M. DWELL ANGLE MEASUREMENT
NOTE:
Turn the vehicle’s engine “off” BEFORE connecting the
multimeter for DWELL ANGLE MEASUREMENT.
1.
Plug the RED test lead into the
jack of the tester; plug
the BLACK test lead into the "
COM
" jack.
2.
Place the RED test lead to the “BREAKER POINTS” or “-”
terminal of the ignition coil and the BLA
CK test lead to
“GROUND” or the “-” terminal of the battery.
3.
Set the tester’s Function/Range Selector Switch to the
position (see Controls and Indicators, Item 16).
4.
Press the
CYL
button, as necessary, until the correct n um-
ber of cylinders f or the vehicle under test is sho wn on the
display.
5.
Start the engine and read the results on the displa y.
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
A. DATA HOLD FUNCTION
The data
HOLD
function lets you “lock” the currently displayed
value into the display. The value remains on the display until the
function is turned “off.”
1.
With the desired value shown on the display, press and hold
the
HOLD
button for approximately two seconds, until the
HOLD
icon shows on the display. The current value is now
“locked” in the display.
2.
Press the
HOLD
button again to turn the function “off.” The
HOLD
icon will disappear, and the v alue will no longer be
“locked” in the display.
NOTE:
The data
HOLD
function is not available for the DIODE
TEST, CONTINUITY TEST or PULSE WIDTH MEASUREMENT.
B. MINIMUM/MAXIMUM VALUE FUNCTION
The MAX/MIN function records and saves the maximum and/or
minimum readings that were achieved during a test.
1.
Prepare the tester to perf orm the desired test as f ollows
(refer to the detailed TESTING PROCEDURES starting on
page 10 for the specific connections and settings for the test
you wish to perform):
•
Plug the test leads into the appropr iate jacks.
•
Set the tester’s Function/Range Selector Switch to the
appropriate position.
•
Connect the test leads to the item to be tested.
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