HT instruments EQUITEST5071 - Manual (Page 13)

EQUITEST 5071
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6.1.2. Measuring
1. Select the desired mode using the F1 key.
2. Insert the black cable and the blue cable into the relevant input terminals B1 and B4 of
the instrument:
Fig. 4: Instrument connection for LOW
 test
3. If, for the measurement to be carried out, the length of the cables provided should be
insufficient, extend the blue cable.
4. Insert two alligator clips into the cable terminals.
5. Short-circuit the measuring cables’ ends, taking care that the conductive parts of the
alligator clips have good contact. Press the START/STOP key. If the instrument
shows a resistance value different from 0,00 repeat the calibration operation (see
§ 6.1.1)
6. Connect the instrument terminals to the ends of the conductor whose continuity you
want to test (see Fig. 4)
7. If mode "RT+" or "RT-" is selected, use the F3, F4 keys to set the test time.
8. Press the START/STOP key. The instrument carries out the measurement. In "RT+" or
"RT-" mode, press the START/STOP key again to stop the test.
CAUTION
When message "MEASURING…" is displayed, this indicates that the
instrument is carrying out the test. Never disconnect the instrument’s leads
during this phase.