AVTM24-1J REV A April 2006
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Section G
OPERATING PROCEDURE
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODELS
§ Battery Check
Before using the instrument, check the display and
measuring circuit batteries. The battery test meter will
indicate their relative state of charge. The battery test is
valid only when the instrument is operating on the range
that it is intended to be used, connected to a test specimen
or with the C1 and C2 leads shorted. If the meter indicates
in the red zone, charge the batteries for 14 hours or
overnight.
§ Connections and Reading
Connect the instrument to the test specimen as shown in
Fig. 4. Set the ON/OFF switch to the “lock” position and
choose the range that gives the highest stable reading. A
blinking display indicates an off-scale condition. The
digital meter is direct reading, with the range switch
indicating the full-scale value and the units for the
particular range in use. The “momentary” position of the
ON/OFF switch is useful for conserving battery power
when using the highest current range. Battery life details
are given in Section D, Specifications.
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