Min Max Avg Recording Mode; Display Hold And Autohold Modes; Yellow Button; Display Backlight (Model 177 And 179 Only) - Fluke 175 User Manual

Models 175, 177 & 179
Users Manual

MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode

The MIN MAX AVG recording mode captures the minimum and
maximum input values, and calculates a running average of all
readings. When a new high or low is detected, the Meter beeps.
For DC functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the
measurement function ± 12 counts for changes longer than
275 ms in duration.
For AC functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the
measurement function ± 40 counts for changes longer than
1.2 s in duration.
To use MIN MAX AVG recording:
⇒
m
Make sure that the Meter is in the desired measurement
function and range. (Autoranging is disabled in the MIN MAX
AVG mode.)
⇒
Press MIN MAX to activate MIN MAX AVG mode.
and MAX light, and the highest reading detected
h
since entering MIN MAX AVG is displayed.
⇒
Press MIN MAX to step through the low (MIN), average
h
(AVG), and present readings.
⇒
To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored
values, press HOLD.
To resume MIN MAX AVG recording, press HOLD again.
turns off.
⇒
To exit and erase stored readings, press MIN MAX for 1
second or turn the rotary switch.
4
Note
is displayed.

Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes

W
To avoid electric shock, do not use the Display HOLD or
AutoHOLD mode to determine if a circuit is live.
Unstable or noisy readings will not be captured.
In the Display HOLD mode, the Meter holds the reading on the
display.
In the AutoHOLD mode, the Meter holds the reading on the
display until it detects a new stable reading. Then the Meter
beeps and displays the new reading.
⇒ Press HOLD to activate Display HOLD.
⇒ Press HOLD again to activate AutoHOLD.
lights.
⇒ Press HOLD again to resume normal operation.
To resume normal operation at any time, press HOLD for 1
second or turn the rotary switch.

YELLOW Button

Press the YELLOW button to select alternate measurement
functions on a rotary switch setting, e.g., to select DC mA, DC A,
Hz, temperature (Model 179 only), capacitance, diode test.

Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only)

S
Press to toggle the backlight on and off. The backlight
automatically turns off after 2 minutes.
Warning
h
A h
lights.