20
Sidekick
®
Plus Test Set
DC
Move the rotary knob to the VOLTS position. The LCD
screen now displays DC voltage on a single pair tip-to-
ring. “T-R” is displayed in the upper left corner.
•
F1 T-G
displays tip-to-ground; “T-G” now in the
upper left corner and “T-G” button is highlighted.
To return to tip-to-ring, press
F1
again.
•
F2 R-G
displays ring-to-ground; “R-G” now in the
upper left corner and “R-G” button is highlighted.
To return to tip-to-ring, press
F2
again.
•
F3 3-Lead
displays three readings, T-G, R-G, and T-R.
•
F4 AC
toggles between AC and DC. “AC” is high-
lighted when the AC measurement is primary.
To exit the voltage function, move the rotary knob to
another position.
Note: If the tip-to-ring reading is a positive voltage,
either the test leads or the central office (CO) battery is
reversed on this pair.
Electric shock hazard:
If the DC voltage reading is over 60 V, refer to your
company’s procedures for working with hazardous
voltages.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
