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Quick Facts and Features 

This  Micronta  True  RMS  Multimeter  is  a  portable  3

 

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-digit  meter    

ideally suited for field, lab, shop, bench, and home use. It makes true 

RMS  measurements,  a  feature  you  normally  find  only  in  the  most     

expensive  test  instruments,  so  AC  measurements  are  as  accurate  as   

possible. Here are some features that make the meter a real pro.  

True  RMS  Operation  —  gives  a  more  accurate  reading  for  non-sine 

wave AC measurements.  

Transistor-Check Function — measures the gain (hFE) of small-signal, 

bipolar transistors and identifies pin-out and type.  

Capacitor-Check Function — measures the capacitance of low-voltage 

capacitors.  

Frequency Counter — measures frequencies up to 2 MHz.  

One-Finger Function Selector — makes it easy to use your meter when 

you have only one hand free. 

 

Micronta 22-175a 

Basic Operation Manual 

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MEASURING HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITS

  

When using the meter to check a high-voltage circuit, do not try to position 

both probes at once. Instead, clamp one probe to a neutral or ground lead of 

the circuit (usually a bare, green, or white lead in AC wiring circuits) with 

insulated alligator clips. Then, probe for voltages with the other probe. This 

helps prevent you from accidentally touching a hot wire, because you need 

concentrate on only one test probe.  

WARNING:

 

NEVER CLAMP ONTO A HOT WIRE (USUALLY RED, 

BLACK,  OR  BLUE  IN  AC  WIRING  CIRCUITS).  IF  YOU  CLAMP 

ONTO  A  HOT  WIRE  AND  TOUCH  THE  OTHER  PROBE,  YOU 

COULD RECEIVE A SHOCK.

  

Summary of Contents for 22-175a

Page 1: ...tage capacitors Frequency Counter measures frequencies up to 2 MHz One Finger Function Selector makes it easy to use your meter when you have only one hand free Micronta 22 175a Basic Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...es amongst a collection of components use the HOLD function in combination with MIN MAX mode 1 Insert the first component in the OHMS DIODE CAP socket or attach leads appropriately 2 Press AUTO MAN to...

Page 3: ...G AN AC VOLTAGE ON A DC BIAS To measure an AC voltage superimposed on a DC voltage source bias follow the steps for measuring an AC voltage Caution Never try to measure an AC voltage that is riding on...

Page 4: ...he circuit Apply power to the circuit If the measurement is greater than the selected range the meter displays the overrange indication Page 3 OVERRANGE INDICATION Press VOLTS AMPS to select a higher...

Page 5: ...t the fre quency range to prevent the meter from displaying a harmonic of the actual frequency See page 13 MANUALLY SELECTING THE RANGE The meter does not beep when it updates MIN MAX when you measure...

Page 6: ...asure the resistance of a component in a circuit discon nect one side of the component you are testing This prevents other components in the circuit from affecting the reading When you touch the probe...

Page 7: ...hFE reading Do not con nect the test leads to a voltage source during this measurement You cannot measure the hFE of a transistor that is connected in a circuit You cannot measure the hFE of a FET or...

Page 8: ...you determine the forward voltage for diodes You can use this function when you need to match diodes Press DIODE CAP so that appears in the display Plug the red test lead into the terminal and the bl...

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