Description of the instrument
100.000-count Graphical Multimeters 7
Description of the instrument (cont'd)
Front (description)
1 power on/off key
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Starting the multimeter.
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Stopping the multimeter.
If there is a multimeter malfunction, a long press (> 1 s) on this key can
be used to return to normal operation.
8 key
main functions
Voltage measurement or access to the measurement type:
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Selection using this key or the keys.
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Validation using the key or after 2 s.
Current measurement or access to the measurement type: AC,
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Selection using this key or the keys.
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Validation using the key or after 2 s.
Measurement of Frequency (Hz) on a VAC voltage or access to the manual
frequency range < 900 kHz (default) or > 900 kHz.
A long press opens the menu for changing the voltage range.
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Selection using the keys.
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Validation using the or keys.
Voltage range quick change using the keys.
The selected range is recalled in the help line (i), see page 9.
Measurement of Resistance (Ohm)
By pressing again:
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Access to the Continuity test ( )
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Access to Diode test ( )
Measurement of Temperature or access to the types of temperature
measurements: °C, °F or K.
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Selection using the keys.
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Validation using the key or after 2 s.
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By pressing this key during measurement type selection, you can access
the sensor type:
- platinum probes: Pt 100, Pt 1000 only on MTX 3282 and MTX 3283
- thermocouples: J (TC J), K (TC K)
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Selection using the keys.
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Validation using the key or after 2 s.
The selected scale is recalled in the help line (i), see page 9.
Measurement of Capacitance
"Favourite" measurement configurable by the user.
A long press opens the "favourite" function configuration menu.
For the menu's configuration, see §. ☺ Function.