Measuring Continuity - Fluke 165X Installation Manual

165X
Users Manual

Measuring Continuity

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Figure 9. Continuity and Continuity Zero
Display/Switch and Terminal Settings
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A continuity test is used to verify the integrity of
connections by making a high resolution resistance
measurement. This is especially important for checking
R
LO
Protective Earth connections.
In locales where electrical circuits are laid out in a
ring, it is recommended that you make an
end-to-end check of the ring at the electrical
panel.
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To measure continuity
1. Turn the rotary switch to the R
apx003f.eps
2. Use the L and PE (red and green) terminals for this
test.
Note
XW Warning
Measurements should only be performed
on de-energized circuits.
Measurements may be adversely affected
by impedances or parallel circuits or
transient currents.
LO
position.