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¥ The measured value of a resistor in a circuit is often
different from the resistor's rated value. This is because
the Meter's test current flows through all possible paths
between the probe tips.
¥ In order to ensure the best accuracy in measurement of low
resistance, short the test leads before measurement and
memory the test probe resistance in mind. This necessary
to subtract for the resistance of the test leads.
¥ The resistance function can produce enough voltage to
forward-bias silicon diode or transistor junctions, causing
them to conduct. To avoid this, do not use the 40MΩ
range for in-circuit resistance measurements.
¥ On 20MΩ and 200MΩ ranges, the meter may take a few
seconds to stabilize reading. This is normal for high
resistance measuring.
¥ On 200MΩ range, the display is approx. 10 digits when test
leads are shorted. These 10 digits have to be subtracted
from measuring results. For example, when measuring 100
MΩ resistance, the reading will be 101.0 and the correct
measuring result should be 101.0-1.0=100.0 MΩ.
¥ When the input is not connected, i.e. at open circuit, the
figure "1" will be displayed for the overrange condition.
3.2.3 Diode Test
To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the
instrument,
disconnect
circuit
discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
testing diodes.
Use the diode test to check diodes, and other semi-
conductor devices. The diode test sends a current through
the semiconductor junction, and then measures the voltage
drop across the junction; a good silicon junction drops
between 0.5V and 0.8V.
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To test a diode out of a circuit:
1. Set the rotary switch to
2. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and
3. For forward-bias readings on any semiconductor
4. The meter will show the approx. forward voltage of the
In a circuit, a good diode should still produce a forward bias
reading of 0.5V to 0.8V; however, the reverse-bias reading
can vary depending on the resistance of other pathways
between the probe tips.
3.2.4 Continuity Check
Continuity is a complete path for current flow.
The beeper sounds if a circuit is complete. These brief
contacts cause the Meter to emit a short beep.
power
and
To test for continuity:
1. Set the rotary switch to
2. Press the yellow key twice to activate Continuity Check.
3. Connect the black and red test leads to the COM and
4. Connect the test leads to the resistance in the circuit
5. When the test lead to the circuit is below approx. 30Ω,
range.
terminals respectively.
component,
place
the
red
test
lead
component's anode and place the black test lead on
the component's cathode.
diode. If the test lead connection is reversed, only
figure "1" displayed.
To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the
instrument,
disconnect
circuit
power
discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
testing for Continuity.
range.
Ω terminals respectively.
being measured.
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a continuous beeping will indicate it.
on
the
and
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