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open circuit calibration, wait 30 seconds. Afterwards, the LCD
should display [PASS].
For more information about the purpose open circuit and short
circuit compensation, see the appendix.
5.4 Auto LCR Mode
Press FUNC [4] key until the main display shows [Auto LCR].
This is the “quick-start” or most basic measuring mode. In this mode
you can connect a component to the leads and the meter will
automatically identify the item as inductor, capacitor, or resistor and
read out a measurement accordingly. Press the FREQ [5] key to
select a different frequency range. The meter will automatically
select parallel or serial mode for the component. You will not be able
to switch this. You will also not be able to select the D/Q/ESR/
θ
factor. To have more flexibility to change these items, switch over to
Auto Mode.
5.5 Auto Mode
Press FUNC [4] key to change the function until the main LCD
displays [Auto]. There are actually three modes available: Auto for
inductors, capacitors, and resistors. Keep pushing the FUNC [4] to
shift between them. The meter will automatically default to series
measuring. Therefore you will see Ls, Cs, and Rs consecutively. For
parallel mode press the SER/PAL [9] after you have arrived at the
correct series measurement (Ls, Cs, or Rs). Now the meter will read
Lp, Cp, or Rp respectively).
