Note
You must return to the Opening Menu Screen and repeat the probe selection and zeroing process if you want to change probes. Press 7 (Probe) from the First Menu Screen and then press F4 (RESTART).
To use a PROBE that is NOT IN MEMORY...
1.If you haven't already, press F1 (MEASURE).
2.The model number of the last probe used will be displayed on the second line of the display. If you want to use the same model probe, press Enter.
S E L E C T 
P R O B E 
M O D E L A 8 7 2 2 D S N X X X X X
O R S E L E C T F R O M L I S T
8 7 X X 
8 7 X X 
8 7 X X 
P R O B E
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3.If you want to use a different model probe, select PROBE by pressing F4. If more than three probes are in memory, you will have to press F4 twice (MORE, then PROBE). One of several screens that list all 8700 series probes will appear.
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| A | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | D |
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4.If you see the model of the probe you want to use, press the appropriate number key. The newer "D" series probes are listed first.
5.If you do not see the model number you want, use the 7 (BACK) or 8 (NEXT) keys to page forward and backward until you do. Press the appropriate number key to select a probe model.
6.A new screen will appear specifying probe model number, frequency range, field type, maximum measurement range, and type of response (flat or shaped). If this information is correct, press F1. If this information does not match your requirements you need to select another probe. Press F2 and you will go back to the Select Probe screen to make another selection.
16 | Operating the Meter |