3 Front Panel Operation
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Power-up procedure............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 Line power connections............................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 Line fuse replacement.................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.3 Power-up sequence...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.4 High energy circuit safety precautions........................................................................................................ 3-4
3.2.5 Power-on default conditions........................................................................................................................ 3-4
3.2.6 Warm-up period........................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.7 IEEE-488 primary address .......................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Display................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.3.1 Display format............................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.3.2 Multiple displays ......................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3 Information messages.................................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.3.4 Status and error messages............................................................................................................................ 3-9
3.3.5 Menu structures ......................................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.6 EXIT key ................................................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.4 Functions ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.4.1 DC and AC voltage ................................................................................................................................... 3-13
3.4.2 DC and AC current.................................................................................................................................... 3-28
3.4.3 Two and four-wire resistance.................................................................................................................... 3-35
3.4.4 Frequency .................................................................................................................................................. 3-40
3.4.5 Temperature............................................................................................................................................... 3-43
3.5 Range................................................................................................................................................................. 3-52
3.5.1 Display resolution...................................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.5.2 Maximum readings.................................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.5.3 Manual ranging.......................................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.5.4 Autoranging............................................................................................................................................... 3-53
3.6 Relative.............................................................................................................................................................. 3-53
3.6.1 Configuring rel .......................................................................................................................................... 3-53
3.6.2 Enabling rel ............................................................................................................................................... 3-54
3.6.3 Multiple display of rel ............................................................................................................................... 3-54
3.7 Triggers.............................................................................................................................................................. 3-54
3.7.1 Trigger model............................................................................................................................................ 3-54
3.7.2 Configuring the measure layer .................................................................................................................. 3-59
3.7.3 Configuring the scan layer......................................................................................................................... 3-62
3.7.4 Configuring the arm layer ......................................................................................................................... 3-64
3.7.5 Halting triggers.......................................................................................................................................... 3-66
3.7.6 External triggering..................................................................................................................................... 3-66
3.7.7 Trigger Link............................................................................................................................................... 3-69
3.8 Buffer................................................................................................................................................................. 3-80
3.8.1 Burst mode................................................................................................................................................. 3-80
3.8.2 Configuring data storage ........................................................................................................................... 3-83
3.8.3 Storing and recalling readings................................................................................................................... 3-84
3.8.4 Buffer multiple displays ............................................................................................................................ 3-85
3.9 Filters................................................................................................................................................................. 3-86
3.9.1 Digital filter types...................................................................................................................................... 3-86
3.9.2 Digital filter modes.................................................................................................................................... 3-86
3.9.3 Response time (Digital filter).................................................................................................................... 3-88
3.9.4 Auto filtering (Digital) .............................................................................................................................. 3-88
3.9.5 Configuring the digital filter...................................................................................................................... 3-88
3.9.6 Enabling/disabling the filter ...................................................................................................................... 3-90
3.9.7 Analog filter............................................................................................................................................... 3-91
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