Extech Instruments MA160 User Manual page 8

Push‐Button Descriptions
Momentary presses of the Mode (M) button perform the functions shown in the table
below.
Fig. 3‐4 Mode (M) Button Function Table
Switch Position
Momentarily press to access/exit the Relative mode. This mode of operation is only
available for AC/DC voltage, AC Current, and Capacitance.
In DCA mode, press to zero the display; press and hold to exit the zero.
Press and hold this button to activate/deactivate the LCD backlight. Momentary
presses switch DATA HOLD ON or OFF.
Function Switch Description
1. Meter POWER OFF position
2. AC/DC Current mode (use M button to choose AC or DC)
3. AC/DC Voltage mode (use M button to choose AC or DC)
4. Capacitance, Continuity, Diode, Resistance modes
(use M button to choose mode)
5. Non‐Contact Voltage Detect position with alert LED
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