80 Series V 
Users Manual 
16 
Measuring Temperature (87) 
The Meter measures the temperature of a type-K 
thermocouple (included). Choose between degrees 
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F) by pushing C. 
W Caution 
To avoid possible damage to the Meter or 
other equipment, remember that while the 
Meter is rated for –200.0 °C to +1090.0 °C and 
–328.0 °F to 1994.0 °F, the included K-Type 
Thermocouple is rated to 260 °C. For 
temperatures out of that range, use a higher 
rated thermocouple. 
Display ranges are –200.0 °C to +1090.0 °C and –328.0 
°F to 1994.0 °F. Readings outside of these ranges show 
OL on the Meter display. When there is no thermocouple 
connected, the display also reads OPEn for meters above 
serial number 90710501 and OL for meters below serial 
number 90710501. 
Note 
To locate the serial number, remove the Meter 
from the holster. The serial number is on the 
back of the Meter. 
To measure temperature, do the following: 
1.  Connect a type-K thermocouple to the Meter’s COM 
and dV eG
 terminals. 
2.  Turn the rotary switch to 
M. 
3. Press A to enter temperature mode. 
4. Push C to choose Celsius or Fahrenheit. 
Testing for Continuity 
W Caution 
To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to 
the equipment under test, disconnect circuit 
power and discharge all high-voltage 
capacitors before testing for continuity. 
The continuity test features a beeper that sounds as long 
as a circuit is complete. The beeper allows you to perform 
quick continuity tests without having to watch the display. 
To test for continuity, set up the Meter as shown in 
Figure 4. 
Press E to turn the continuity beeper on or off. 
The continuity function detects intermittent opens and 
shorts lasting as little as 1ms. A brief short causes the 
Meter to emit a short beep.