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Troubleshooting
5.2 Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs with the instrument, rst carry out the checks
in "Troubleshooting checklist" below. If the problem persists,
contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Troubleshooting checklist
Problem Cause Solution
Power will not turn on
Power shuts off
during operation
The battery may be low
or depleted.
Replace it with a new
battery (p. 20)
The battery snap
terminals may be
stretched causing contact
failure.
Remove the battery, then
use radio pliers or similar
to readjust the battery
snap terminals.
With the auto power-
off function enabled,
the power is shut off
automatically if the
instrument is not operated
for 10 minutes.
Check the settings
for the APS function
(p. 41).
lights up
lights, followed
by immediate power
shutdown
Power turns off
immediately after it
is turned on
The battery may be low
or depleted.
Replace it with a new
battery (p. 20).
Range cannot be
changed
Recording function
([MAX]/[MIN]/[AVE]
display) is operating
– this renders range
change impossible.
Press the
key to
turn off the recording
function. Then change
the range (p. 38).