Model 382152 Ver. 1.6 April 2001
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Earth Resistance Test
1. Set the meter's function switch to the ohms position and set the range switch to the
desired resistance range.
2. Press the PUSH-ON button to perform a single, momentary test
3. Press the PUSH-ON and TIMER ON buttons simultaneously to begin a 3-minute test.
3-minute tests automatically shut down after 3 minutes. Press the Timer OFF button to
end an automatic test at any time.
4. Note the displayed reading. The front panel test status LED will light if the test is
operating correctly. If the LED does not light, check for problems such as open circuits
or overload conditions.
5. If high resistance is detected, note the value and take appropriate steps to correct the
ground connection if necessary.
6. Readings between 300 to 600
Ω
(in the 2k
Ω
range) are typical when the test leads are
not connected to the meter.
Data Hold
Data Hold freezes the latest measurement reading on the LCD.
1. Select ON from the Data Hold selector switch to turn Data Hold ON.
2. The reading that was on the display when the switch was set is now held on the LCD.
3. The Data Hold function does not retain measurement data if the meter is turned off.
4. Select OFF from the Data Hold selector switch to return meter to normal operation.
