Digital Multimeter Operation 2
Making Measurements
U3606A User’s and Service Guide 49
Performing continuity tests
Making the connections
Connect the test leads as shown below:
Figure 2-8 Terminal connections for continuity tests
Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors
before measuring resistance or conductance, or testing circuit
continuity, to avoid damaging the U3606A or the device under test.
Te s t
current
Open or
closed
circuit
• The U3606A will automatically select a suitable range for continuity
measurements by default (autoranging). To manually select a range,
see “Selecting a Range” on page 54 for more information.
• The resolution for continuity tests is fixed to 3½ digits.