Sonel CMP-3000, User Manual

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CMP-3000 – USER MANUAL
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If the diode is polarized in the reverse direction, or there is a
break in the circuit, the display will show OL .
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When the diode is shorted, the meter will show a value near 0 V ,
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after completing the measurements, remove test leads from the
terminals of the meter.
5.9 Measurement of capacitance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the power supply
from the tested capacitor and discharge all capacitors
before any starting capacity measurements.
To perform the measurement:
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set the rotary switch at CAP ,
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connect black test lead to COM terminal, and red test lead to
V
Ω
Hz%CAPTemp terminal,
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contact the probe tips to the tested capacitor,
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read the measurement result on the display.