
PRS-812 Resistance Meter
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Figure 7:
Complete Calibration Sequence by Pressing RESET. To confirm Calibration,
Press TEST to measure the Calibration Shunt resistance. Shunt resistance should
display
1.02 Ohms
0.02 Ohms
V. I
nstrument
O
peration
A. Overview of PRS-812 Operation & Measurement Test Cycle Sequence
The following 10 points provide an overview for calibrating and using the PRS-812 for
resistance measurements.
1. Slide Battery Buss Cut Off switch to ON
2. Press Red ON/Off button once to power up PRS-812
a. Instrument performs circuit check, and tests LED’s, LCD display, and battery
voltage.
b. LCD displays
Good
if battery voltage suitable for instrument operation; displays
Lo
if batteries require replacement
c. Instrument ends startup sequence in default
AUTO
, Exponential Display Mode
1.0EXX.
3. Select Function Mode if other than
AUTO
, Exponential Display Mode 1.0EXX is desired
by pressing MODE button.
4. Perform low resistance range calibration after 3 minute instrument warm-up, if desired
a. Install Calibration Shunt between positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
b. Press RESET then CLEAR within ½ second
c.
CAL
is displayed in LCD