EXTECH
INSTRUMENTS
EX850-en-GB_v2.4 7/16
7
Type
K
Temperature
Measurements
1.
Set
the
function
switch
to
the
K
Temp
position.
2.
Insert
the
Temperature
Probe
into
the
negative
COM
and
the
positive
TEMP
jacks,
observing
polarity.
3.
Touch
the
Temperature
Probe
tip
to
the
device
under
test.
Continue
to
touch
the
part
under
test
with
the
probe
until
the
reading
stabilizes.
4.
Read
the
temperature
on
the
display.
The
digital
reading
will
indicate
the
proper
decimal
point
and
value.
WARNING:
To
avoid
electric
shock,
be
sure
the
thermocouple
probe
has
been
removed
before
changing
to
another
measurement
function.
Note:
Open
inputs
or
temperature
over
‐
ranges
cause
“
OL
”
display
and
beep.
Note:
See
the
“Temperature
Units”
paragraph
to
select
°F
or
°C
Note:
The
temperature
range
of
the
supplied
thermocouple
probe
is
‐
20
to
250°C
(
‐
4
to
482°F)
Continuity
Measurements
1.
Insert
the
black
test
lead
into
the
negative
COM
terminal
and
the
red
test
lead
into
the
Ω
positive
terminal.
2.
Set
the
function
switch
to
the
)))
position.
3.
Use
the
MODE
button
to
select
continuity
)))
.
The
display
icons
will
change
when
the
MODE
button
is
pressed.
4.
Touch
the
test
probe
tips
across
the
circuit
or
component
under
test.
5.
If
the
resistance
is
<
40
Ω
,
a
tone
will
sound.
Diode
Test
1.
Insert
the
black
test
lead
banana
plug
into
the
negative
COM
jack
and
the
red
test
lead
banana
plug
into
the
positive
jack
2.
Turn
the
function
switch
to
position.
Use
the
MODE
button
to
select
the
diode
function
if
necessary
(diode
symbol
will
appear
on
the
LCD
when
in
Diode
test
mode)
3.
Touch
the
test
probe
tips
to
the
diode
or
semiconductor
junction
under
test.
Note
the
meter
reading
4.
Reverse
the
test
lead
polarity
by
reversing
the
red
and
black
leads.
Note
this
reading
5.
The
diode
or
junction
can
be
evaluated
as
follows:
If
one
reading
displays
a
value
(typically
0.400V
to
0.900V)
and
the
other
reading
displays
OL
,
the
diode
is
good.
If
both
readings
display
OL
the
device
is
open.
If
both
readings
are
very
small
or
‘0’,
the
device
is
shorted.