5. Continuity test ( ) test (see Fig.

2-5)
This functional mode is used to check electrical continuity of wiring, a switch or other.
Warning: Checking any live part for continuity is not possible and such an attempt is
dangerous.
The buzzer sounds when the resistance at the check point is approximately below the range of
10-60 Ω. If the resistance exceeds the operating range of the buzzer, the buzzer does not
sound. If this is the case, use the resistance mode to measure the resistance and determine
whether the object under measurement has no continuity (i.e., whether the wire is broken).
The reading shows the resistance at the check point.
The open-circuit voltage of the connector is approximately 0.4 V.
(1) Set the Function key to Ω / / .
(2) Press the Select switch to display on the upper part of the readout.
(3) Make the test pines contact with the object under measurement and check for continuity
based on whether the buzzer sounds and the reading (400 Ω maximum).

6. Measuring electric capacitance ( ) (see Fig. 2-6)

This functional mode is mainly used to measure the electric capacitance of a capacitor.
Warning: For safety, ensure that the electric charge in the capacitor is discharged prior to
measurement.
The electric capacitance ( ) measurement function is only available in the auto mode.
The measurement time becomes longer for larger electric capacitance.
(e.g.) 2 to 4 seconds for 10 µF and 13 to 16 seconds for 100 µF
(1) Set the function switch to .
(2) Press the Select switch to display 00.00 nF ("REL" appears on the upper right part of the
readout).
(3) Make the test pins contact with the lead wires of the capacitor. After the reading becomes
stable, read the measured value.

Caution: To measure a capacitor with polarities (positive and negative), connect the red test
pin (positive measurement terminal) to the positive side of the capacitor.

Capacitor
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COM +

Fig. 2-6: Measuring electric capacitance ( )

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