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Making Measurements
Measuring DC Voltage
This multimeter displays DC voltage values as well as their polarity. Negative DC
voltages will return a negative sign on the left of the display.
1 To measure a DC voltage with your multimeter, rotate the rotary switch to
2 Probe the test points and read the display.
Figure 2-4
– For firmware version 2.00 and below, the Filter function is switched off
NOTE
– Press
– Press
60
or
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and set up your multimeter as shown in
DC voltage display
by default. Customers are advised to update their products to the latest
firmware version to take advantage of the latest safety features and
measurement improvements.
to cycle through the available dual display combinations. See
Dual
E xit
Appendix B, "Dual Display Combinations Using the Dual Key,"
page 159 to learn more.
to enable the frequency test mode for voltage measurements.
See
"Frequency Test Mode"
on page 101 to learn more.
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