Control Keys; Rms Value - Chauvin Arnoux C.A 5011 Manual De Empleo

6 SWITCH
Switch with 21 positions to select the functions and ranges and the
OFF position.
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CONTROL KEYS

NB: These secondary function keys are shown on the digital display.
To switch on and off the display backlighting.
N B: Auto off after 6 minutes
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To read the rms value and the possible DC or AC component
depending on the signal present, DC or AC
(see in Ch.3 - RMS value)
MAX
To read the maximum value. MAX is displayed. Minimum
acquisition time 500 ms.
When this MAX key is on, it locks the "AC/DC" function
HOLD
To hold the display on the last measurement. HOLD is displayed.
When this HOLD key is on, it locks the "AC/DC" function

3 - RMS VALUE

This multimeter has automatic recognition of DC and AC.
When switched on, display of:
~
AUTO : presence of an AC signal
...
AUTO : presence of a DC signal
The "DC/AC" key allows access to the different components of
the signal, if there are any.
NB: If the switch is turned, the multimeter is reset to automatic mode.
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