LinearMaster Compact Linear IC Tester
will be displayed at the top left hand cell of the display in normal
operating mode. A low battery warning will also be displayed during a
result display. Test results may be inconsistent under these conditions.
3. battery eliminator
An external battery eliminator is available for prolonged use of the
LinearMaster Compact. Some ICs consume a significant amount of
current when powered up, and battery life can be conserved by using the
eliminator. There is no need to remove the batteries prior to inserting
the battery eliminator.
However, please note that during prolonged
periods of non-use batteries are prone to leakage and should be
removed. Note that to avoid damage to the unit we strongly advise that
you only use the recommended battery eliminator that is available by
contacting your distributor.
Note that using an incorrect battery
eliminator voltage may damage the unit and invalidate the warranty.
4. switching on
To switch the unit on, simply press the 'ON' key. To preserve battery
life, the unit powers itself off after approximately three minutes of non-
use or when "Sw Off" is selected from the main menu. When the unit is
switched on, it first performs a self-diagnosis test. Therefore, before
switching on, check that the test socket is empty to prevent interference
with the diagnostics. If the unit passes the self-test, a pass result will be
displayed on the screen. Press a key to enter the main operating mode
- the display will be as follows:
NO:
MODE:Single :RDY
When this initial display is obtained the LinearMaster Compact is ready
for use. If, however, the message SELF-TEST FAIL: is displayed along
with a fault message, this indicates that a self-test diagnostic fault has
been detected. Any detected faults will be displayed one at a time.
Pressing the TEST/EXEC key will then revert to the opening menu as
above, but of course operation of the unit will then be suspect. Before
contacting your distributor, check that the test socket is completely
empty.
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