Percent
This item selects the percentage calculation and lets you specify a reference value. The
displayed reading will be expressed as a percent deviation from the reference value. The
percentage calculation is performed as follows:
where: Input is the normal display reading.
Reference is the user entered constant.
Percent is the displayed result.
Configuration
To configure the percent calculation, perform the following steps:
1. Press SHIFT then MATH to display a math calculation. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select
PERC.
2. Press ENTER to display the present value:
REF:+1.000000^
3. Enter a reference sign, value, and units prefix. Use the and keys to choose a
numerical place and use the ▲ and ▼ keys to increment or decrement the digits.
4. Press ENTER when done.
The Model 2016 will display the result of the calculation. The result is positive when the input
exceeds the reference and negative when the input is less than the reference. Engineering units
are used to show values in the range 1 nano to 1000G. Exponential notation is used above that
range.
Percent
Input - Reference
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100%×=
Reference
Basic Measurements 2-29