Temperature; Battery Test; Maintenance; Cleaning The Meter - Mastech MS8321B Instruction Manual

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4.6 Temperature

Warning
Turn off all power and discharge all capacitors
completely before testing temperature.
• Turn the rotary switch to the °C or °F position.The
display will show "1" before thermocouple is connected.
• Connect the multi-function socket with the "+" end to the
°C°F input jack and the "COM" end to the COM jack.
• Insert the thermocouple into the type-k slots on the
multi-function socket.The display will show the
temperature of the object the end of the thermocouple
is touching.
Note:
For more accurate results, allow the meter to get
acclimated to the test environment before measurement.

4.7 Battery Test

Warning
Turn off all power and discharge all capacitors
completely before performing battery test.
• Turn the rotary switch to the correct
(12V/9V/1.5V).
• Connect the red test lead to the
black test lead to the COM jack.
• Connect the red lead to the positive terminal and the
black lead to the negative terminal of the battery under
test.
• Read the voltage value of the battery on the display.
position
input jack and the
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5. Maintenance

5.1 Cleaning the Meter

Warning
Before opening the back cover, turn off the meter
and disconnect test leads from any circuit.
Clean meter with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do
not use chemical solvents on the meter.Dirt or moisture
on the input jacks can affect the reading of the meter.
To clean the input jacks:
• Turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove test leads.
• Remove all dirt from the input jacks.
• Use a detergent or lubricant with a cotton swab to clean
the jacks.Use a new cotton swab for each jack to prevent
cross contamination.

5.2 Replacing the Probe

If insulation on probe is damaged, replace it.
Use meet EN 61010-031 standard, rated CAT III 600V, 10A or better
probe.
WARNING
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