GW Instek GDM-8300 series User Manual - Manual (Page 45)

OPERATION
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Diode Test
The diode test checks the forward bias characteristics of a diode by
running a constant forward bias current of approximately 0.83mA
through the DUT.
Set to Diode
Measurement 1. Press the
/
key once to activate diode
measurement.
Note: pressing the
/
key twice will activate
the capacitance measurement instead.
2. The mode will switch to Diode mode
immediately, as shown below.
Display
V
S
Diode
state
Diode function
indicator
Connection Connect the test lead between the VΩ
terminal and COM terminal; Anode-V,
Cathode-COM. The display updates the
reading.
CAT 600V
COM
250V
W
V
T0.5A
FUSE
INPUT
MAX
500Vpk
12A
MAX
750V
1000V
MAX
0.5A
MAX