Keysight U1271A - Measuring DC Voltage

2 Making Measurements
Measuring DC Voltage
60 U1271A/U1272A User’s Guide
Measuring DC Voltage
This multimeter displays DC voltage values as well as their
polarity. Negative DC voltages will return a negative sign on
the left of the display.
1 To measure a DC voltage with your multimeter, rotate the
rotary switch to / or / and set up your
multimeter as shown in Figure 2- 4.
2 Probe the test points and read the display.
Figure 2-4 DC voltage display
NOTE
• For firmware version 2.00 and below, the Filter function is switched off
by default. Customers are advised to update their products to the latest
firmware version to take advantage of the latest safety features and
measurement improvements.
• Press to cycle through the available dual display combinations. See
Appendix B, “Dual Display Combinations Using the Dual Key,” starting
on page 179 to learn more.
• Press to enable the frequency test mode for voltage
measurements. See “Frequency Test Mode” on page 101 to learn more.
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