Fluke 187 user manual Getting Acquainted, Introduction, Turning the Meter On

Introduction

Although this manual describes the operation of both Models 187 and 189, all illustrations and examples assume use of Model 189. Additional capabilities with Model 189 are discussed in Chapter 4. These capabilities include the following:

•An enhanced memory function that features an additional position (VIEW MEM) on the rotary switch.

•Logging

•Save

•Memory

Chapter 2

Getting Acquainted

Turning the Meter On

To turn the meter on, turn the rotary switch from OFF to any switch setting.

The ac volts function (shown in Figure 2-1) is assumed in the following discussion. You do not need connections to the input terminals at this time.

If you want a view of the full display (all segments illuminated), press and hold Q while turning the meter on. Release the button when you are done viewing the full display.

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