Measuring Capacitance - CIMCO 11 1411 Notice D'emploi

- Insert the red test lead into the V socket (8) and the black test lead into the COM socket (7).
- Check the test leads by connecting the two test probes together. A value of approx. 0.000 V should
be shown.
- Connect the two test probes to the object that you wish to measure (diodes).
- The forward voltage is shown on the LCD in volts (V). If < OL > is displayed, the diode is being
measured in reverse bias (UR) or the diode is defective (interruption). Try taking the measurement
again with the opposite polarity.
- After completing the measurement, remove the test leads from the measured object and turn off the
current clamp.
g) Measuring capacitance
- Turn on the device and select the measurement range
button (4) until < n > and < F > are displayed on the LCD. Press the button again to switch to the
next measuring function.
- Insert the red test lead into the V socket (8) and the black test lead into the COM socket (7).
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- Connect the two test probes (red = positive terminal / black = negative terminal) to the measured
object (capacitor). The capacitance will be shown on the display after a short time. Wait until the
display stabilizes.
- You are recommended to reset the display to zero for capacitance measurements ≤ 1µF. To do so,
briefly press the ZERO button (9). The zero reset is confirmed by a beep tone and < ZERO > will
appear on the LCD display. Briefly pressing the ZERO button will reset the display to zero again. To
disable this function, press and hold the ZERO button for approx. 2 seconds. The < ZERO > symbol
disappears. This will take you back to the normal measuring mode without the zero reset.
- As soon as < OL > (OL=Overload) appears on the LCD display, the measuring range has been
exceeded or the measuring circuit is broken.
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Make sure that all objects to be measured including circuit compon-
ents, circuits and component parts are disconnected and discharged.
Always pay attention to the polarity when using electrolytic capacitors.
Due to the sensitive measuring input, a low value may be shown on the LCD for
"open" test leads.
Ω . Hold down the SELECT/V.F.C