AlphaLab TriField TF2 - AC Electric Field Detection

The AC Magnetic Mode uses three ferrite-core coils, pointing in the X, Y, and Z directions, located
near the top of the meter. The X, Y and Z signals are combined into a true magnitude of the
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response graph of Standard and Weighted modes is on page 7.
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relatively low current, and transformers are shielded. Other magnetic sources include video
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AC Electric Field Detection
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ELEC setting and hold the meter at the location to be measured. For standard technical AC
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meter with your hand. Also, the presence of your hand at the back of the meter compresses the
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displayed.
The AC Electric Mode uses a metal plate sensor under the top of the meter. Circuitry similar to
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response graph of Standard and Weighted modes is on page 7.
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