Introduction
This section summarizes front panel operation of the Model 2010. It is organized as follows:
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Front panel summary —
Includes an illustration and summarizes keys, display, and
connections.
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Rear panel summary —
Includes an illustration and summarizes connections.
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Power-up —
Describes connecting the instrument to line power, the power-up sequence,
the warm-up time, and default conditions.
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Display —
Discusses the display format and messages that may appear while using the
instrument.
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Measuring voltage —
Covers DC and AC voltage measurement connections and low
level voltage considerations.
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Ratio
— Details ratio function connections for DC voltages and voltage measurement
with the SENSE terminals.
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Measuring current —
Covers DC and AC current measurement connections and current
fuse replacement.
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Measuring resistance —
Details two and four-wire measurement connections,
shielding considerations, dry circuit measurement, and offset compensation.
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Measuring frequency and period —
Covers frequency and period measurement
connections.
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Measuring temperature —
Describes the use of thermocouples and four-wire RTDs for
temperature measurements.
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Math —
Covers the mX+b, percent, dBm, and dB math functions performed on single
readings.
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Measuring continuity —
Explains setting up and measuring continuity of a circuit.
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Testing diodes —
Describes testing general-purpose and zener diodes.
2-2 Basic Measurements