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Display:
Secondary
measured
values
display for
some
functions
Display:
Measured
Values
display
area
Not all icons shown are used with the 285
Auto Power Off is active. Instrument powers off after
15 minutes of inactivity. This feature can be disabled.
Low battery indicator. When on, battery should be
changed. If battery voltage drops too low, operation will
Indicates a voltage over 30V AC or DC is being
measured. Extra caution should be taken when
measuring higher voltages or injury may occur.
Blinks when Bluetooth is on and ready for pairing to the
View app. Indicator stay on continuously when
connected to smart device.
Relative – Once pressed, the reading on the display is
stored and used as reference in the main display.
Subsequent readings are in the sub display and
relative to this stored value.
Hold/Backlight – Press to freeze/unfreeze the display.
Press and hold to activate the backlight.
Range – Toggles between manual and auto range.
Press to switch to manual range then press
repeatedly to select the range. Press and hold to
return to Auto Range (AT in lower left of display).
Record – Activates record mode. Repeatedly pressing
REC cycles through maximum, minimum, and
average readings (shown in main display). Sub
display shows current reading. Press and hold to
Inrush/BT – Press to turn Inrush Current capture on
and off. Press and hold to turn Bluetooth on and off.
Function – Use to select the gray functions on the
rotary switch. Also used to set default temperature
units and to enable or disable auto power off. See
Measurement function selector
Continuity Buzzer / Resistance
Capacitance
Microamps DC using test leads
AC Amperage using the jaw
Input Jacks
Test Lead Connections
Black test lead connection for
measuring AC/DC volts, Continuity
Buzzer, Resistance, Diode Test,
Capacitance, Frequency,
Temperature, and DC Microamps.
Red test lead connection for
measuring AC/DC volts, Continuity
Buzzer, Resistance, Diode Test,
Capacitance, Frequency,
Temperature, and DC Microamps.
