Product manual

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Diode Measurement
Test the voltage drop in diodes.
1. Turn the Range Selector Switch to the
Diode ( ) position.
2. Plug the red Test Lead into the V 1K
Jack. Plug the black Test Lead into the
Com Jack. Switch the Multimeter ON.
3. Connect the red probe to the anode of
the diode and the black to the cathode.
4. The approximate forward voltage drop
of the diode will be displayed in mV. If
the connection is reversed only “1” will
be shown.
Measurement Applications
• Household uses – Verify and measure
current ow and voltage to such
appliances as electric water heaters, fan
motors, generators, and pumps. Measure
excessive current ow on circuits in
distribution panels which are tripping
circuit breakers. Check for wire continuity
or resistance using the Test Leads and
Ohms function.
• Distribution transformers – Measure
load on each phase for balance and for
excessive current draw.
• Motors – Measure starting current,
running current, and current imbalance
between phases.
• Variable speed motor controllers –
Measure input and output currents.