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MAX MIN
Chapter 2 Getting Acquainted – Using MAX MIN
The present
measurement value
minus the stored value
The stored value
The present
measurement value.
Selecting the Range
Press RANGE to select either a fixed range or the autorange feature.
Autoranging (AUTO lighted in the display) always comes on initially when you select a new
function. In autorange, the Meter selects the lowest input range possible, ensuring that the reading
appears with the highest available resolution.
If AUTO is already on, press
RANGE
to enter MANUAL ranging in the present range. You can
then select the next manual range each time you press
RANGE
.
Return to autoranging by press
EXIT
.
Note that there is no MANUAL ranging on REL feature.
Understanding the Display
Display features are shown in Figure 2-2 and described in Table 2-4.
Figure 2-2. Display Features
Table 2-4. Display Features
Nº.
Symbol
Meaning
1
MAX
Maximum reading displayed.
MIN
Minimum reading displayed
2
Nº
The sequence of the reading.
3
ºC, ºF
(COD. 51254 only)
Degrees Celsius (default) or Fahrenheit.
4
Indicates negative reading
5
The battery is low.
Warning: To avoid false readings,
which could lead to possible electric
shock
or personal injury, replace the battery as
soon as the battery indicator appears.
6
SET
Setup feature is on.
7
TrueRMS
Indicator for True RMS value
8
AC+DC
For DCV and DCA functions, reading
represents the True RMS total of AC and
DC measurements