Agilent Technologies 34420A User Manual

To Set or Change the Number of Digits
You can set the display to show 4
1
⁄
2
, 5
1
⁄
2
, 6
1
⁄
2
, or 7
1
⁄
2
digits. In this
book, the most significant digit (leftmost on the display) is referred to as
the “
1
⁄
2
” digit, since it can only be a “0” or “1”. The number of digits
displayed also depends upon the integration time set, see page 25.
• The number of digits is set to 6
1
⁄
2
digits at power-on and after a
remote interface reset.
• The number of digits shown is dependent upon integration time and
filter settings. The meter will not allow you to show more digits than
the practical measurement capability of the meter. You can, however,
reduce the number of digits shown.
Fewer More
Digits Digits
Press the Shift key
Selects 5
1
⁄
2
digits
(1 PLC)
Selects 6
1
⁄
2
digits
(10 PLC)
Selects 7
1
⁄
2
digits
(100 PLC)
2
Chapter 2 Front-Panel Operation
To Set or Change the Number of Digits
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Agilent Technologies 34420A Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	34420A
Category	Multimeter
Language	English