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Meter Basics
1. Digital and Analog display
Display features:
a. Four character digital display
b. Symbols to identify function
c. Analog bar graph
The digital display is best for
stable input. The bar graph is best
for rapidly changing input.
2. Function buttons
Press the button to select a
function. A symbol will display to
verify your choice.
3. Rotary Selector Switch
Turn this switch to select a
function or turn the meter OFF.
4. Volts Terminal
The Red test lead is used to
measure Amps, Volts, Ohms,
TEMP, Hz, RPM, Cap, mS and
Dwell.
The Black test lead is used
in the Common(COM) terminal for
all tests
Meter Basics Cont’d
…
Digital and Analog display
AC DC
Press the Mode button to select Alternating Current
(AC) or Direct Current (DC)
HOLD
Press Hold to hold data display or resume testing.
RPM (Tach)
Negative Polarity Indicator
Continuity Test
When Dwell (# of cylinders) is selected with the
rotary switch.
Low Battery Replace the master battery when this
symbol displays.
Analog bar Graph display with polarity.
Units of measure:
Kilo (k=1,000)
Hertz (Hz)
Milli (M=1/1000,)
Volts (V)
mega(m=1,000,000)
ohms (
Ω
)
dwell degrees
duty percent (%)
