Making Multimeter Measurements; Measuring Resistance - Extech Instruments MS420 User Manual

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AKING ULTIMETER
Press the DMM/OSC key; the oscilloscope will switch to the multimeter mode. The
meter will prompt the user to correctly insert the test leads. Use the A, V, and R keys
to select the desired multimeter function.
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EASURING ESISTANCE
To measure resistance, first remove power from the component or circuit under test
and then follow these steps:
1. Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into
the V/Ω/C banana jack input
Press the R key. An 'R' appears at the top of the screen
2.
3. Connect the red and black test leads to the resistor or circuit under test. The
resistance value will appear on the screen (unit of measure: Ohms)
Refer to the example diagram below in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Resistance Measurement
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EASUREMENTS
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