Chapter 1. General Information
DM5E Operating Manual 3
1.1 Supplying Power to the DM5E (cont.)
When the battery indicator is in the last quarter, as indicated by the display-screen symbol , replace the batteries as soon as possible. The
DM5E automatically shuts OFF when the batteries are too weak for reliable operation. However, your settings are saved and restored when
the instrument is turned ON again. When testing in remote locations, always carry spare batteries.
1.2 Powering the Instrument ON and OFF
Power the instrument ON by pressing and holding until the instrument display activates. Press and hold while the instrument is
ON to turn it OFF.
1.3 Key Features of the DM5E
• Large hollow/filled thickness digits
• Alarm bar graph
• Standard and custom parameter setups
• Supports new set of DA5xx probes
• Alphanumeric naming of data files (DM5E DL)