Operation Manual

Chapter II
5000-count portable digital multimeter, with current inputs
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4. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
4.1.
RANGE / AC+DC key
The RANGE key is operative in following positions of the selector switch :
V
LOW Z, VAC+DC, VDC, Ω, , Hz.
This key makes it possible :
• In AUTO (Autoranging) mode to sw
itch to MANUAL mode (short press).
•
In MANUAL mode, to select the next range (short press) or return to AUTO
mode
(long press), the AUTO sign appears on the display.
This can be used to switch on the multimeter again after an automatic shutdown. It can also
be used to access secondary functions associated with the selector switch positions : mode
AC+DC.
The flowcharts below define these various functions.
4.1.1. ADP
DC / ADPAC+DC Position
This function is adapted for accessories with mV output.
4.1.2. 500 mA
DC / 500 mAAC+DC Position
ADPAC+DC
AC+DC voltage measurement (TRMS)
(Range 500 mV
AC+DC)
500 mAAC+DC
AC+DC current measurement (TRMS)
(Range 500 mA
AC+DC)
ADPDC
DC voltage measurement
(Range 500 mV
DC)
500 mADC
DC current measurement
(Range 50 mA
DC)
AC+DC key
AC+DC key
AC+DC key
AC+DC key
The AC+DC sign
appears on the display.
The AC+DC sign
appears on the display.