PCE Instruments PCE-HDM 7, User Manual

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6 Operation
6.1 Auto Power Off
The meter automatically turns off after 15 minutes of activity. To reset the meter after it shuts off,
turn rotary function switch to the off position and then set the switch to the desired function. To
disable Auto Power Off, turn the rotary function switch to the off position. Press and hold the
MODE button and set the rotary function switch to the desired function. Release the MODE button
when the “ ” symbol disappears from the display. Auto Power Off is now disabled. Auto Power
Off will be restored when the meter is turned off and back on.
6.2 MODE button
Used to select AC or DC voltage, Hz or % duty cycle, ohms, diode Test, continuity or capacitance,
and ° C and ° F.
6.3 MAX/MIN button
1. Momentarily press the MAX/MIN button to activate MAX/MIN mode. The “MAX” indicator
will appear on the LCD. The meter will display and hold the maximum reading and will
update when a higher “max” occurs.
2. Momentarily press the MAX/MIN button again to view the lowest reading. The “MIN”
indicator will appear on the LCD display. The meter will display and hold the minimum
reading and will update when a lower “min” occurs.
3. Press and hold the MAX/MIN button to end MAX/MIN mode and return to normal
operation.
NOTE
: MAX/MIN does not work with frequency, duty cycle, diode test, continuity and capacitance.
6.4 Bluetooth/Flashlight button
Momentarily press the Bluetooth/Flashlight button to turn the flashlight on and off. Bluetooth
allows readings to be displayed and stored on mobile devices. To activate Bluetooth, press and
hold the Bluetooth/Flashlight button until the “ ” symbol appears on the display. Bluetooth
should be disabled when not connected to a mobile device in order to conserve battery power.
To turn off Bluetooth, press and hold the Bluetooth/Flashlight until the “ ” symbol no longer
appears on the display. Use the “Meterbox Pro” app from your Android or iOS store to connect
the meter to your phone..
6.5 HOLD/Backlight button
To freeze the reading on the display, momentarily press the HOLD button. “HOLD” will appear
on the LCD while the reading is being held. Momentarily press the HOLD button again to return
to normal operation. The backlight illuminates the LCD when the ambient light is too low to view
the displayed readings. To switch on the backlight, press and hold the HOLD button until the
backlight turns on. To turn it off, press and hold the HOLD button until the backlight turns off.