15Subject to change without noticeC o n t e n t sDeutsch 4Français 26Español 38EnglishGeneral information concerning the CE marking 14Curve Tracer HM6042 16Specifications 17Important hints 18Symbols 18Unpacking 18Use of tilt handle 18Transport 18Storage 18Safety guidelines 18Proper operating conditions 18Warranty and repair 19Maintentance 19Mains voltage 19Changing the line fuse 19Controls and display 20Introduction to HM6042 21General 21Operating advice 21Using of the HM6042 21Screen settings 21Performing device tests 21Choosing the DUT type 21Setting the test ranges 21Displaying curves 22Measuring device parameters 23Using the cursor functions 23Memory function, component matching 23Error messages 23Application examples 24Characteristic curves of a bipolar transistor 24Characteristic curves of a field effect transistor 24