Measuring Capacitance; Measuring Temperature - Agilent Technologies U1241B User's Manual And Service Manual

2 Features and Functions

Measuring Capacitance

Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before measuring
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capacitance to prevent possible damage to the multimeter or the device under test. To
confirm that capacitors have discharged, use the DC voltage function.

Measuring Temperature

• Do not bend the thermocouple leads at sharp angles. Repeated bending over a
C A U T I O N
• Do not contact the temperature sensor to any surface that is energized voltage or
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period of time can break leads.
current sources, such the voltage source will pose a shock hazard.
Measuring tips:
• For measuring capacitances greater
than 10,000 µF, discharge the
capacitor and manually select a
suitable measurement range. This will
speed up measuring time in order to
obtain the correct capacitance value.
• Ensure the correct polarity when
measuring polarized capacitors.
• For measuring small capacitances,
press with the test leads open
to subtract the residual capacitance of
the multimeter and leads.
U1241B/U1242B User's and Service Guide