Brymen BM161 User Manual page 7

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CAUTION
Using Resistance, Continuity or Diode function in a live circuit will produce false results
and may damage the instrument. In many cases the suspected component must be
disconnected from the circuit to obtain an accurate measurement reading
Ω Ω Ω Ω Resistance, and Continuity functions
Inputs are made through the test leads terminals. Slide-switch on defaults at Ω. Press
SELECT button momentarily to select Continuity function which is convenient for
checking wiring connections and operation of switches. A continuous beep tone
indicates a complete wire.
Diode test function
Inputs are made through the test leads terminals. Slide-switch on defaults at Ω. Press
SELECT button momentarily 2 times to select Diode test function. Normal forward
voltage drop (forward biased) for a good silicon diode is between 0.400V to 0.900V. A
reading higher than that indicates a leaky diode (defective). A zero reading indicates a
shorted diode (defective). An OL indicates an open diode (defective). Reverse the test
leads connections (reverse biased) across the diode. The digital display shows OL if
the diode is good. Any other readings indicate the diode is resistive or shorted
(defective).