16
AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING:
Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be
long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets
for appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the
outlets. As a result, the reading may show 0 volts when the
outlet actually has voltage on it. Make sure the probe tips are
touching the metal contacts inside the outlet before assuming
that no voltage is present.
CAUTION:
Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the
circuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may
occur that can damage the meter.
1.
Set the function switch
to the VAC position.
2.
Insert the black test lead
banana plug into the
negative
COM
jack.
Insert red test lead
banana plug into the
positive
V
jack.
3.
Touch the black test
probe tip to the neutral
side of the circuit.
4.
Touch the red test probe
tip to the “hot” side of
circuit.
5.
Read the voltage in the
display.
6.
If the measured AC
voltage exceeds the
highest range of the
meter (refer to the specification table)
an audible tone will sound.
