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Non-Contact EF-Detection: An antenna is located along the top-
right end of the clamp jaw, which detects electric field surrounds
energized conductors. It is ideal for tracing live wiring connections,
locating wiring breakage and to distinguish between live or earth
connections.
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Probe-Contact EF-Detection: For more precise indication of live
wires, such as distinguishing between live and ground connections,
use the Red (+) test probe for direct contact measurements.
The instrument equips with an optical isolated interface port at the
meter back for data communication. Optional purchase PC
interface kit BRUA-19X is required to connect the meter to the PC
computer RS232 or USB ports. Press and hold the
HOLD
button
while turning the meter on to enable meter PC-COMM output.
The hold feature freezes the display for later view. Press the
HOLD
button momentarily and release to toggle the hold feature.
PC computer interface capabilities
Hold
Press
CREST
(HOLD) button for one second or more and release
to activate CREST-MAX capture (Instantaneous Peak-Hold) mode
to capture signal peak of voltage or current in duration as short as
5ms. The LCD “
C
” & “
MAX
” turn on. Press again the button
momentarily and release can toggle the combination use of HOLD
feature. Press the button for 1 second or more and release to exit
CREST-MAX capture mode. Auto-ranging and Auto-Power-Off are
disabled automatically in this mode.
5ms CREST-MAX capture mode
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In Voltage or Current
function, press the EF
button for one second or
more and release to toggle
to EF-Detection feature.
The meter displays “
E.F.
”
when it is ready. Signal
strength is indicated as a
s e r i e s o f b a r - g r a p h
segments on the display
together with variable
beep tones.
Electric Field EF-Detection
1
EF
E F
Live
Ground
E F
