Changing The Alarm Trigger - AEMC 3710 User Manual

Changing the Alarm Trigger

The Model 3730 alarm may be set to trigger above or below a setpoint.
Follow the procedure below for setting the alarm trigger.
1. The instrument must be OFF and disconnected from any
conductor.
2. Place the meter face down and remove the two phillips screws on
the back of the instrument.
3. Remove the back cover by
pulling down and away
from the instrument.
4. To set the alarm to trigger
above a setpoint, slide the
alarm setpoint switch to
the right. To set the alarm
to trigger below a setpoint,
slide the alarm setpoint
switch to the left.
5. Replace the back cover
while ensuring that it slips
beneath the hold-down lip
and fits securely into posi-
tion. Use caution not to
pinch the battery leads.
6. Install and tighten screws.
Right - Alarm above the setpoint
Left - Alarm below the setpoint
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Alarm Setpoint Switch
Ground Resistance Tester Models 3710/3730
Battery
Compartment
Figure 15