Opal DT-916N, Manual

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(COM) and the red test lead banana plug into the positive (+)
jack (F).
3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.
4. Read the frequency in the display. The digital reading will
indicate the proper decimal point, symbols (Hz, kHz) and value.
CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the
unit under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any
capacitance measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug
the line cords.
1. Set the function switch to the CAP position. (“nF” and a
small value will appear in the display).
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (-) jack
(COM) and the red test lead banana plug into the positive (+)
jack (CAP).
3. Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested. The display will
indicate the proper decimal point, value and symbol.
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect both test probes
from any source of voltage before making a temperature
measurement.
1. Set the function switch to TEMP.
2. Insert the type K thermocouple probe black test lead banana
plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana
plug into the positive Temp jack.
3. Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose
temperature you wish to measure. Keep the probe touching the
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