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13 Additional functions
You can use the function button to enable a range of different functions. The multim-
eter beeps each time you press the button.
13.1 SEL function
Some measuring modes have additional sub-modes. The sub-modes are marked in
grey around the control dial.
1. Press the
SEL
/
button briefly (<2 s) to select a sub-mode.
2. Press the
SEL
/
button again to switch to the next sub-mode.
13.2 REL function
The REL function allows you to take a reference measurement to avoid possible
line losses (e.g. during resistance measurements). This function resets the current
measurement to zero.
1. To enable this function, press and hold the
REL
button for approximately 2 sec-
onds.
Æ
“Δ” will appear on the display and the measurement will be reset to zero.
Æ
The automatic range selection function will be disabled.
2. To disable this function, change the measurement mode or press and hold the
REL
button for approximately 2 seconds.
The REL function is not available in the following modes: Battery test,
diode test and continuity test. The
REL
button only works when a meas-
ured value is displayed. It cannot be used when “OL” is displayed.
13.3 HOLD function
This feature freezes the current reading on the display so that you can record it for
future reference.
When testing live wires, make sure that this function is disabled before
taking any measurements, otherwise the measurement will be incorrect!
1. Press the
HOLD
button to enable this feature, “H” will be displayed.
2. To disable the hold feature, press the
HOLD
button or change the measuring
mode.
