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Operation
5.12 Diode Test
To avoid electric shock, never perform diode tests on components or circuits that have volt-
age present.
NOTE
The value indicated on the display during diode tests is the forward bias voltage.
Figure 5.6 Diode test setup. Take a measurement in both positions (1 and 2) as shown in the
figure. Follow the instructions in this section to interpret the test results.
1. Set the function switch to the
2. Press the MODE button to select the diode test mode.
3. Insert the black test lead plug into the negative COM jack. Insert the red
test lead plug into the positive
4. Touch the test probe tips across the diode or semiconductor junction
under test. Note the meter reading.
5. Reverse polarity by swapping the red and black test lead tip placements.
Note this reading.
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