Prokit's Industries MT-5210 - Manual (Page 5)

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5.2 CONSIDERATION OF MEASUREMENT
(1) This LC METER is intended for measuring the capacitance value
of a capacitor, the inductance value of an inductor. It is not
intended for determining the “Q” factor for above reactive
components. Misleading readings may be obtained if the
measurement of the inductance or capacitance of a resistor is
attempted.
(2) When measuring components in circuit, the circuit must be
switched off and de-energized before connecting the test leads.
(3) For all measurements, should connect BLACK test lead to “ -”
terminal and RED test lead to “+” terminal.
5.3 INDUCTANCE (L) MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
(1) Press the POWER button to turn the power on
(2) Select the range switch for the maximum expected inductance.
(3) Connect the alligator clips to the inductor leads.
(4) Read the display. The value is direct reading in th e electrical units
(uH, H) indicated at the selected switch. If DISPLAY show “1”. It
indicates on Out-of-Range measurement. If the display indicates
one of more reading zeros, shift to the next lower range scale to
improve the resolution of the measurement .
NOTE:
(a) If the inductance value is unmarked, start from the 2mH range and
keep increasing until the over range indication goes off and a
reading is obtained.
(b) Very low inductance measurement should be performed by using
extremely short leads in order to avoid introducing any stray
inductance.
(c)This instrument is not intended for determining the “Q” factor for the
inductor. Misleading readings may be obtained if the measurement
of the inductance of a resistor is attempted.