FLIR
CM82
USER
MANUAL
Document
Identifier:
CM82
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5.
Operation
Note:
Before
operating
the
device,
you
must
read,
understand,
and
follow
all
instructions,
dangers,
warnings,
cautions,
and
notes.
Note:
When
the
meter
is
not
in
use,
the
function
switch
should
be
set
to
the
OFF
position.
Note:
When
connecting
the
probe
leads
to
the
device
under
test,
connect
the
negative
lead
before
connecting
the
positive
lead.
When
removing
the
probe
leads,
remove
the
positive
lead
before
removing
the
negative
lead.
5.1
Powering
the
Meter
1.
Set
the
function
switch
to
any
position
to
switch
on
the
meter.
2.
If
the
battery
indicator
shows
that
the
battery
voltage
is
low
or
if
the
meter
does
not
power
on,
replace
the
battery.
See
section
6.2
Battery
replacement
.
5.1.1
Auto
Power
Off
The
meter
enters
sleep
mode
after
30
minutes
of
inactivity.
The
meter
beeps
three
times
9
seconds
before
powering
off.
Press
any
button
or
turn
the
function
switch
to
prevent
the
meter
from
powering
off.
The
auto
power
off
time
‐
out
is
then
reset.
To
disable
auto
power
off
(APO)
press
the
MODE
button
while
turning
on
the
meter.
5.2
Auto/Manual
Select
Mode
In
Auto
select
mode,
the
meter
attempts
to
automatically
select
the
proper
operating
mode
(e.g.,
AC
or
DC
measurement)
based
on
the
input
signal.
In
Manual
select
mode,
the
desired
operating
mode
is
selected
manually.
Auto
select
mode
is
the
default
mode
of
operation.
When
a
new
function
is
selected
with
the
function
switch,
the
starting
mode
is
Auto
select
and
the
indicator
is
displayed.
To
enter
Manual
select
mode,
press
the
MODE
button.
To
manually
select
the
operating
mode,
press
the
MODE
button
repeatedly.
To
enter
Auto
select
mode,
press
and
hold
the
MODE
button
until
the
indicator
is
displayed.
5.3
Auto/Manual
Range
Mode
In
Auto
range
mode,
the
meter
automatically
selects
the
most
appropriate
measurement
scale.
In
Manual
range
mode,
the
desired
range
(scale)
is
set
manually.
Auto
range
mode
is
the
default
mode
of
operation.
When
a
new
function
is
selected
with
the
function
switch,
the
starting
mode
is
Auto
range
and
the
indicator
is
displayed.
To
enter
Manual
range
mode,
press
the
RANGE
button.
To
change
the
range,
press
the
RANGE
button
repeatedly
until
the
desired
range
is
displayed.
To
enter
Auto
range
mode,
press
and
hold
the
RANGE
button
until
the
indicator
is
displayed.