Warning, 9. maintenance – Elenco Digital Multimeter User Manual
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Input Terminal
About terminal function refer to Table 3 and Figure 2.
Figure 2. Input Terminal
Table 3. Input Terminal
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9. Maintenance
General Maintenance
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Do not use abrasives or solvents. Dirt or moisture in the terminals
can affect readings. Clean the terminals as follows:
1. Turn the meter off and remove all test leads.
2. Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals.
3. Soak a new swab with alcohol. Work the swab around each
terminal.
Replacing the Batteries
Replace the batteries with two “AA” batteries (R6P) or equivalent.
Warning
To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric
shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as
the low battery indicator ( ) appears.
Replace the batteries as follows (refer to Figure 18):
1. Turn the Function Rotary Switch to the
OFF
position and remove
the test leads from the terminals.
2. Remove the battery cover by using a screwdriver to turn the
battery door screw counterclockwise.
3. Replace the batteries. Turn the screw clockwise to secure the cover.
Figure 18. Battery Replacement
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Terminal
Function Description
V /
Ω / Hz
/ / ) /°F/°C
Volts, ohm, diode, frequency, DUTY, temperature and
capacitance measurement, and testing for continuity terminal
μA/mA
Microampere current, milliampere current measurement terminal
COM
Common terminal for all measurements
10A
Ampere current measurement terminal
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Screw
Battery: Two R6P
(AA) or equivalent
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