Meter Description; Function Buttons; Function Switch Positions - FLIR CM42 Getting Started

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Meter Description

1. Non-contact voltage detector
2. Function select switch
3. Backlit LCD Display
4. Control buttons
5. Positive (+) Probe Input jack
6. COM (negative -) Probe Input jack
7. Clamp jaw trigger
8. Clamp jaws
9. Low current Accu-Tip TM
Note: Battery compartment on rear of meter

Function Buttons

Short presses to access and step through MIN-MAX-AVG recorded readings. Long press to
exit mode
Long press to access 80ms PEAK RMS mode (CM44 and CM46)
Short presses to step through available modes for selected function
Long press to switch the display backlight ON or OFF (also switches off automatically).
Short presses to access/exit the display hold mode
Long presses to access/exit the Relative mode (CM44) or DC Zero (CM46)

Function Switch Positions

Switch the meter OFF (full power saving mode)
Measure AC/DC Voltage through the probe inputs
Measure electric field (EF) using the non-contact voltage detector (this symbol also shown on display when EF mode is
active)
Measure AC or DC (CM46) current through the clamp jaws
Measure AC current through the clamp jaws (CM42/CM44)
Measure low AC current (CM42/CM44) through the clamp jaws (Accu-Tip
Measure resistance, continuity, and diode through the probe inputs. Measurement type chosen by the M button.
Measure capacitance/temperature through probe inputs. Use the M button to select function (CM44 and CM46)
Measure DC microamperes (current) through the probe inputs. CM44 and CM46
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