Keysight U1271A - Figure 2-30 DC Current Display

2 Making Measurements
Measuring AC or DC Current
94 U1271A/U1272A User’s Guide
2 Press to cycle between DC ( ), AC ( ), AC+DC
( ), or % scale ( or ) current measurements.
3 Open the circuit path to be tested. Probe the test points
and read the display.
Figure 2-30 DC current display
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Reversing the leads will produce a negative reading, but will not damage
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CAUTION
• For measuring AC current signals with a DC offset (U1272A only), refer
to the “Measuring AC and DC Signals (U1272A only)” on page 64.
• For measuring DC current from a mixed signal in DC measurement
mode, ensure that the Filter is enabled (Refer to “Enabling and
disabling the Filter” on page 131).
NOTE
• 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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