Conditions for automatic selection of functions and sub parameters.
θ
Functions Sub parameters
Example
-11.3°
≦
θ
≦
11.3° Resistance
θ
Fig. 4-5-1-1
θ > 11.3°
Inductance
Q
Fig. 4-5-1-2
θ < -11.3°
Capacitance
D
Fig. 4-5-1-3
If C < 5 pF, Rp is shown on the sub display.
Selection of series/parallel mode depends on the total equivalent
impedance measured. (Refer to 4-7)
Note:
S/P
button and
D/Q/
θ
button are not available in the Auto LCR mode.
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[4] DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
4-1 Power Switch
Press the
POWER
button to turn on the meter. All segments of the
LCD display will be turned on for 2 seconds after power-on, and then
the meter will be ready to use in the Auto LCR mode (described later).
Press the
POWER
button again to turn off the meter.
[OFF]
will be
indicated for 2 seconds when terning off.
4-2 Auto Power Off
When the meter is powered by the battery, Auto Power Off feature is
active and
is shown on the display. The buzzer beeps three times
(approx. for 15 sec.) to remind the user after approx. 5 minutes of no
activity. If no activity is made before beeping finishes, the meter will
show
[OFF]
and automatically turn its power off.
To turn on the meter, press the
POWER
button again.
Note:
When the meter is powered through an AC/DC adopter, the Auto
Power Off feature is inactive.
4-3 Buzzer
Whenever an available button is pressed in the function, the buzzer
beeps one time to indicate the meter has accepted the command.
Pressing an unavailable button makes the buzzer beep 2 times.
The buzzer cannot be disabled.
4-4 Low Battery Indication
The battery condition is continuously indicated.
means that the
battery capacity is full.
means that battery power is low and the
battery needs to be replaced. Replace the battery with new one. If you
use the instrument under "Low battery", it will beep twice and show
[bAtt]
, then turn power off.
4-5 Measuring Mode Selection
4-5-1 Auto LCR Mode
After power-on, the meter is in the Auto LCR mode as a default
setting, and shows [AUTO LCR] on the display. The meter
automatically selects a function, parameter, and series/parallel mode.
The function and the sub parameter on the sub display will be
selected based on the following conditions.
Fig. 4-5-1-1
Fig. 4-5-1-2
Fig. 4-5-1-3