4.2 Function Switch
Select this position when connecting a FLIR Flex Clamp Adaptor.
Select this position to measure in the low impedance mode.
Select this position to switch the meter OFF (full power saving mode).
Select this position to measure AC/DC Voltage through the probe inputs.
The meter can measure resistance and continuity through the probe inputs.
The type of measurement is selected by the MODE button.
The meter can measure capacitance and diode through the probe inputs.
The type of measurement is selected by the MODE button.
Amps AC/DC (CM74) and Amps AC only (CM72). The meter can measure
current through the clamp jaws.
4.3 Function Buttons
Select AC or DC in the Voltage/Current modes.
Select Diode or Capacitance; Continuity or Resistance.
Select Hz in the AC Voltage/Current/FLEX modes.
Select Auto or Manual range mode, see section 5.3 Auto/Manual range mode
In Manual mode, press to change the range (scale); to return to Auto range
mode from Manual mode, press and hold for > 2 seconds.
Toggle normal and Hold modes, see section 5.4 Hold mode
Press for > 2 seconds to enable/disable MIN/MAX mode. While in MIN/MAX
mode, short presses step MIN>MAX>MIN. Press and hold for >2 seconds to
exit the MIN/MAX mode.
For the CM74: Press to enable/disable the display backlight. Press and hold for
> 2 seconds to switch the Work Light ON/OFF.
For the CM72 press to enable/disable the LCD backlight.
For the CM72 press to enable/disable the Work Light.
For the CM74 only. In the DCA mode, press to zero the display. In the ACA
mode press to enable the inrush current mode.
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