EXTECH MG325 [11/18] Capacitance measurements

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6.8 CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, discharge capacitors before measuring them.

1. Set the function switch to the position.

2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative EARTH

jack (6).

Insert the red test lead banana plug into the positive

jack (7).

3. Use the

button to choose the Capacitance mode (the

button toggles Capacitance and Resistance modes).

4. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or part under test.

5. Read the capacitance in the main display and with the lower

bargraph.

6. Short press the H (Hold) button to freeze (H icon displayed) or

unfreeze (no H icon displayed) the displayed reading.

7. Press

to store the reading

Note that the Auto Power OFF function activates after 10 minutes of

inactivity. The meter will audibly beep just prior to shutting off.