Velleman DVM9912 - Manual (Page 4)

DVM9912 VELLEMAN 4
3. Safety symbols
This symbol next to another symbol, terminal or operating device indicates that
the operator should pay heed to the instructions in the manual in order to avoid
personal injury or damage to the meter.
This warning symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
This warning symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the product.
A terminal marked with this symbol should not be connected to a circuit point of
which the voltage exceeds 500 VAC or VDC above ground.
This symbol next to one or more terminals indicated that they may carry
particularly hazardous voltages. For maximum safety, do not use the meter and
the test leads if you see this symbol.
4. Controls and jacks
1. 4000 count LCD-Display with symbols
2. function switch
3. 10A (positive) input jack for 10A DC or AC measurements
4. COM (negative) input jack
5. positive input jack
6. MODE push button
7. RANGE push button
8. DATA HOLD push button
9. RELATIVE push button
5. Symbols and indicators
Continuity
BAT Low Battery
Diode
DATA HOLD Data Hold
AUTO Auto ranging
AC Alternating Current or Voltage
DC Direct Current or Voltage
6. Operation
1. ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. This meter has an auto
OFF function that automatically switches the meter OFF after 15 minutes of inactivity.
2. If “OL” appears on the display during a measurement, the value exceeds the range you have selected.
Change to a higher range.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of electrocution. High voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are very dangerous and
should be measured with great care.