7. Explanation of symbols and indications
The following symbols and indications are visible on the device or in the display.
OFF
COM/-
+
AC
DC
Vrms
Vp-p
mV
V
A
mA
μA
kHz
Ω
kΩ
MΩ
LI
LV
hFE
Iceo
IC
IB
Power ON Light
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Overload indicator; the measuring range was exceeded
Symbol for acoustic continuity test
Switch position "OFF"
Reference potential, - for DC
Measuring potential, + for DC
Alternating voltage and current
Direct voltage and current
RMS value for AC measurement
Peak-to-peak value for AC measurement
Millivolt (exp.–3)
Volt (unit of electric voltage)
Ampere (unit of electric current),
Milliampere (exp.–3)
Microampere (exp.–6)
Kilohertz (unit of electric frequency, exp.3)
Ohm (unit of electric resistance)
Kiloohm (exp.3)
Megaohm (exp.6)
Diode operating current
Diode forward voltage
Transistor gain factor
Transistor open-base collector-to-emitter current
Collector current
Base current
Power indicator