7-22 Scanning Model 2700 Multimeter/Switch System User’s Manual
Scan operation
A basic scan is controlled solely by the STEP and SCAN keys. When one of these keys is
pressed, the STEP or SCAN operation will be performed. For the manual/external trigger
scan, the TRIG key or triggers received from another instrument starts the STEP or SCAN
operation. For the monitor scan, a channel monitors readings. When a set reading limit is
reached, STEP or SCAN will start.
Basic scan
Perform the following steps to run the presently configured scan:
1. To start the scan, press STEP or SCAN.
2. The STEP or SCAN annunciator turns on, and channels are scanned from the low-
est to highest number channel. Channels that are turned off will not be scanned.
3. Keep in mind that the Timer Delay for STEP occurs between channels, while the
Timer Delay for SCAN occurs between scans. If the timer is off, both scans will
run at virtually the same speed.
4. With reading count set to a finite value, the last channel scanned will open and the
first channel in the scan list will close. Keep in mind that the scan is still enabled
(STEP or SCAN annunciator on). When you press STEP or SCAN, the scan will
continue starting with the next channel.
5. With reading count set to infinite, the scan will keep repeating.
NOTE While the scan is enabled (STEP or SCAN annunciator on), most front panel keys
are inoperative and will cause the message “HALT SCANNER” to be displayed.
6. To disable the scan, press SHIFT and then HALT.
Buffer
To recall scanned readings stored in the buffer, press RECALL and use the , , Δ, and
∇ keys to navigate through the buffer. Note that the buffer can be read while the
instrument is storing readings. See
Section 6 for details on recalling buffer readings. When
finished, make sure to exit from buffer recall by pressing the EXIT key.
NOTE Channels for an advanced scan can be configured using different mX+ B units
(i.e., ° and
Ω), temperature sensors (i.e., 4-wire RTD and thermistor) and
measurement type (i.e., OCOMP ohms and DCV).
However, when readings are recalled from the buffer, the display may not indicate
the correct mX+ B units symbol or annunciator for each channel. For example,
assume one channel used OCOMP ohms, while a second used
Ω2. When the
readings are recalled, the OCOMP annunciator may remain on for both channels.
This display anomaly is due to memory limitations. Preserving the mX+ B units
and annunciators for each channel would reduce the number of readings that
could be stored in the buffer.
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