MA640 V2.1 07/08
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Diode Test
1.
Connect as described for resistance measurements
2. Press
the
MODE
button to select diode test
.
3.
Touch the test probe tips to the diode or semiconductor junction under test. Note the
meter reading.
4.
Reverse the test lead polarity by reversing the red and black leads. Note this reading.
5.
The diode or junction can be evaluated as follows:
If one reading displays a value (typically 0.400V to 01.800V) and the other
reading displays
OL
, the diode is good.
If both readings display
OL
the device is open.
If both readings are very small or ‘0’, the device is shorted.
Capacitance Measurements
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, discharge the capacitor before measuring.
1.
Rotate the function switch to the CAP
capacitance
position.
2. Press
the
MODE
button to select nF capacitance test
3.
Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative
COM
jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive
jack.
4.
Touch the black test probe tip to one side of the device.
Touch the red test probe tip to the other side of the device.
5.
Read the capacitance value in the display.
Note: For very large values of capacitance measurement time can be
several seconds before the final reading stabilizes.
