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– Function selector Rotary switch
⑤
Item 5 describes functions that are selected by setting
the rotary switch.
Volts/AC
Amperes/AC
Volts/DC
Amperes/DC
Ω
Resistance
Continuity Test: When testing continuity, the beeper
sounds if the resistance falls below the typical value
indicated in
table 2, page 28.
Diode Test: Measures forward voltage of semi-
conductor junction(s) at approximately 1 mA test
current. Single 0 - 2 V range.
– Pushbuttons
This meter has two pushbuttons. Items 6 and 7 describe
how to use the pushbuttons. The
annunciator is dis-
played to indicate that HOLD mode has been selected.
⑥
ON/OFF Power-On/Off
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the meter on. Press again
to turn the meter off.
⑦
HOLD Display hold
WARNING
Do not use data hold to determine that circuits with
dangerous voltage are dead.
In the HOLD mode, the annunciator,
is displayed
and the last reading is held on the display. Press again to
exit.
Table 2.
Beeper Response in Continuity Test
Input range
Beeper on if
200.0 Ω
< 150 Ω
– Digital Display
Items 8 - 9 describe the digital display.
⑧
Digital Display
Digital readings are displayed on a 2000-count display with
polarity indication. The display updates three times per
second.
⑨
Overload Indication
Displayed on digital display when input is too large to
display.
Items 10 - 12 describe annunciators that indicate the mode
or state in which the meter is operating:
⑩
HOLD
The meter is operating in a Display HOLD mode.
⑪
Negative Polarity
Automatically indicate negative inputs.
