EXTECH MA3110 [12/15] Capacitance measurements

MA3110-en-GB_V1.0 12/16

Capacitance Measurements

CAUTION: Discharge the capacitor under test before taking any capacitance

measurements

1. Connect the black test lead into the COM terminal.

2. Connect the red test lead into the ‘Ω’ terminal.

3. Power the meter using the power button .

4. Put the function switch to the ‘Ω’ position.

5. The display will show the ‘AUTO’ icon (Auto Range mode).

6. Press the M (Mode) button to select the capacitance mode.

7. Press the test leads across the circuit under test and read the capacitance on the display.

8. In the Auto Range mode, the meter will automatically select the optimal range.