MA200 Version 1.4 06/06

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Diode Test

1. Turn the rotary switch to the

Ω

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position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative

(COM) jack and the red test lead banana plug into the

positive (V

Ω) jack.

3. Push the mode button to indicate

on the display.

4. Touch the test probes to the diode under test. Forward

voltage will indicate 400 to 700mV. Reverse voltage will

indicate “OL”. Shorted devices will indicate near 0mV.

Shorted devices will indicate near 0mV and an open

device will indicate “OL” in both polarities.

Data Hold

To freeze the LCD meter reading, press the data hold button. The data hold button is

located on the left side of the meter (bottom button). While data hold is active, the HOLD

display icon appears on the LCD. Press the data hold button again to return to normal

operation.

MAX Hold

To hold the highest reading on the LCD, press the MAX button. The max hold button is

located on the left side of the meter (top button). While data hold is active, the MAX display

icon appears on the LCD. The meter reading will not change as readings change, rather it

will only display the highest reading encountered since the max hold button was pressed.

Press the max hold button again to return to normal operation.