Making Measurements 2 
Measuring Temperature
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Changing the default temperature unit
You can change the temperature unit (Celsius only, 
Celsius/Fahrenheit, Fahrenheit only, or Fahrenheit/Celsius) 
from the Setup menu. 
1 Press and hold   while powering on the multimeter to 
enter the Setup menu.
2 Press and hold   for more than 1 second until   is 
shown on the display.
3 Press   or   to change the default temperature unit 
shown on the display.
The bead-type thermocouple probe is suitable for measuring temperatures 
from –40 °C to 204 °C (399 °F) in PTFE-compatible environments. Above 
this temperature range, the probe may emit toxic gas. Do not immerse this 
thermocouple probe in any liquid. For best results, use a thermocouple 
probe designed for each specific application — an immersion probe for 
liquid or gel, and an air probe for air measurement.
Observe the following measurement techniques:
• Clean the surface to be measured and ensure that the probe is securely 
touching the surface. Remember to disable the applied power.
• When measuring above ambient temperatures, move the thermocouple 
along the surface until you get the highest temperature reading.
• When measuring below ambient temperatures, move the thermocouple 
along the surface until you get the lowest temperature reading.
• Place the multimeter in the operating environment for at least 1 hour as 
the multimeter is using a non-compensation transfer adapter with 
miniature thermal probe.
• For quick measurement, use the   compensation to view the 
temperature variation of the thermocouple sensor. The   
compensation assists you in measuring relative temperature 
immediately.