Diode Test; Data Hold; Low Battery; Auto-Ranging - Craftsman 82344 Owner's Manual

DIODE MEASUREMENTS
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the
negative COM jack and the red test lead
banana plug into the positive V/ /mA jack.
2. Turn the rotary switch to the
3. Touch the test probes to the diode under test.
Forward voltage will indicate 0.4V to 0.7V.
Reverse voltage will indicate "OL". Shorted
devices will indicate near 0mV and an open
device will indicate "OL" in both polarities.

DATA HOLD

Press the Hold button to freeze the reading in the display. "H"
will appear in the LCD. Press the key again to release the
display.

LOW BATTERY

If the low battery icon appears in the display, replace the
batteries to maintain proper operation.

AUTO-RANGING

The meter will auto range to the optimum range to provide the
best resolution and accuracy for the input signal.
Note: When in the autoranging mode the meter will up-range
to the next higher range when the measured value is
above 90% of full scale. This guard band prevents
autorange oscillation. If maximum counts are required
in this band, use manual ranging.
AUTO POWER OFF
1. This meter will automatically shut off after approximately 15
minutes of operation. If the meter shuts off, rotate the function
switch to OFF and on again (or press the HOLD button) to
resume operation.
2. To disable the auto power off, hold the SELECT button while
turning power on or press the SELECT button after auto
power off has turned the meter off.
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