5. How to use the instrument
This section describes the instrument and how to use it. For easy reference, each description is
numbered and keyed to the illustration inside the front cover.
5.1. Input Terminals
The following items describe the input terminals.
10 A:
For current measurement (AC or DC) up to 10 A. Set the Function-Switch to A
~
and press the
MODE-button to select AC or DC.
µA/mA-input:
For current measurements (AC or DC) up to 220 mA. Set the Function-Switch to µA or mA and press
the MODE-button to select AC or DC.
COM:
Ground terminal for all measurements (black test lead).
mV/
/Hz/Temp:
For measurements of voltage up to 220 mV and Resistance, Frequency, Temperature and also
Diode-Test and continuity-test.
V:
Volt-test terminal (red test lead). For measurement >220 mV.
5.2. Digital LCD-Display
Digital Display
Digital readings are displayed on a 22.000 counts display with automatic polarity indication and
decimal point placement.
5.3. Function-/Range-Selector Switch
Used to select the desired function or range. Before to connect the signal to be measured to
terminals, you must set this function/range switch to the correct position.
5.4. Special Function Keys
Automatical and manual range selection
Range-button RANGE
*
Select your function to measure
*
Press the RANGE-button to activate the manual range-selection.
*
Press the RANGE-buttons to choose the range for measurement
*
To release this function and hold RANGE-Button for 2 seconds-
5.4.1. Data Hold
The Data Hold feature lets you hold a reading on the display. To turn on the hold feature, press
HOLD-button. "HOLD" appears on the display. To release this function, press HOLD button again.
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