MIN MAX AVG
Button
MNMX
< 1 second
MNMX
< 1 second
MNMX
< 1 second
MNMX
Exit MIN MAX
> 2 seconds
AVG
Auto-Power Off
In order to save battery life, your multimeter powers down automatically after
approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. You can turn it back on by turning the function
selector switch to OFF and back to a measuring function. The instrument does not power
down while in Max MIN AVG mode. You can disable Auto Power Off by pressing and
holding the MAX MIN AVG button while turning the meter ON.
Safety Test Leads
The test leads provided with your HD160C meter have shrouded banana plugs to eliminate
the possibility of shock if the plugs accidentally pull out of the meter while making a
measurement. Each set of test leads includes a pair of threaded alligator clips for secure
attachment to the probe tips. Replacement part number for Safety test leads is TL1500.
The MIN MAX AVG feature reads and updates the display
to show the maximum, minimum, or average value
measured after you press the MIN MAX AVG button.
Pressing the MIN MAX AVG button for less than 1 second
will put the meter into a mode of displaying the maximum,
minimum, average, or actual readings. Each time the
button is pressed, the meter will cycle to the next display
mode as shown in the table below. Press the MIN MAX AVG
button for more than 2 seconds to disable this feature.
Select the proper Range using the RANGE button before
enabling the MIN MAX AVG feature.
This function will not autorange.
Display
MAX
Maximum value after feature activated
MIN
Minimum value after feature activated
AVG
Average value after feature is activated
Actual reading, min max being recorded.
Normal measurement, actual reading
Value Displayed
11