Functional
description
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Benchtop multimeters, 6000 and 60000 points
Functional description (continued)
Preparation for use
Instructions before
starting up
When you use this multimeter, you must observe the usual safety rules,
which:
•
protect you from electrical hazards,
•
protect the multimeter from operator errors.
For your safety, use only the leads supplied with the instrument. Before
each use, make sure that they are in perfect condition.
Power supply
line power at 230V ±10% (US version, 110V ±10%) ; 45Hz to 65Hz
The power connector is on the back of the instrument. (The earth connection
serves to carry currents to earth).
Powering up,
down
Use the power On/Off switch on the back of the instrument to power it up.
A check light on the front of the instrument indicates that it is powered up.
Switching on
The switch is set to «
OFF
». Turn the switch to the function of your choice.
All segments of the display unit light for a few seconds, then the screen of
the function selected is displayed.
The multimeter is then ready to perform measurements.
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Starting up accompanied by a simultaneous sustained press on the
HOLD key (until it beeps) lights all segments of the display unit
-
A second, short, press displays:
•
the hardware version (A, B, C, etc.),
•
the software version
•
the instrument model (MX 5006 or MX 5060).
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A third short press is used to exit from the mode.
Switching to standby
Set the switch to “
OFF
”.
