EX230-EU-EN-V1.2-09/10
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AUTORANGING/MANUAL RANGE SELECTION
When the meter is first switched on, it automatically enters the AutoRanging mode. This
automatically selects the best range for the measurements being made and is generally
the best mode for most measurements. For measurement situations requiring that a range
be manually selected, perform the following:
1. Press the
RANGE
button. The “
AUTO”
display indicator will turn off.
2. Press the
RANGE
key to step through the available ranges until the range desired is
selected.
3. Press and hold the
RANGE
button for 2 seconds to exit manual ranging.
Note:
Manual ranging does not apply to the Temperature, Diode and Continuity functions.
DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
Press and hold the
IRT
HOLD
button for 2 seconds to turn the backlight on. The
backlight will automatically turn off after approximately 10 seconds or press and hold the
button again for 2 seconds to manually turn it off.
HOLD
The
HOLD
function freezes the reading in the display. Press the
HOLD
button momentarily
to activate or to exit the
HOLD
function.
Note: The HOLD button does not function in the IR measurement mode.
AUTO SLEEP
If no button is pressed the auto sleep feature will place the meter in sleep mode after
approximately 30 minutes of operation. If this happens, press any button to wake the meter
or switch the meter to OFF if it no longer in use.
