Operation; Quick Summary - AEMC 6255 User Manual

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4. OPERATION

Fully charge the instrument battery before use.

4.1. Quick Summary

The following is a summary instruction set that will assist the operator in
performing measurements. For complete details on each function and test
method refer to the operating procedure section (§ 4.3) and instrument
configuration section (§ 4.2) in this manual.
WARNING: Read and follow all safety warnings on page 4 before
operating this instrument.
1. Turn the instrument on and select a test range by turning the rotary
switch to the desired position. If the resistance of the device under test
is unknown, start with the highest range (2500Ω) and work down to
increase resolution as necessary.
2. Select the test method best suited for the measurement by pressing the
button to select inductive (continuous test), resistive
(instantaneous test) or AUTO (multiple testing).
3. Activate the backlight, if necessary, by pressing the
4. Activate the buzzer, if desired, by pressing yellow
the button.
5. Activate alarms, if desired, by pressing the yellow
the ALARM button. Successive presses of this two-button sequence will
select Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or both.
6. Select the metal type for the device under test by pressing the yellow
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2
button followed by the METAL button. Successive presses of this
two-button sequence will select Copper (Cu), Aluminum (Al) or Other
metal. This will be needed for temperature compensation.
7. Activate temperature compensation by pressing the R ( )
reference temperature will appear followed by the ambient temperature
on the top line of the display.
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