User's Guide
True RMS Multimeter
Extech 430
EX430-en-GB_v5.6 4/15
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech 430 (part number EX430) True RMS Autoranging
Multimeter. This meter measures AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Capacitance,
Frequency, Duty Cycle, Diode Test, and Continuity plus Thermocouple Temperature. Proper use and
care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service.
Safety
International Safety Symbols
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer to the
manual for further information.
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous voltages
may be present
Double insulation
This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, may result damage to the product.
This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so marked must not be
connected to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground
exceeds (in this case) 600 VAC or VDC.
WARNING
CAUTION
MAX
600V