MA160
‐
en
‐
GB_V1.0
10/15
15
Continuity
Measurements
1.
Insert
the
black
test
lead
into
the
negative
COM
terminal
and
the
red
test
lead
into
the
positive
terminal.
2.
Set
the
function
switch
to
the
position.
3.
Use
the
M
button
to
select
the
Continuity
mode.
Look
for
the
Continuity
icon
on
the
display.
4.
Touch
the
test
probe
tips
across
the
wire
or
circuit
under
test.
5.
If
the
resistance
is
<
10
Ω
,
the
beeper
will
sound
continuously.
If
the
resistance
is
between
10
and
100
Ω
the
beeper
may
or
may
not
sound.
For
an
open
circuit
condition
the
meter
will
display
OL
.
Fig
4
‐
6
CONTINUITY
MEASUREMENTS
Continuity
Measurement
Notes:
Turn
off
power
to
the
circuit
under
test
and
discharge
capacitors
before
measuring
continuity.
Open
‐
circuit
voltage
is
approx.
‐
3.5V
Disconnect
test
leads
and
circuit
measured
after
measurements
are
completed.
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