Read First: Safety Information Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired. WARNING To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death, follow these guidelines: •...
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• Audible continuity all ranges • Bright, bold backlight • Cat IV-600V/Cat III-1000V • 61-772 model is true rms sensing • 61-774 model is true rms sensing, measures DC current and capacitance Features 1. Tapered jaws w/hook tip 2. Lever 3.
Main Display Main Display Icons 15. 4000 count display 16. AC measurement 17. DC measurement APO HOLD MAX MIN P + P - 18. Polarity indicator for DC 19. Range ( ) nmµF 20. Auto Power Off (APO) kMΩ 21. Data Hold 22.
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OPERATION: High Voltage Warning (HI-V) The meter indicates when 30V AC/DC voltage is present by lighting the red LED and beeping. This voltage warning works on all functions and ranges for enhanced safety. So, even if the meter is set on the wrong function, the meter alerts the user that dangerous voltage is present. Auto/Manual Ranging Mode ( The meter defaults to autoranging mode when powered on.
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Selectable Auto Power Off (APO) Feature The meter automatically powers itself down after about 30 minutes of no use. Press any button, and the meter will wake up and display the last reading taken before power down. This feature can be overridden by holding the Range ( ) button while turning the function switch from Off to any other position.
Measuring Voltage: CAT.IV 600V 1000A CAT.III 1000V CAT.IV 600V 1000A CAT.III 1000V HOLD HOLD 61-774 61-774 Ω Ω 1000 1000 PEAK PEAK True RMS True RMS Ω Ω CAT.IV 600V CAT.III 1000V 1000V 750V CAT.IV 600V CAT.III 1000V 1000V 750V AC Voltage DC Voltage Measuring Resistance (Ohms):...
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Verifying Continuity ( • Verify the circuit is de-energized. • The meter will sense the level of CAT.IV 600V 1000A CAT.IV 600V CAT.III 1000V 1000A CAT.III 1000V resistance and beep if the resistance is less than 35 Ω to confirm that HOLD HOLD 61-774...
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Samples 2 times per second, nominal. Auto Power Off: Approximately after 30 minutes of non-use. Battery Life: 200 hours continuous with Alkaline (61-772) 150 hours continuous with Alkaline (61-774) Low Battery Indication: The " " is displayed when battery voltage drops below operating level.
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Ranges & Accuracies: AC Converter: 61-772, 61-774 models are true rms sensing. Accuracy: Accuracy is specified as +/-(a percentage of the reading + a fixed amount) at 23°C±5°C (73.4°F ± 9°F), less than 75% relative humidity. Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 times the applicable accuracy specification per degree C from 0°C to 18°C and 28°C to 50°C (32°F to 64°F and 82°F to 122°F)