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Utility Functions
Utility functions enable you to configure features of the instrument indirectly
related to measurement selection and configuration. These functions include:
– display configuration - display control and numeric data formatting
– user interaction - localized language selection, audible indicators
– reference settings - time/date, measurement time out, time base,
auto-leveling, 53100 series emulation, NISPOM security
Display Configuration
Measurements can be displayed in numerical or graphical form using the
following keys.
With AutoDigits On, the number of digits displayed is automatically set based on
the gate time. When Off, the number of digits is set with the rotary knob or
[Shift]ed numeric keys. See "Resolution and Gate Time" in Chapter 5 for more
information when AutoDigits On is set.
When Graph is selected, the data is displayed in a trend chart or histogram. Trend
charts and histograms are covered in Chapter 6.