Circuit Descriptions
AVTM24-1J REV A April 2006
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batteries, even if they are allowed to remain on charge
indefinitely.
Charging currents are set at the factory and need
readjustment only when batteries are replaced.
Zener diodes protect the instrument from damage caused
by switching transients that may occur when measuring the
resistance of inductive samples, and by 60 Hz pickup that
may occur when measuring large equipment in high
voltage switchyards.