Owner manual

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Application Notes
When measuring DC Voltage of a battery,
the most accurate reading can be
attained by testing the battery under
load.
To accomplish this, follow steps 1
through 4 on page 12 and the following (with
the battery in holder and device turned on):
• Connect the red test lead from the
meter to the positive (+) terminal of
the battery.
• Connect the black test lead to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery.
• Reconnect power to the circuit and
read the voltage on the 163.
a. MEASURING DC VOLTS (cont.)
A Red test lead connection for current
measurements on the 10A functions.
mAµA Red test lead connection for current
measurement on the mA and µA functions.
COM Black test lead connection for all functions.
V
Ω
Red test lead connection for all Volt, Ohm,
Diode and Continuity measurements.
2. Step by Step Procedures:
a. MEASURING DC VOLTS
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement if
a test lead is plugged in the A or µmA input jack.
Instrument damage and/or personal injury may
result.
W
ARNING!
Do not attempt to make a voltage measurement of
more than 1000V or of a voltage level that is
unknown.
Instrument set-up:
FUNCTION BLACK RED MINIMUM MAXIMUM
TEST LEAD TEST LEAD READING READING
V COM VΩ 0.1mV 1000V