You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is in Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
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''When testing for continuity or resistance you should never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected,'' as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is in Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
Continuity testing is ''not'' a voltage test.
If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the appropriate DC Volts range on the meter. If you don't know the voltage, start on the highest DC Volts range first and then scale down to get a more accurate measurement. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead on the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get the same voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery, as the meter will show you.
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the meter's [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
For continuity or resistance /diode testing see Section 2-3-8. Resistance (Ω) on p.13/17 of the manual
You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is is Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
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You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is in Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
Continuity testing is ''not'' a voltage test.
If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the appropriate DC Volts range on the meter. If you don't know the voltage, start on the highest DC Volts range first and then scale down to get a more accurate measurement. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead on the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get the same voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery, as the meter will show you.
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the meter's [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
For continuity or resistance /diode testing see Section 2-3-8. Resistance (Ω) on p.13/17 of the manual
You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is is Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
Continuity testing is ''not'' a voltage test.
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If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the appropriate DC Volts range on the meter. If you don't knbow the voltage, start on the highest range first and then scale down to get a more accurate measurement. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead on the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get a voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery. as the meter will show you.
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If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the appropriate DC Volts range on the meter. If you don't know the voltage, start on the highest DC Volts range first and then scale down to get a more accurate measurement. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead on the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get the same voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery, as the meter will show you.
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I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
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I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the meter's [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
For continuity or resistance /diode testing see Section 2-3-8. Resistance (Ω) on p.13/17 of the manual
You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is is Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
Continuity testing is ''not'' a voltage test.
If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the appropriate DC Volts range on the meter. If you don't knbow the voltage, start on the highest range first and then scale down to get a more accurate measurement. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead on the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get a voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery. as the meter will show you.
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
For continuity or resistance /diode testing see Section 2-3-8. Resistance (Ω) on p.13/17 of the manual
You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is is Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
Continuity testing is ''not'' a voltage test.
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If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the DC Volts range on. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead obn the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get a voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery. as the meter will show you.
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If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the appropriate DC Volts range on the meter. If you don't knbow the voltage, start on the highest range first and then scale down to get a more accurate measurement. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead on the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get a voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery. as the meter will show you.
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
For continuity or resistance /diode testing see Section 2-3-8. Resistance (Ω) on p.13/17 of the manual
You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is is Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
Continuity testing is ''not'' a voltage test.
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If you want to check the battery's voltage, select the DC Volts range on. If you then put the red lead on the +ve of the battery and the black lead obn the -ve of the battery you will get a voltage reading. If you reverse the leads then you will get a voltage reading with a -ve symbol in front of it showing you that you have the leads reversed. This is useful if you don't know which is the +ve and -ve sides of the battery. as the meter will show you.
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
For continuity or resistance /diode testing see Section 2-3-8. Resistance (Ω) on p.13/17 of the manual
Hi @jatur6343
You should ''never connect the meter to a circuit that has a power supply connected'' when testing for continuity or resistance as you can either damage the meter or you'll get an incorrect measurement i.e. don't connect the meter to a battery when the meter is is Resistance test mode (Ohms function test).
Continuity testing is ''not'' a voltage test.
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the [document|32953|user manual] to know how to use the meter correctly.
For continuity or resistance /diode testing see Section 2-3-8. Resistance (Ω) on p.13/17 of the manual