Key held down
It enables the user to enter a measurement or operating
mode and to stay in this mode while the key is held down.
When the key is released, the user reverts to the previous
mode used.
HOLD has 4 different functions (see description § 3.8)
- Blocking the display
- Preselection of MIN/MAX mode
- Automatic offset of lead resistance
- Automatic zero offset when measuring current
The yellow key has 3 different functions (see description
§ 3.8)
- Manual selection of AC/DC mode
- Selection of the resistance function (Ω), semi-conductors
test (
), continuity (
)
- Choice of units (°C or °F) when measuring temperature
MIN/MAX functions by circular permutation using short
presses on the key:
MIN/MAX
V and A functions
1st press
PEAK value
2nd press
MAX value
3rd press
MIN value
4th press
Return to PEAK value
A long press on the key at any time allows the user to
quite MIN/MAX mode.
Note: In MIN/MAX mode, the instrument's automatic
shutdown function is deactivated (
Short press: controls the backlighting of the
display. Automatic deactivation after 2 minutes.
Key held down: displays the estimated remaining
battery autonomy, expressed in hours.
HOLD key / selector switch combination
(see description § 3.8)
- Deactivates the instrument's automatic shutdown
function.
- Activation of the V-Live function
- Display of the internal software version.
Yellow key / selector switch combination
(see description § 3.8)
- Modification of the buzzer indication threshold for
continuity tests.
- Choice of default unit (°C or °F) when measuring
temperature
- Setting to the instruments default configuration.
MIN/MAX / selector switch combination
(see description § 3.8)
- Date of the instrument's last calibration.
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Other functions
MAX value
MIN value
Return to MAX value
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symbol lit)
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