Certain tests may display a confirmation prompt asking “Do you wish to calibrate this probe?” before continuing with the test. As general practice, it is important to ensure the test probe is calibrated before testing, to ensure accurate results.
Typical resistance, pressure, and vacuum tests will display the calibration message, reminding you to calibrate the probe. To perform the probe calibration, select Yes at the prompt and continue to follow the onscreen instructions to complete the calibration.
Example: For the ohms (resistance) calibration process, once completed, zero ohms should be displayed when the leads are connected together. When the leads are separated, the upward arrows on the display indicate infinite resistance or an open circuit.
During an ohms test or a pressure test, a manual probe recalibration can be initiated by selecting the probe icon from the Control Panel to open the probe menu. Then select either the Ohms or Pressure (100, 500, 5000) items from the probe menu. The menu selections will display a graphic of a balance scale with an “X” through it (on right side) to indicate that probe is not calibrated .
