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Tester MS021
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5.3. Tester setup
The device assesses the diode performance on the basis of the forward voltage drop value (“Vf”)
and is specially calibrated to make it usable for any operator who doesn’t have sufficient
knowledge of the diode parameters and characteristics. Threshold values can be changed at the
user’s option.
Enter the “Settings” menu as follows:
Fig.5. Color threshold setting menu.
1) Turn the device off.
2) Press and hold down the encoder button (“3” – Fig.1) 3)Turn the device on. A setup mode will
be activated.
4) Threshold values for either a faultless diode (green color of the screen) or a faulty one (red
color of the screen) can be changed in this mode.
5) The selected threshold value can be changed by turning the encoder button clockwise or
counterclockwise.
6) To save the selected settings, press and hold down the encoder button until the device enters
the operating mode and the “CONNECT PROBE TO DIODE” message appears on the screen.
7) Turn the tester off to exit the setup menu. The settings won’t be saved.
6. TESTER MAINTENANCE
The tester is designed for a long operation life and doesn’t have any special maintenance
requirements. At the same time, to ensure the maximum operation life, the regular monitoring of
the tester technical condition should be made as follows:
- conformity of the environmental conditions to the requirements for tester operation
(temperature, humidity, etc.);
- diagnostic cable visual inspection;
- condition of the supply cable (visual inspection).