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12.8 Conducting a continuity test
Make sure that all objects that you wish to measure (including circuit
components, circuits and component parts) are disconnected and dis-
charged.
1. Set the function dial to .
2. Press the
SEL
button 1x to select continu-
ity test.
Æ
The “ ” symbol will show on the display.
3. Plug the red lead into the . terminal
and
the black lead into the
COM
terminal.
4. Connect the measuring probes to the object
that you want to measure.
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If the measured resistance is equal to or
less than 10 Ω, the multimeter will beep
to indicate continuity. The beeps stop
when the resistance exceeds 100 Ω. The
continuity test measures resistances of up to 200 Ohm.
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“OL” (overload) indicates that the measuring range has been exceeded or
that the circuit is broken.
5. After taking a measurement, remove the leads from the measured object and
switch off the DMM.
