Operating Features - Ideal 61-357 Manual De Operación Y Seguridad

Operating Features

High Voltage Warning (HI-V)
The meter beeps once (for 1 second) and a red LED illuminates and remains on as
long as the voltage remains above 30V AC or DC, or when the meter's voltage range
is exceeded.
NOTE: This feature does not work in the Ohm, capacitor, continuity or amperage
modes.
Data Hold Feature
Press the Hold button to toggle in and out of the data hold mode. "H" appears in the
upper left of the meter display when data hold is active. Use the data hold feature to
lock a measurement reading on the display. Press the Hold button again to unlock
the display and obtain a real-time reading.
MAX/MIN Feature
The MAX/MIN records the maximum and minimum measured value. Press the
MAX/MIN button to activate this feature and to toggle between MAX, and MIN
readings. The unit will continually capture MAX and MIN values over time.
Depressing the MAX/MIN button for >2 sec. exits the MAX/MIN mode.
NOTE: When the MAX/MIN function is activated, the Auto Power Off (APO) feature
will be disabled. When you exit the MAX/MIN function, Auto Power Off feature is
enabled.
REL Feature
A short press of the ' ' button will activate or deactivate the REL function.
Range
The meter is auto ranging, however the user may select a specific range by pressing
the range button repeatedly.
Auto Power Off (APO) Feature Disable
The meter automatically powers itself down after about 30 minutes of no use. Press
any button, and the meter will wake up and display the last reading taken before
power down. To Disable APO, press and hold the SEL button while turning the dial
to any desired function. When APO is defeated, the "APO" will be removed from the
display. Turning the meter off and back on will restore the APO default.
Analog Bar Graph
An analog scale representation of the digital readout values. (61-357 only)
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