Model 87 & 89 Series IV
Users Manual
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Selecting the Range ...................................................................................................... 2-10
Understanding the Display............................................................................................. 2-10
Primary Display......................................................................................................... 2-10
Secondary Display.................................................................................................... 2-11
Bar Graph.................................................................................................................. 2-11
Using the Input Terminals.............................................................................................. 2-17
Using Display Hold......................................................................................................... 2-18
Using AutoHOLD ........................................................................................................... 2-18
Using MIN MAX ............................................................................................................. 2-19
Using FAST MN MX....................................................................................................... 2-20
Using HOLD with MIN MAX or FAST MN MX........................................................... 2-21
Using Relative Mode (REL) ........................................................................................... 2-21
3 Making Measurements ................................................................................................ 3-1
Introduction....................................................................................................................3-1
Measuring Voltage......................................................................................................... 3-1
Measuring AC Voltage .............................................................................................. 3-2
dB Measurements in AC Volts Functions.................................................................. 3-3
Measuring DC Voltage.............................................................................................. 3-4
Both AC and DC Voltage Measurements.................................................................. 3-4
Measuring Resistance ................................................................................................... 3-6
Testing for Continuity..................................................................................................... 3-8
Using Conductance for High Resistance Tests.............................................................. 3-9
Measuring Capacitance ................................................................................................. 3-12
Testing Diodes............................................................................................................... 3-13
Measuring Temperature................................................................................................. 3-15
Measuring Current......................................................................................................... 3-16
Input Alert™ Feature................................................................................................. 3-17