Table of Contents
Introduction 2
1. Overview 2
2. Parts 3
2.1 Rotary Switch / Function Knob 4
2.2 Function keys description 4
2.3 LCD 5
3. Technical Specifications 6
4. Safety Specifications 6
5. Reference Table 7
5.1 Table of SI Units 7
5.2 Table of Prefixes 7
6. Instrument Specifications 7
6.1 DC Voltage 7
6.2 AC Voltage 8
6.3 DC Current 8
6.4 AC Current 8
6.5 Resistance 9
6.6 Capacitance 9
6.7 Diode and Continuity Test 9
7. Measurement Operation 10
7.1 DC Voltage Measurement 10
7.2 AC Voltage Measurement 11
7.3 DC/AC Current Measurement 12
7.4 Resistance Measurement 14
7.5 Continuity Test 15
7.6 Diode Test 16
7.7 Capacitance Test 17
7.8 Non Contact Voltage (NCV) Test 18
7.9 Live Test 19
7.10 Battery Test 20
8. Basic Concepts 21
8.1 Ohm's Law 21
8.1.1 Example 21
8.2 Joule's Law for Electrical Power 23
8.2.1 Example 24
8.3 Kirchhoff's Law 26
8.3.1 Kirchhoff's Current Law 26
8.3.2 Kirchhoff's Voltage Law 26
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