Hioki dt4212 - 4 Using Instrument Conveniently; Selecting the Measurement Range; Measuring with the Auto Range; Measuring with the Manual Range

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Using Instrument Conveniently
4.1 Selecting the Measurement Range
Auto or Manual range can be selected.
• Auto range Sets the optimum range automatically in
accordance with the actual measurement.
• Manual range Sets the specifi c range manually.
Measuring with the auto range
[RANGE: AUTO] lights up.
When the measurement function is switched using the rotary
switch, the auto range is enabled.
Measuring with the manual range
Press the RANGE key.
[RANGE: MANUAL] lights up.
Each time the RANGE key is pressed, a
higher range is specifi ed. When the key is
pressed at the highest range, the lowest
range is specifi
ed once again.
Example: When the range is 400.0 mV to
1000 V
400.0 mV  4.000 V  40.00 V  400.0 V
 1000 V  400.0 mV
To switch from the manual range to the auto range, press the
RANGE key for at least 1 second.