Backlighting; Standby Mode; Taking Measurements; Voltage Measurement - AEMC 6526 User Manual

2.2.1 Backlighting

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Pressing the
To switch it OFF, press the
one minute.

2.2.2 Standby Mode

After 5 minutes of operation with no user activity, the instrument automatically switches to standby mode. To restore normal
operation, simply press any button. The instrument returns to the state it was in prior to entering standby mode, with no loss
information (value of the last measurement, compensation of the leads, ∆Rel, timed mode, alarm, etc.).
Automatic switching to standby mode is disabled during:
■ insulation measurements in
■ continuity measurements, for as long as measurements are made.
Automatic switching to standby is disabled via the SET-UP button (see § 2.1.1).

2.3 Taking Measurements

2.3.1 Voltage Measurement

To ensure proper and accurate operation of the instrument, we recommend measuring a known voltage (such as an
electrical outlet) before measuring unknown voltages.
1. Set the switch to V or to one of the MΩ positions.
2. Using the leads, connect the system to be tested to the instrument's terminals.
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button turns ON backlighting for the LCD.
button again. Otherwise, backlighting goes OFF automatically at the end of
mode and in timed mode (
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