TPI 183, Instruction Manual

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Selects the Capacitance function.
Hz Selects the Frequency function.
Input Jacks
A Red test lead connection for current
measurements on the A and A functions.
mAµA Red test lead connection for current
measurement on the mA and mA functions.
COM Black test lead connection for all functions.
V
Ω
Red test lead connection for all Volt, Ohm, Diode
and Continuity measurements.
RS-232C
Jack on
See section on RS-232C interface.
right side
2. Power On Options:
Disable Auto Off Hold down the REC button while turning on
the instrument.
Activate RS-232C Hold down the COMP button while
Computer turning on the instrument. Also disables
Communication Auto Power Off when using computer
communication function.
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
1. Controls and Functions:
Push Buttons
Activates Back Light for the LCD (automatically
turns off after approx. 70 sec.)
REC Activates the Min/Max/Ave mode.
COMP Activates the Compare mode.
REL% Activates the REL% mode.
RANGE Activates manual ranging.
EDIT Activates the EDIT mode for the Compare and
Relative % functions.
HOLD Activates two-hold data-hold mode.
Activates special dual functions on LCD.
(Min/Max time reference)
Rotary Switch
Off Turns the instrument off.
mV Selects the DC mV function.
V Selects the DCV function.
VHz Selects the ACV function. (Push the yellow button
to display frequency of measured voltage on
lower display.)
Selects the diode test function.
Ω
Selects resistance function. (Push yellow button
to activate continuity buzzer.)
mA Selects the DC mA function.
A Selects the DCA function. (10A max.)
A Selects the ACA function. (10A max.)
mA Selects the AC mA function.