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13.4 HOLD function
This feature freezes the current reading on the display so that you can record it for
future reference.
If you test live wires, ensure that this function is disabled before the
measurement starts. Otherwise, a false measuring result is simulated!
1. Press the
HOLD
button to enable this function, H will be displayed.
2. To disable the hold feature, press the
HOLD
button or change the measurement
mode.
13.5 Auto power-off function
The DMM switches off automatically after 15 minutes if no buttons are pressed.
This function saves battery power and extends the service life. The symbol
will be displayed when the automatic shut-off feature is enabled.
The DMM will beep several times approximately 1 minute before it turns off. If
the the
REL/HOLD
or
SEL
/
button is pressed during this time to cancel
shut-off, the next shut-off signal is sounded after a further 15 minutes. You will
hear a long beep when the multimeter switches off.
To switch the DMM back on, move the rotary control to the “OFF” position or
press the
REL/HOLD
or
SEL
/
button.
The automatic shut-off feature can be disabled manually.
Follow the steps below to disable the automatic power-off feature:
1. Switch the multimeter off (OFF).
2. Hold down the
SEL
/
button and switch the DMM on using the rotary control.
The “ ” symbol will no longer be visible on the display. The automatic shut-off
feature will remain disabled until the multimeter is switched off using the rotary
control.
The CLA60 clamp transformer does not have an automatic shut-off func-
tion. Always switch this off at the operating switch after measuring.
