GW Instek GDM-8261 - Page 19

GDM-8261 Remote Viewer Guide
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Test Time
4. Choose the duration of the measurement (in
minutes) from the Test Time drop down selection
menu. You can choose from continuous or .5 to
1440 minutes. Measurements will cease after the
allotted time has elapsed from when the Start
button is pressed.
If Continuous is selected then the measurements
will continue until the Start button is pressed again.
5. Click OK.
Simulate (test)
measurement
item
To view (simulate) how each measurement item works
w
ithout actually operating the DMM, the Random
Data function will input random data into DMM
V
iewer to test the software functionality.
The Random Data function will be disabled if the
DMM is connected. To use the Random Data
function any instrument must be disconnected from
the operating PC or turned off.
1. Check the Random Data
checkbox
Now that Random Data has been checked, DMM
V
iewer will function as if the multimeter is connected.
There is no need to configure any connection settings.
Note
Only the primary display mode will have random data.
You cannot test the secondary display for random data.
Random data will fill the display panel and data field at
the sample rate selected in the Setting menu.