3Multimeter Features  
Making Relative Measurements (Null)
68 U1231A/U1232A/U1233A User’s Guide
Making Relative Measurements (Null)
When making Null measurements, also called relative, each 
reading is the difference between a stored (measured) null 
value and the input signal. 
One possible application is to increase the accuracy of a 
resistance measurement by nulling the test lead resistance. 
Nulling the leads is also particularly important prior to 
making capacitance measurements.
1 To activate the relative mode, press the   key. The 
measurement value at the time, when Null ( ) is 
enabled, is stored as the reference value.
Figure 3-2 Null display
2 Press   again to view the stored reference value. The 
display will return to normal after 3 seconds.
3 To disable the Null function, press   while the stored 
reference value is shown (step 2).
For any measurement function, you can directly measure and 
store the null value by pressing 
 with the test leads 
open (nulls the test lead capacitance), shorted (nulls the test 
lead resistance), or across a desired null value circuit.
Null can be set for both auto and manual range settings, but not in the 
case of an overload.