á Averaging – default value is OFF. Set this feature to ON to compensate for random noise that is apparent when measuring some components. There are seven selectable step rates from 2 to 8. Each step adds approximately .25 seconds to the sampling refresh rate of the LCD display.
á AL measurement – default value is OFF. Set this feature to ON to measure the AL value of an unknown toroid core. Press the ‘forward arrow’ key to enter the number of turns on the inductor. To enter the number of turns, select EDIT. A cursor will be displayed under the last digit on the LCD. Pressing the Change key will step the value of the digit over the cursor. Pressing the NEXT key will move the cursor to the far left position. When the number of turns has been entered, press the OK key. For accuracy, a minimum of 10 evenly distributed turns on the core is recommended.
1. Pressing the Menu key and saving the current configuration will place the LCR meter in L+ AL mode. The AL value will be displayed on the second line of the display.
2. To return to normal measurements, press the Menu key and step backward or forward using the appropriate arrow key to the AL display option. Select OFF and press the Menu key again. Save the current configuration.