5½ Digit Multimeter Reference Manual Section 2:
2110-901-01 Rev. C/August 2013 2-9
The following table describes the functions and shifted functions associated with each key. The
shifted functions are shown with a shaded background.
Key Function
Selects DC voltage measurement.
Selects AC voltage measurement.
Selects 2-wire resistance measurement.
Selects frequency measurement.
Selects the continuity test.
Selects RTD temperature measurement.
Accepts selection, moving to next choice or back to measurement display.
Selects DC current measurement.
Selects AC current measurement.
Selects 4-wire resistance measurement.
Selects capacitance measurement.
Selects thermocouple temperature measurement.
Sets secondary measurement.
Sets the external trigger mode. When the TRIG indicator is lit, you can trigger the
instrument by pulsing the EXT TRIG input or by pushing the TRIGGER button to
generate manual triggers.
Stores a specified number of subsequent readings.
Changes display resolution. Note that changing the display resolution also changes
the integration time. If you change the digits to 4½, the integration time is set to
0.02 PLC. If digits are set to 5½, the integration time is set to 1 PLC.
Activates the null function in order to offset the measurement error due to the test
Used to access shifted-functions printed in blue over each key.
Configures the settings of selected measurement function. Refer to the topics in Basic
measurement functions (on page 3-1) for configuration details.
Cancels selection, moving back to measurement display.
Enables or disables the reading hold function.
Displays stored readings.
Enables or disables averaging digital filter.
Enables or disables mathematical operations/tests, including PERCENT, AVERAGE,
NULL, LIMITS, mX+b, dB, and dBm.
Switches the instrument to the local mode from the USB or GPIB remote mode.
Offers system-wide settings, trigger settings, and interface configurations. Refer to (7)
Menu overview (on page 2-10) for information about menus.
Enables or disables autorange.