4 Using the Digital Multimeter Functions
102 Agilent U1602B/U1604B User’s and Service Guide
Continuity Test
To perform the continuity test, do the following instructions:
1 Press button to access meter menu.
2 Press F2 to access ohmmeter submenu.
3 In the ohmmeter submenu, press F1 to select the continuity
measurement from the pull- up menu.
4 Connect the red test lead to the input terminal and the black
test lead to the COM terminal.
5 Probe the test point of the circuit or device under test.
6 Read the resistance reading from the display. The display indicates the
proper decimal point, value and symbols.
7 If the resistance is less than 60 W, the audible beeper will sound.
8 Press F3 to perform automatic measurement for minimum, maximum
and average readings.
9 Press F4 to refresh and recollect measurement reading.
Figure 4-4 Continuity test shorted with audible beeper sound.
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before
measuring continuity on circuits or wires to avoid electric shock and damage to the
instrument.