4.8
Capacitance measurement
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power to the unit
under test and discharge all capacitors before taking any
capacitance measurements. Remove the batteries and unplug the
line cords.
1.
Set the rotary function switch to the green Ω CAP position
2.
Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack
3.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive V jack
4.
Press the MODE button to indicate "nF" on the display
5.
Touch the test leads to the capacitor to be
tested
6.
The test may take up to 3 minutes or more
for large capacitors to charge
7.
Wait until the readings settle before ending
the test
8.
Read the capacitance value in the display
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