Remote Operation 
 
FLUKE 45 Command Emulation Summary 
 
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Function Modifier Commands and Queries 
The commands in Table 22 relate to the function modifiers. A function modifier causes 
the Meter to modify the normal operation of a measurement function (or perform an 
action on a measurement) before displaying a reading. 
Table 22. Function Modifier Commands and Queries 
Command  Description 
AFILT (on/off) 
 
 
 
 
AFILT? 
 
DB 
 
 
 
 
DBCLR 
 
 
DBPOWER 
 
 
 
DBREF <value> 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DBREF? 
 
 
DFILT (on/off) 
 
 
 
Activates or deactivates the 3-pole analog filter to improve noise immunity for dc 
functions. This filter is only available in DCV, DCI, 2-Wire and 4-Wire resistance. The 
default setting is OFF. If an attempt is made to enable the filter in a mode not 
permitted, the request is ignored. 
 
Returns the state of the analog filter. 
 
Meter enters decibels modifier. Any reading shown in the primary display is in 
decibels. 
 
An Execution Error is generated if the meter is not in a volts ac and/or dc function. 
 
Meter exits the decibels modifier and displays readings in normal units. Also clears 
dB and Power modifiers. 
 
Meter enters dB Power modifier if the reference impedance is set to 2, 4, 8, or 16 
ohms and a voltage function has been selected. Otherwise, an Execution Error is 
generated. In dB Power, readings shown in the primary display are in watts. 
 
Set dB reference impedance to a <value> shown in Table 22A. This value 
corresponds to the reference impedance (ohms) indicated. 
 
If <value> is not a value shown in Table 22A, an Execution Error is generated. 
 
Table 22A. Reference Impedance Values 
Value 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
Ref Impedance 
2 
4 
8 
16 
50 
75 
93 
110 
124 
125 
135 
Value 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
 
Ref Impedance 
150 
250 
300 
500 
600 
800 
900 
1000 
1200 
8000 
 
 
Meter returns a <value> shown in Table 22A. This value corresponds to the 
reference impedance indicated. 
 
Activates or deactivates the digital averaging filter to reduce noise for dc functions. 
This filter is only available in DCV, DCI, 2-Wire and 4-Wire resistance. The default 
setting is ON. If an attempt is made to enable the filter in a mode not permitted, the 
request is ignored.