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3.8
DIODE TEST
Warning: Before performing the diode test, make sure that the circuit is off and
all capacitors have been discharged.
1.
Set the switch to
symbol is displayed.
2.
Connect the black lead to the COM terminal and the red lead to the "+"
terminal.
3.
Connect the test probes or the alligator clips to the component to be
tested.
The measured value is displayed on the screen.
4.
Reverse the leads on the diode and repeat the test.
3.9
CURRENT MEASUREMENT (A)
The jaws are opened by pressing the trigger on the body of the meter. The arrow
on the jaws of the clamp-on meter (see the diagram below) should point in the
presumed direction of current flow, from the generator to the load. Make sure that
the jaws have closed correctly after clamping around the conductor.
NOTE: The measurement results are optimal when the conductor is centered in
the jaws (aligned with the centering marks).
The device selects AC or DC automatically according to which measured value is
larger. The AC or DC symbol displays blinking in auto detect mode.
3.9.1
AC Measurement
For an AC current measurement, proceed as follows:
1.
Set the switch to
button). The AC symbol is displayed.
2.
Clamp the jaws around the conductor to be measured. The device
selects AC or DC automatically.
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