TPI 190 Series, Instruction Manual

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l. Compare Mode
The compare mode takes the actual reading on the main
display and compares it to LOW and HIGH values,
programmed by the user, on the sub-displays. This is used
to compare components or measurements for acceptable
readings. Activate the function as follows:
1. To use
Compare Mode
manually select the correct
range for the function.
2. Depress the
COMP
button.
3. Depress the
EDIT
button the right hand digit under the
HIGH sub-display will start to flash.
4. Depress the
REL
% or
HOLD
buttons until the correct
number is selected for the position.
5. Depress the
REC
button. The next digit to the right of 3
above will start to flash.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the correct values for all eight
digits under LOW and HIGH sub-display are entered.
7. After the correct LOW and HIGH values are entered,
depress the
EDIT
button.
8. Measure the circuit or component being compared to the
programmed values. Results will be displayed as PASS
for the acceptable readings, LO for low readings, and HI
for high readings.
9. Depress the
COMP
button or turn the rotary switch to exit
the function.
k. Record Mode
The record mode saves minimum (MIN) and maximum
(MAX) values measured for a series of readings. The main
part of the LCD displays the actual reading, the MAX value is
constantly displayed on the lower left hand sub-display while
the MIN value is constantly displayed on the lower right
hand sub-display. Activate the function as follows:
1. Depress the
REC
button on the meter.
2. The meter will immediately start to record and display
MIN/MAX values on the two lower sub-displays.
3. Press
REC
button a second time and the AVG(average)
reading will be displayed.
4. Press the
REC
button again to return to normal record
mode.