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Summarization of Contents
Safety Information
Safety Symbols
Explains symbols indicating potential hazards or manual references.
Important Safety Warnings
Critical warnings for electrical shock, damage, and environmental hazards.
Overvoltage Limitations
Voltage Function Limits
Specifies max voltage limits for AC/DC functions and CAT ratings.
Test Probes and Leads
Inspection and Usage
Guidelines for inspecting and using probes and test leads safely.
Operation Overview
Terminals, Shutter, Leads
Describes input terminals, safety shutter, and test lead connections.
Function Switch
Switch Positions and Functions
Details switch positions and corresponding measurement functions.
Function Keys
Power Management
Explains auto power off, power save, and how to defeat them.
Min/Max Measurement
Recording Min/Max Values
How to record, display, pause, and resume min/max measurements.
Average Measurement
Averaging Measurements
How to calculate and display the average of the last eight measurements.
Hold and Range Functions
Hold/Auto-Hold Measurements
How to hold a measurement and use the Auto-Hold feature.
Auto and Manual Ranging
How to change between auto-ranging and manual ranging modes.
Function Key Matrix
Key and Switch Combinations
Matrix of function key and switch combinations for measurements.
Display Indicators
Indicators and Displays
Explains battery, main, secondary displays, and bargraph.
Audio Indicators
Describes audio beeps and tones for functions and conditions.
Calibration
Required Test Equipment
Lists necessary test equipment for calibration procedures.
Calibration Procedure Steps
Outlines the step-by-step procedure for calibrating the multimeter.
Maintenance Procedures
Battery Replacement
Instructions on how to replace the multimeter's batteries.
Fuse Replacement
Details the procedure and precautions for replacing fuses.
Troubleshooting and Cleaning
Problem Diagnosis
Lists common problems, causes, and solutions.
Cleaning Procedures
Explains how to clean the multimeter safely.
General Specifications
Operating Conditions
Covers operating temp, humidity, storage, display rates.
DC Voltage Specs
Details accuracy, resolution, and input resistance for DC voltage.
AC Voltage Specifications
HP 972A AC Voltage
Specs for HP 972A AC voltage measurements.
HP 973A AC Voltage
Specs for HP 973A AC voltage measurements.
AC+DC and DC Current Specs
HP 973A AC+DC Voltage
Specs for AC+DC voltage on HP 973A.
DC Current Specs
Details accuracy, resistance, and input limits for DC current.
AC Current and Resistance
AC Current Specs
Specs for AC current, including accuracy and input limits.
Resistance Specs
Details accuracy, test current, and max open circuit voltage.
Capacitance and Frequency
Capacitance Specs
Lists accuracy and method for capacitance measurements.
Frequency Specs
Details accuracy, input voltage/current, and max input for frequency.
Temperature and dBm Specs
Thermistor Temperature
Specs for thermistor temperature measurements.
Thermocouple Temperature
Specs for K type thermocouple temperature.
dBm Measurement Specs
Accuracy for dBm measurements by input voltage and frequency.
Calibration Details
Calibration Table Overview
Table of steps, functions, ranges, and tolerances for calibration.
Parts and Accessories
Parts List
Catalog of replaceable parts and accessories with HP part numbers.
Disassembly
Safety Warning
Critical warning to disconnect leads before opening case.
Conformity Declaration
Product Compliance
Details safety and EMC specifications the product conforms to.
Warranty and Service
Warranty Coverage
What is covered/not covered under the 3-year warranty.
Service and Repair
Outlines service center availability, repair times, and procedures.
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