Radio Shack 22-168A - Measuring Capacitance

MEASURING CAPACITANCE
Follow these steps to measure normal capaci-
tance.
1. Before testing, discharge each capacitor by
shorting its leads together. Use caution when
handling some capacitors, as they can be
charged with considerable electricity.
Caution: If you attempt to measure the capa-
citance of a charged capacitor, you might da-
mage your meter.
2. Rotate the function selector to the desired CAP
range (LO for low-value capacitors and HI for
high-value capacitors). If you do not know the
approximate capacitance value, set the range
to HI and reduce to LO to get a valid reading.
3. Insert the discharged capacitor into the CAP
connectors. Your meter displays the capaci-
tance value.
Note:
For
polarized
capacitors,
be
sure
to
insert
the
negative
lead
in
the
—clip.
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