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7. Explanation of symbols and indications
The following symbols and indications are visible on the device or in the display.
Overload indicator; the measuring range was exceeded
Symbol for acoustic continuity test
OFF
Switch position “OFF”
COM/-
Reference potential, - for DC
+
Measuring potential, + for DC
AC
Alternating voltage and current
DC
Direct voltage and current
Vrms
RMS value for AC measurement
Vp-p
Peak-to-peak value for AC measurement
mV
Millivolt (exp.–3)
V
Volt (unit of electric voltage)
A
Ampere (unit of electric current),
mA
Milliampere (exp.–3)
μA
Microampere (exp.–6)
kHz
Kilohertz (unit of electric frequency, exp.3)
Ω
Ohm (unit of electric resistance)
kΩ
Kiloohm (exp.3)
MΩ
Megaohm (exp.6)
LI
Diode operating current
LV
Diode forward voltage
hFE
Transistor gain factor
Iceo
Transistor open-base collector-to-emitter current
IC
Collector current
IB
Base current
Power ON Light
Power indicator