Using the Multimeter
About this Chapter
This chapter provides step-by-step introductions for the multi-meter functions. The
introduction gives basic examples on how to use the menus and perform basic operations.
Meter Connections
Use the three 4-mm safety banana jack inputs for the Meter functions: COM, V/Ω, mA.
Two square capacitance jacks: CX
See Figure 2 for the proper connections.
Multimeter Operation Window
Description:
1.
Battery power level indictor.
2.
Manual/Auto range indictors: Manual refers to the measuring range in manual
operation mode and Auto refers to the measuring range in automatic operation
mode.
3.
Measurement mode indicators:
DCV: Direct voltage measurement
ACV: Alternating voltage measurement
DCA: Direct current measurement
ACA: Alternating current measurement
R: Resistance measurement
: Diode measurement
: Audible Continuity measurement
C: Capacitance measurement
Figure 20: Multimeter Operation Window
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MS400 Version 2.0 – December 2007
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