Making Measurements
Using the Measurement Functions
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DC Current
Press the
DCI key to show the DCI menu.
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DCI Menu
This function provides measurements, in decade ranges fro
200
A to
20A. (NOTE: the 20A range is only available on the front terminals. The
front current terminal is not fused.)
To cancel autoranging and enter a manually selected range, press any range
selection or the Auto softkey. The Multimeter enters the selected range or
reverts to the auto-selected range.
DCI Configuration (Resolution, LP Filter and Fast)
Press the
Config key to see the DCI CONFIG menu. Resl is a menu key; Filt and Fast are
toggle keys.
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DCI Configuration Menu
Provides selection of the resolution for subsequent readings.
Controls a three-pole analog filter for increased noise rejection.
The Filter annunciator on the left-hand display indicates that the filter is
active and indicates its cut-in frequency.
Select a higher read rate. This will result in an increase in uncertainty due
to noise.
The Fast annunciator on the left-hand display indicates that the higher read
rate is active.
DCI Resolution
Press the Resl key to see the DCI RESL menu:
DCI RESL Menu
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5
6
7
5-1/2-digits resolution
6-1/2-digits resolution
7-1/2-digits resolution
Refer to Table 3-2 for the ADC integration times applicable to the various resolution and
Fast On/Off settings.
To revert to the
DCI CONFIG menu, press the Config key.
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