EX800 Series Version 3.1 6/05
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Data Hold
To freeze the LCD reading, press the
HOLD
button. While data hold is active, the
HOLD
icon appears on the LCD. Press the
HOLD
button again to return to normal operation.
Peak Hold
The Peak Hold function captures the peak AC or DC voltage or current. The meter can
capture negative or positive peaks as fast as 1 millisecond in duration.
1.
Turn the function switch to the A or V position.
2. Use
the
MODE
button to select AC or DC (ADC EX830 only).
3.
Allow time for the display to stabilize.
4.
Press and Hold the
PEAK
button until “
CAL
” appears in the display. This procedure
will zero the range selected.
5. Press
the
PEAK
button,
Pmax
will display.
6.
The display will update each time a higher positive peak occurs.
7. Press
the
PEAK
button again,
Pmin
will display. The display will now update and
indicate the lowest negative peak.
8.
To return to normal operation, press and hold the
PEAK
button until the
Pmin
or
Pmax
indicator switches off.
Note
: If the Function switch position is changed after a calibration the Peak Hold
calibration must be repeated for the new function selected.
MAX/MIN
1. Press
the
MAX/MIN
key to activate the MAX/MIN recording mode. The display icon
"
MAX
" will appear. The meter will display and hold the maximum reading and will
update only when a new “max” occurs.
2. Press
the
MAX/MIN
key and “
MIN
” will appear The display icon "
MIN
" will appear.
The meter will display and hold the minimum reading and will update only when a
new “min” occurs
3. Press
the
MAX/MIN
key and a blinking “
MAX
MIN
” will appear. The meter will display
the present reading, but will continue to update and store the max and min readings.
4.
To exit MAX/MIN mode press and hold the
MAX/MIN
key for 2 seconds.
Temperature Units (˚F / ˚C)
The temperature units selection switch is located in the battery
compartment. To change the units, remove the battery door, lift
out the battery and set the switch for the desired units.
LCD Backlight Button
The LCD is equipped with backlighting for easier viewing,
especially in dimly lit areas. Press the backlight button to turn the
backlight on. Press again to turn the backlight off.
Automatic Power OFF
In order to conserve battery life, the meter will automatically turn off after approximately 25
minutes. To turn the meter on again, turn the function switch to the OFF position and then
to the desired function position.
Units Switch
F
C
