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TM 9-2320-303-24-2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED
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MULTIMETER - CONTINUED
2.
Continuity Tests. Continuity tests are performed to check for breaks in a circuit (such as a fuse, switch, light bulb or
electrical cable).
NOTE
If digital readout will not zero properly, replace batteries and repeat zeroing procedure. If digital readout will
not zero after batteries have been replaced, notify your supervisor.
a.
Zero the Multimeter.
(1)
Set multimeter ON/OFF switch (1) to ON position.
(2)
Press OHMS FUNCTION switch (2).
(3)
Press LOWEST VOLTAGE/OHMS selector switch (3).
(4)
Touch black and red probes (4 and 5) together and check for a zero reading on digital readout (6).
2
6
1
3
5
4
CAUTION
Before performing a continuity test, always turn master battery switch to OFF position and disconnect cir-
cuit to be tested. Failure to follow this caution may damage multimeter.
b.
Testing for Continuity.
(1)
Zero multimeter.
(2)
Connect black and red probes (4 and 5) to both terminals of circuit being tested.
(3)
Read digital readout (6) and interpret results as follows:
(a) If digital readout (6) indicates 0 (zero), circuit has continuity.
(b) If digital readout (6) indicates resistance, circuit is open.
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