Electrical
Installation
Tester
Making
Measurements
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Making Measurements
Measuring Volts and Frequency
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Figure 8. Volts Display/Switch and Terminal Settings
To measure voltage and frequency:
1. Turn the rotary switch to the V position.
2. Use all (red, blue, and green) terminals for this test. You can use test leads
or mains cord when measuring AC voltage.
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The primary (upper) display shows the AC voltage. The tester reads
AC voltage to 500 V. Press
to toggle the voltage reading between
L-PE, L-N, and N-PE.
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The secondary (lower) display shows mains frequency.