Ideal 61920 Manuel D’Utilisation
8. Other functions
8-1 Auto power-off function
This is a function to conserve battery power when the instrument is accidentally left on. The meter automati-
cally turns off 10 minutes after the last button operation.
If auto power-off occurs, press the Power button to to return power to the meter.
This is a function to conserve battery power when the instrument is accidentally left on. The meter automati-
cally turns off 10 minutes after the last button operation.
If auto power-off occurs, press the Power button to to return power to the meter.
The buzzer sounds before the instrument turns off.
To disable the auto power-off function, follow the procedure below.
(1) Turn on the instrument by pressing the Power button with the Data hold button
To disable the auto power-off function, follow the procedure below.
(1) Turn on the instrument by pressing the Power button with the Data hold button
depressed. Then release the Power button and Data hold button.
(2) The instrument should now display" " in the LCD for about 1 second to confirm that the auto
power-off function is disabled.
To enable the auto power-off function again, turn the meter off and on without depressing the Data hold
button.
button.
8-2 Data hold function
This feature freezes the indicated value on the display. When the Data hold button is pressed once,
the indicated value on the LCD is held even though current under test varies.
The " " mark is shown in the upper right corner of the LCD. To exit the Data hold mode, press the Data
hold button again. The " " mark should disappear from the display.
This feature freezes the indicated value on the display. When the Data hold button is pressed once,
the indicated value on the LCD is held even though current under test varies.
The " " mark is shown in the upper right corner of the LCD. To exit the Data hold mode, press the Data
hold button again. The " " mark should disappear from the display.
When the Auto power-off feature engages to turn the meter off, any value being held in the display with
the Data hold feature is lost.
the Data hold feature is lost.
8-3 Continuity Buzzer function
This function provides an audible indication to the user when the measured earth resistance is 10Ω or less.
To enable the continuity buzzer function, press and hold the button when in the ohms mode for at
least 2 seconds. (The " " symbol is displayed in the lower left of the LCD.)
The Buzzer sounds when the measured earth resistance is 10Ω or less. To disable the buzzer function,
press the " " button again. The " " symbol should disappear.
This function provides an audible indication to the user when the measured earth resistance is 10Ω or less.
To enable the continuity buzzer function, press and hold the button when in the ohms mode for at
least 2 seconds. (The " " symbol is displayed in the lower left of the LCD.)
The Buzzer sounds when the measured earth resistance is 10Ω or less. To disable the buzzer function,
press the " " button again. The " " symbol should disappear.
8-4 Backlight feature
This feature illuminates the display background to allow viewing in dimly lit areas. To turn on the backlight,
press the backlight button while the meter is turned on. To turn off the backlight, press the backlight
button again.
This feature illuminates the display background to allow viewing in dimly lit areas. To turn on the backlight,
press the backlight button while the meter is turned on. To turn off the backlight, press the backlight
button again.
The backlight is automatically switched off after 1 minute to conserve battery power.
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