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General| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| DC Voltage Ranges | 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 1000V |
| AC Voltage Ranges | 200V, 750V |
| DC Current Ranges | 200µA, 2mA, 20mA, 200mA, 10A |
| Continuity Test | Yes |
| Display Digits | 3.5 |
| DC Voltage Range | 200mV to 1000V |
| AC Voltage Range | 200V to 750V |
| DC Current Range | 200µA to 10A |
| Diode Test | Yes |
| Battery Type | 9V |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
| Resistance Ranges | 200Ω, 2kΩ, 20kΩ, 200kΩ, 2MΩ |
| Accuracy DC Voltage | ±0.5% |
| Accuracy AC Voltage | ±1.2% |
| Accuracy DC Current | +/- 1% of full scale |
| Display Type | Digital |
Highlights auto-ranging, True RMS, frequency, and temperature functions.
Includes bar graph, data hold, continuity, overload protection, and auto-polarity.
Essential rules for safe usage, including voltage limits and lead handling.
Explains RMS for AC values and its accuracy with non-sine waves.
Details DC/AC voltage and dBm ranges, accuracy, and impedance.
Lists DC/AC current, resistance ranges, resolution, and accuracy.
Covers capacitance, frequency measurement, and diode test parameters.
Includes temperature, environment, dimensions, and power requirements.
Explains current/voltage limits and safety symbols on the meter.
Step-by-step guide for inserting the 6 AA batteries.
Covers turning on, phantom readings, and overrange indications.
Steps for setting function, connecting leads, and reading DC voltage.
Procedure for AC voltage and switching to dBm display.
Explains how the meter handles AC superimposed on DC.
Advises caution and provides method for line-to-line voltage calculation.
Critical warnings and procedure for connecting meter in series.
Details circuit breaking, probe connection, range shifting, and fuse protection.
Emphasizes power removal and outlines steps for resistance testing.
Tips for compensating lead resistance and measuring over 400kΩ.
How to use the audible continuity function and interpret results.
Steps to test diodes, determine forward voltage, and identify good/bad components.
Procedure to test transistor characteristics using the hFE socket.
Advises against testing power transistors and discusses hFE stability.
Warning for high AC voltage and procedure for frequency measurement.
Details on measurement methods and manual range adjustment.
Instruction to discharge capacitors and steps for measurement.
How to use the Data Hold feature to capture readings.
Explains the bar graph's role in indicating trends and levels.
Procedure for disabling auto-ranging and selecting ranges manually.
Instructions for controlling the button beep function.
Connecting the probe and reading temperatures in F or C.
Details fuse ratings and provides steps for safe fuse replacement.
Tips for protecting the meter, environmental considerations, and battery management.
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