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Safety and Measurement Categories
Warning and Caution Definitions
Defines "WARNING" and "CAUTION" terms used in the manual for user safety.
Measurement Category Standards
Explains safety ratings (CAT IV, CAT III, CAT II) based on IEC standards.
Safety Precautions and Electrical Symbols
Specific Safety Warnings
Details critical safety warnings regarding voltage, moisture, and test leads.
Electrical Symbols and CENELEC Directives
Explains common electrical symbols and compliance with CENELEC directives.
Product Overview and Controls
Meter Display and Selector
Describes the LCD display, buttons for functions, and the main selector dial.
Input Jacks and Analog Bar-Graph
Details the different input jacks for connections and the analog bar-graph feature.
Measurement Principles and Operation
RMS Measurement Concepts
Explains average sensing RMS vs. True RMS and crest factor in AC measurements.
Pre-Measurement Safety Check
Emphasizes testing the meter on a known source before hazardous measurements.
AutoCheck™ Mode Features
AutoCheck™ Mode Operation
Details the automatic function selection for DCV, ACV, and Resistance.
AutoCheck™ Special Features
Covers Range-Lock, Hazardous-Alert, and Ghost-voltage Buster functionalities.
AutoCheck™ Warnings and Core Functions
AutoCheck™ Input Impedance Warning
Warns about low input impedance in AutoCheck™ mode and potential circuit damage.
DCV, ACV, and Hz Functionality
Describes how to activate and use DC Voltage, AC Voltage, and Frequency functions.
Specialized Measurement Functions
Resistance, Continuity, Capacitance, Diode Tests
Details how to perform resistance, continuity, capacitance, and diode tests.
DCmV, ACmV, and Temperature Measurement
Explains the procedures for measuring DC millivolts, AC millivolts, and temperature.
Advanced Meter Features
Electric Field Detection (EF)
Explains non-contact and probe-contact EF detection for live wires.
PC Interface and Data Logging
Describes connecting the meter to a PC for data communication and logging.
MAX/MIN and CREST Capture Modes
Details capturing maximum, minimum, and instantaneous peak values.
Meter Operation Modes and Warnings
Hold, Relative Zero, and Auto-ranging
Explains how to use display hold, relative zero, and manual/auto ranging.
Beep-Jack Warning and Auto-Power-Off
Covers input connection warnings and the automatic power-off feature.
Accessories and Electrical Performance
Included and Optional Accessories
Lists the test leads, probes, and optional accessories available for the meter.
Electrical Specification Details
Provides specific accuracy, voltage, and measurement category details.
Specific Function Specifications
CREST, RECORD, and Capacitance Specs
Details accuracy and parameters for CREST, RECORD, and Capacitance functions.
Diode, DC, and AC Current Specs
Specifies accuracy, test current, and burden voltage for diode and current measurements.
Advanced Measurement Specifications
Frequency Measurement Specifications
Outlines sensitivity and range for Logic Level Hz and Line Frequency functions.
Temperature and EF-Detection Specs
Provides accuracy for temperature measurement and indicators for EF-detection.

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