Fluke PN 2063508 user manual Testing Diodes

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TESTING DIODES

TESTING DIODES

1.Insert the test leads in the jacks.

2.Put the slide-switch in the continuity/ohms position. The meter selects either the continuity/diode (R G) or ohms (e) function.

If ohms is selected, press [g] to toggle to the continuity/diode function. To toggle the beeper on or off in continuity/diode test, press [V]. R is displayed when the beeper is enabled.

3.Touch probes to the diode (Figure 5A). A forward-voltage drop of about 0.6 V (typical for a silicon diode) causes the meter to beep once.

4.Reverse probes (Figure 5B). If the diode is good, OL is displayed. If the diode is shorted (Figure 5C), the beeper sounds continuously in at least one direction.

If the diode is open, OL is displayed in both directions.

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Contents Multimeter Table of Contents Multimeter Read First Safety Information Symbols Display DisplayOperating Features Operating FeaturesStandby Mode Input RangesAutoranging Manually Selecting a RangeMeasuring Voltage Measuring Voltage Testing Continuity and Measuring Resistance Continuity and Resistance Measurements Testing Diodes Testing Diodes Vchek and HOW to USE IT Disabling iWITH Function Lock Measuring Capacitance Measuring Capacitance Using MIN MAX Functions Recording Minimum and Maximum ReadingsDisplaying Minimum and Maximum Reading Recording Minimum and Maximum Reading with Elapsed Time Maximum and Minimum Reading with Elapsed Time Capturing Continuity Intermittents with Continuity Capture Open-to-Short and Short-to-Open Transitions Turning Beeper OFF MaintenanceReplacing the Battery Replacing the Test LeadsService and Parts Accessories SpecificationsTerminal and Earth Ground Multimeter Us rs Manual Continuity Capture