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Power on option, Auto power off, Measurement range – Elenco Digital Multimeter User Manual

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Figure 13. Capacitance Measurement

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Table 5. LCD Display Symbols (continued)

5. Power On Option

To turn off the Auto Power Off function, press and hold any button
(except RESET) while turning the selector knob to any range
position. The Auto Power Off indicator will disappear.

6. Auto Power Off

When the meter has been on for 10 minutes without any action from
the user, the meter will automatically turn off. To restore power to
the meter, turn the rotary switch to a different position, push any
button, or restart the meter.

7. Measurement Range

A measurement range determines the maximum measurement
value. Most of the functions of the meter have more than one range.

1.

It is important to select the correct range

• If the range is too small, “OL” shows on the display for overload.
• If the range is too large, the value of the reading will be very

small with less resolution.

2.

Auto range and manual range options

• In the auto range mode, the meter automatically selects the

best range for the input detected.

• In the auto range mode, press the

RANGE

button to enter

the manual range and select the desired range.

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Sequ. No.

Symbol

Description

14

Ω / KΩ / MΩ

Hz / KHz / MHz

Resistance units

Frequency units

15

mV / V

nF /

μF

μA / mA / A

Voltage units

Capacitance units

Current units

16

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