Southwire 10031S - LCD Display Symbols; Operation Modes; Auto Power Off; Hold Function

Symbols Used on LCD Display
V
A
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Q
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Volts
Amperes
AC Voltage or Current
DC Voltage or Current
Minus Sign
Overrange
Ohms
micro(10~
milli (10-~)
kilo (1~)
mega (111")
Continuity
Battery Test
Display Hold
Auto Power Off
Low Battery Indicator
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Auto Power Off 0
To extend battery life, the multimeter will automatically turn off after 15 minutes
of inactivity . The meter will beep 5 times after 14 minutes of inactivity to warn
you that the meter is approaching Auto Power Off . After 15 minutes of inactivity,
the meter will beep once and then turn off . To restore operation after the meter
has been turned off, momentarily press the HOLD button .
Anytime you change the meter dial position or press the HOLD button, the APO
timer will be reset to 15 minutes .
The Auto Power Off (APO) symbol 0 is displayed on the LCD screen when the
APO function is active.
HOLD Button
To freeze the reading on the LCD display, momentarily press the HOLD button.
The "HOLD" indicator will appear on the LCD display. Momentarily press the
HOLD button again to return to normal operation . The HOLD value will be lost
if the position of the meter dial is changed or the meter is turned off.
Operation
AC Voltage Measurements
.&_WARNING: Observe all safety
precautions when working on live voltages.
1. Set the rotary function switch to the 6OOV~ position.
2. Insert the black test lead into the COM input jack and the red test
lead into the V input jack .
3. Touch the test lead probes in parallel to the circuit under test.
4. Read the voltage on the display. If desired, turn the function switch to
the 20OV~ position to obtain a more precise reading . The display will
indicate the proper decimal point and value .
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