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l) Measuring the temperature
When taking a temperature measurement, only allow the temperature probe to come into contact
with the surface of the measured object. The multimeter must not be exposed to temperatures
below or in excess of the operating temperature, as this may lead to incorrect measurements.
The temperature probe must only be used on voltage-free surfaces.
The multimeter features a wire sensor that can measure temperatures from -40 to + 230 °C. To use the full tempera-
ture range (-40 bis +1000 °C), purchase a Type-K thermal sensor. An adapter plug is required to connect Type-K
sensors with a miniature connector.
All K-type thermal sensors can be used for taking temperature measurements. The temperature can be displayed in
°C or °F.
Proceed as follows to measure the temperature:
- Switch the DMM on and select the “°C” measurement mode.
The unit degrees Celsius (°C) will appear on the display for
the temperature measurement.
- Insert the enclosed temperature sensor with the correct polar-
ity (with the positive terminal in the V measurement socket (G)
and the negative terminal in the COM measurement socket
(H)).
- The temperature in °C will appear on the display.
- The unit can be changed from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F)
using the “SELECT” button (I). The unit is changed every time
the button is pressed.
- “OL” on the display indicates that the measurement range was
exceeded or the sensor was disconnected.
- After taking a measurement, remove the sensor and turn off
the multimeter.
If no temperature sensor is connected, the ambient temperature of the DMM can be displayed using a
jumper between the two measurement sockets (“COM” and “°C”). As the sensor is located inside the
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the DMM is at the correct operating temperature after storage. An external sensor must be used for quick
measurements.