Test Products International 296 - Manual (Page 12)

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1. Controls and Functions (cont.):
Rotary Switch
OFF Turns the 296 completely off.
V Used to measure AC and DC volts.
Ω
Used to measure resistance and
use the continuity buzzer.
Used to measure diodes.
FRQ Used to measure the frequency of
the current through the jaws.
A Used to measure AC amps.
OFF Turns the 296 completely off.
Input Jacks
COM Black test lead connection for
ACV, DCV, , Continuity Buzzer and
Diode Test functions.
V/ Ω Red test lead connection for all
ACV, DCV, , Continuity Buzzer and
Diode Test functions.
D. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
1. Controls and Functions:
Push Buttons
TRIM Activates TRIM, PEAK and HDR
functions (Except on Frequency
Range).
FUNC Toggles between AC and DC volts,
amps and or functions.
RNG Activates manual ranging. Hold in
for 2 seconds to return to
autorange.
HOLD Holds the reading on the display
until the button is pushed a
second time.
REC Activates the Min/Max/Record
mode. (Except on Frequency
Range).