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Preparation of the Machinery-Tester MT 204-S
Turning on the Machinery-Tester MT 204-S
1) Connect the Machinery-Tester MT 204-S to correctly installed
schuko mains socket using supplied mains cord.
2) Use the mains switch "ON/OFF" (3) to turn on the MT 204-S.
3) After turning on the MT 204-S, pilot lamp of the power switch (3)
will switch on and LC-Display (16) will show initial readout of
selected function.
4) Connect both safety test leads (with touch protection) to MT 204-S
test sockets (9).
5) The MT 204-S is now ready for use.
Test lead compensation
1) Set the measurement function selector (5) to RPE position.
2) Connect both test probes to each other. If need, use enclosed
crocodile clips or measurement extensions.
3) Start the measurement by pressing the "START/STOP" button (7).
Pilot lamp "ON" (8) indicates active measurement.
4) Stop the measurement by pressing the "START/STOP" button
again.
5) Press the "COMP" menu key (14). Displayed value is saved as a
compensation value and turns to 0.00. In the upper display line
sign "C" (compensated) appears as a note test leads are
compensated.
R PE MAN 0.2AL 2.60 

AUT Im LIM
C
F:
0.00
COMP
Figure 4: Measurement function RPE with compensated test leads
☞ The compensation is respected in all further measurements in
both functions RPE and Zl. Compensation value is saved also after
the measurement instrument had been switched off.