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Notes:
Due to the high sensitivity of the Frequency and Duty Cycle measurement mode,
signals containing more than several volts of “noise” may produce erroneous
readings on the meter. For example, while a “clean” 120VAC power line will typi-
cally measure 59.9 or 60.0Hz, and 50.0% Duty Cycle, a “noisy” 120VAC power
line may produce erratic readings as high as several kHz.
9.8 Measuring Temperature
WARNING!!!
Do not apply voltage or current to the meter when it is set to
°
F
Do not attempt to measure the temperature of electrically “live” surfaces.
Doing so may result in damage to the meter or injury to the user.
Set the FUNCTION switch to
°
F
Plug the provided temperature probe into the
COM
and
V
Ω
Hz
jacks,
observing
proper polarity. Apply the tip of the probe to the surface whose temperature is to
be measured. Read the temperature on the display.
Notes:
While the meter is capable of measuring temperatures to approximately 1400
degrees Fahrenheit, the probe provided with the meter is only usable to about 300
degrees, before the insulation on the lead wire begins to degrade. The probe can
be used briefly at higher temperatures, and, if a charred lead wire is not objection-
able, can be used up to the 1400 degree limit.
Special high temperature bead style probes are available from a number of sources.
The probe is a standard “K” type thermocouple.
To make non-contact measurements of surfaces, including electrically “live” sur-
faces, the user may wish to consider obtaining an Infrared Pyrometer, such as the
Triplett PT10.
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