are not touching any live electrical circuitry to prevent accidental
short circuits and possible damage to the meter and/or other
equipment. It is always important to keep the probes completely
clear of any live electrical circuitry when not in use.
Problem:
LCD is fading or does not display - battery indicator
illuminates on LCD.
Possible Cause and Cure:
Internal 9V battery going dead,
replace battery.
Problem:
LCD always reads “1.---”.
Possible Cause and Cure:
·
Range selection too low, adjust dial to next highest selection.
·
For diodes, probes are backwards, reverse probes on diode.
·
For diodes, diode may be defective, discard diode.
·
Poor connection with probes, recheck all connections.
Problem:
LCD always reads a negative value.
Possible Cause and Cure:
Probes are backwards, either disconnect
probes from device under test and connect in reverse to the
meter’s jacks or reverse probes on device being measured.
Problem:
“R/C Batt” LED will not go red.
Possible Cause and Cure:
Range selection in wrong position,
adjust dial up to the proper setting.
Problem:
“R/C Batt” LED will not go green.
Possible Cause and Cure:
·
Range selection in wrong position, adjust dial down to the proper
setting.
·
Defective battery under test, may need to be cycled or replaced.
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