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Relative mode

Relative Zero allows the user to offset the meter by using the displayed

value as the zero reference value. Practically all of the displayed

readings can be set as the relative reference value including the

MAX/MIN recording feature. Press the

key momentarily to activate

and to exit Relative Zero mode.

Press PEAK key momentarily to activate the mode to capture voltage or

current signal duration as short as 0.8ms. This mode is available in DC,

AC, DC+AC modes of voltage and current functions. The LCD

maximum or minimum reading is updated. Press the key momentarily to

read throughout the Maximum (MAX), Minimum (MIN), and Maximum -

Minimum readings. Press the key for 1 second or more to exit PEAK

capture mode. Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in

this mode.

Smart Power Auto Power Off

Smart Power shuts the meter down automatically after approximately 17

minutes of inactivity. The 17-minute time period is reset any time the

rotary switch is moved or as long as a signal is being fed into the meter

is greater than 10% of the range. This prevents auto powering off during

long-term tests. To wake the meter, press the MAX/MIN key or turn the

meter off and on again.

Disabling Auto Power Off

Press the RANGE key while turning the meter on to disable the Auto

Power Off feature. Auto power off is also disabled in the MAX/MIN and

Peak modes.

Audible Beeper

The audible beeper can be disabled by pressing the Hz key while

turning the meter on.

Backlighted display

Press the SELECT key for 1 second or more to turn on or off the display

backlight function. The backlight will automatically turn off after 30

seconds.

key momentarily to activate or to exit the hold function