Backlight - IDEAL 61-773 Manuel D'instructions

OPERATION:
High Voltage Warning (HI-V)
The meter beeps and lights an LED when measuring > 30V AC on the VAC function and >30V
DC when on the VDC function.
Notes: This features does not work in the Ohm, capacitor, continuity or clamp modes. Audible
indication can be disabled by pressing and holding the Max/min button while turning the
function switch from OFF to any desired Function. Wait for Hb to be displayed and then release
the button. To enable, turn the unit off and back on.
Data Hold Feature
Press the Hold button on the side of the meter to toggle in and out of the data hold mode.
"HOLD" appears in the upper left of the meter display when data hold is active. Use the data
hold feature to lock a measurement reading on the display. Press the Hold button again to
unlock the display and obtain a real-time reading.
Peak Feature
In PEAK mode, the meter display the PEAK value of AC Volts or Current measurement.
PEAK function is enabled by Depressing the PEAK HOLD button for > 2 seconds.
To Exit PEAK Mode Depress the PEAK HOLD button again for > 2 seconds.
Max/Min Feature
The Max/Min records the maximum and minimum measured value. Press the Max/Min button
to activate this feature and to toggle between max, and Min readings. The unit will continually
capture max and min values over time. Depressing the max/min button for >2 sec. exits the
mode. Note: To record max/min values over a time period >30 min, the Auto Power Off (APO)
feature must be defeated.
Relative Mode
Press "∆" button to enter the Relative mode. The "∆" symbol is displayed, and the value on
the display is subtracted and stored as a reference value. In the Relative mode, the value shown
on the display is always the difference between the stored reference value and the present
reading. Press the "∆" button again for > 2 seconds to exit the Relative mode.
Zero Feature (61-775 model only)
The "ZERO" button is used to zero out the display before measuring DC current. Press the
"ZERO" button to subtract out the non-zero number. Then, measure the DC amps. Pressing the
"ZERO" button again causes the "ZERO" to flash and the original offset number to be displayed.
Depress the "ZERO" button for >2 sec. to exit this mode.
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Auto Power Off (APO) Feature
The meter automatically powers itself down after about 30 minutes of no use. Press any
button, and the meter will wake up and display the last reading taken before power down.
To Disable APO, press and hold the ( / Hz) button while turning the dial to any desired
function. When APO is defeated, the "APO" will be removed from the display. Turning the meter
off and back on will restore the APO default.

Backlight

Press the button in the middle of the meter to turn the back-
light on and off. The green backlight will remain lit for about
3 minutes before it automatically turns off to conserve
battery power.
Note: Backlight consumes 4x the battery power.
Measuring AC Current (Amps):
CORRECT INCORRECT
Single Currents
Conductor cancel
only
Note: 61-775 model also measures DC Current.
Backlight on in
all functions.
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