Capacitance Measurements - Extech Instruments MG325 User Manual

6.8 CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, discharge capacitors before measuring them.
1. Set the function switch to the
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative EARTH
jack (6).
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive
3. Use the button to choose the Capacitance mode (the
button toggles Capacitance and Resistance modes).
4. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test.
5. Read the capacitance in the main display and with the lower
bargraph.
6. Short press the H (Hold) button to freeze (H icon displayed) or
unfreeze (no H icon displayed) the displayed reading.
7. Press
Note that the Auto Power OFF function activates after 10 minutes of
inactivity. The meter will audibly beep just prior to shutting off.
position.
to store the reading
jack (7).
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