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Proceed as follows to measure capacitors up to max. 100µF:
1. Set the rotary switch (like for the diode measurement and the
continuity check) to "Ω".
2. Activate the "SELECT" button three times up to the capacity
measurement function "
3. Connect the measuring lines to the measuring instrument in the-
same way as for the resistance measurement. Connect the test
prods to the absolutely currentless capacitor. Observe the "+"
and "-" (polarity) when measuring electrolytic capacitors.
Note!
If possible do not measure installed (wired-in) capacitors. Due
to possibly existing parallel capacities the measured values
could be falsified considerably.
If the capacity is measured, residual capacities of up to 10nF
can be indicated even if no capacitor is connected. Therefore, it
is recommended to set the indication to zero by pressing the
"REL" button before starting the measurement. Make sure that
for capacities > 3µF the charge state
of the device is in the range of 0.6000 - 0.7000V (indication at
one of the two switch positions "Charge"). Here, the maximum
accuracy is given.
G Frequency measurement "Hz"
Proceed as follows to measure the frequency:
1. Set the rotary switch to "Hz".
2. Connect the measuring cables with the measuring instrument as
done for the resistance measurement and then connect the test
prods with the object to be measured (generator or similar equip-
ment). Read the frequency value of the alternating voltage.
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