Q: Can I switch from auto to manual range on the MT-1710N? A: Yes, you can switch between auto and manual range using the RANGE button.
By default, the meter starts in Auto Range Mode, indicated by “AUTO” on the screen.
To switch to Manual Range Mode, short press the RANGE button. The “AUTO” icon will disappear.
In Manual Mode, the meter starts from the lowest range. Each short press of the RANGE button will cycle through the next available range.
To return to Auto Range Mode, press and hold the RANGE button until the “AUTO” icon reappears.
If you're comparing this meter with a standard multimeter, keep in mind that most basic models calculate voltage using average or peak values, which are only accurate for pure sine waves.
However, in real-world applications—like measuring outputs from thyristor-controlled rectifiers or inverters (non-sine waveforms)—those meters can be significantly inaccurate.
The MT-1710N, like the MT-1707N, is a True RMS multimeter, allowing it to deliver accurate readings even for non-sinusoidal waveforms.