MS8218 True RMS Multimeter
Introduction to the Meter
(12)HOLD key
Used to maintain the measurement data unchanging, by pressing the key again it will resume the measurement. When
releasing the key after pressing it for two seconds, the meter will enter the state connecting with the RS-232C interface of
computer while sending measurement information to computer. When releasing the HOLD key after pressing it for two seconds
again, it will stop to send data to the RS-232C interface.
(13)LIGHT key
By pressing this key for a time, the backlight of the LCD screen will be opened and after five seconds the meter will
automatically turn off the backlight.
It
is also possible to turn off the backlight by pressing the LIGHT key before the five
seconds.
(14)
"""'Hz
key
During the voltage or current measurements, by pressing
~
Hz key the meter will enter the linear frequency measurement
state. At this time what being measured is the frequency of voltage or current. By pressing this key again it will exit the linear
frequency measurement state.
(IS)LCD screen
Used for displaying the measuring results and various symbols.
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