Getting Acquainted

2

Understanding the Display

Number

Feature

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Table 2-3. Display Features

Description

Continuity test function is selected.

Bar Graph.

In normal operation 0 (zero) is on the left. In Relative %, 0 is in the center, negative values are to the left and positive to the right.

The polarity indicator left of the bar graph shows the polarity of the input. Both polarity indicators appear in REL% mode.

The arrow right of the bar graph indicates an overload condition.

Both arrows appear (without bar graph) when you can use T (l) and % (s) to select settings in the setup mode.

Percent difference in Relative mode is being displayed in the primary display. The reference value is shown in the secondary display

Relative (REL ) mode is active. The primary display has been modified by the reference value shown in the secondary display.

Indicates negative readings. In Relative mode, this sign indicates that the present input is less than the stored reference.

>30 V ac and/or dc may be present at the input terminals.

Low battery. If flashing, battery failure is imminent, and logging and backlight are disabled.

WWarning

To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears.

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Fluke 187 user manual Number Feature Display Features Description