Keysight U1271A - Figure 2-15 Continuity Operation

Making Measurements 2
Testing for Continuity
U1271A/U1272A User’s Guide 75
Press to switch between short and open states for
checking normal open ( ) and normal close ( )
contacts.
1 To perform a continuity test, position the rotary switch to
/ and set up your multimeter as shown in
Figure 2- 16.
2 Press to enable the continuity test function ( ).
3 Press to switch between the short and open state.
Figure 2-15 Continuity operation
4 Probe the test points and read the display.
The continuity function detects intermittent shorts and
opens lasting as short as 1 ms. A brief short or open causes
the multimeter to emit a short beep and flash.
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Press to enable the
continuity test function.
Press to switch between the
short and open states.
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Circuit complete.Short detected, beeper sounds.
Open detected, beeper sounds.Circuit open.