MA160
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GB_V1.0
10/15
16
Capacitance
Measurements
WARNING:
To
avoid
electric
shock,
remove
power
to
the
circuit
under
test
and
discharge
the
capacitor
under
test
before
measuring.
Do
not
test
on
circuits
or
devices
where
60VDC
or
30VAC
is
present.
1.
Set
the
function
switch
to
the
capacitance
position.
2.
Insert
the
black
test
lead
banana
plug
into
the
negative
COM
jack
and
the
red
test
lead
banana
plug
into
the
positive
jack.
3.
Press
the
M
button
to
select
the
unit
of
measure
symbol
F
.
4.
Touch
the
test
probe
tips
across
the
part
under
test.
5.
For
small
capacitance
values,
use
the
Relative
mode
to
remove
test
lead
and
probe
capacitance.
6.
Read
the
capacitance
value
in
the
display.
7.
The
display
will
indicate
the
proper
decimal
point
and
value.
Fig
4
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CAPACITANCE
MEASUREMENTS
Capacitance
Measurement
Notes:
The
display
will
show
“OL”
if
a
capacitor
is
short
circuited
or
if
the
measured
capacitance
>
maximum
range
of
the
instrument.
Capacitance
measurements
>
600
μ
F
may
require
several
seconds
to
obtain
a
stable
reading.
In
order
to
ensure
measurement
accuracy,
discharge
residual
charges
before
measuring
capacitance;
Use
maximum
safety
when
working
with
high
voltage
capacitors
to
prevent
damage
to
the
instrument
and
risk
to
personal
safety.
Disconnect
test
leads
and
circuit
under
test
after
measurements
are
completed.
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