MM850592 ed. 01 - Mini MMX II
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CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING
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O AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
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DISCONNECT POWER TO THE UNIT UNDER TEST AND DISCHARGE ALL CAPACITORS
BEFORE TAKING ANY CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS
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EMOVE THE BATTERIES AND UNPLUG THE LINE CORDS
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1. Set the function switch to the CAP position. (“
µ
F” and a small value will appear in the display).
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (-) jack (COM) and the red test lead banana
plug into the positive (+) jack (CAP).
3. Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be tested. The display will indicate the proper decimal point,
value and symbol.
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING
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O AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
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DISCONNECT BOTH TEST PROBES FROM ANY SOURCE OF VOLTAGE BEFORE MAKING A
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
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1. If you wish to measure temperature in °F, set the function switch to the °F range. If you wish to
measure temperature in °C, set the function switch to the °C range.
2. Insert the Temperature Probe into the negative (-) jack (COM) and the positive (+) jack (Temperature),
making sure to observe the correct polarity.
3. Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature you wish to measure. Keep the
probe touching the part under test until the reading stabilizes (about 30 seconds).
4. Read the temperature in the display. The digital reading will indicate the proper decimal point and
value.
WARNING
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O AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
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BE SURE THE THERMOCOUPLE HAS BEEN REMOVED BEFORE CHANGING TO ANOTHER
MEASUREMENT FUNCTION
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
WARNING
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O AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
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DISCONNECT THE TEST LEADS FROM ANY SOURCE OF VOLTAGE BEFORE REMOVING THE
BATTERY DOOR
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1. When the batteries become exhausted or drop below the operating voltage, “BAT” will appear in the
right-hand side of the LCD display. The battery should be replaced.
2. Follow instructions for installing battery. See the Battery Installation section of this manual.
3. Dispose of the old battery properly.
WARNING
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O AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
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DO NOT OPERATE YOUR METER UNTIL THE BATTERY DOOR IS IN PLACE AND FASTENED
SECURELY
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