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VCHEK AND HOW TO USE IT
VCHEK AND HOW TO USE IT
iis a subset of the continuity/ohms function. In i, the meter is designed to automatically display an ac or dc voltage when the meter detects a voltage greater in magnitude than about 4.5 V and the meter is not in the manual range mode. THIS WILL NOT HARM THE METER. i is always enabled (and k is displayed) when the meter is in the continuity/ohms function unless the meter is in one of the following:
• The manual range mode (i.e., Z is displayed)
• The MIN MAX mode (i.e., j is displayed)
• The capacitance function (i.e., µF is displayed)
WWarning
Repetitive transients on a dc bus will cause i to select ac volts, even though a hazardous dc voltage may be present. To avoid a misleading display and possible electric shock, manually select the proper volts function for measurements on these circuits.
In i, the meter has a low input impedance (~2 ke). When a voltage is displayed, LoZ is also displayed to remind you of this, and the beeper momentarily sounds a
iAlert™. To disable the i Alert in the ohms function, press and hold down [g] while turning the meter on.
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