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User Manual for DM3000 Series
To Measure Frequency and Period
In view of Frequency and Period Measurement function, the following part
demonstrated how to link the measurement connection and how to choose
measurement functions. The following practice will gradually guide you to be familiar
with the Frequency and Period Measurement technique.
Frequency Test
Figure 1-31
Table 1-10 Frequency Test characteristics
Range Auto Range
Measurement Range 3Hz~300kHz
Input Signal Range 100mVAC~750VAC
Import Protection 750VRMS on all ranges (HI Terminal)
Configurable Parameters Null value
Basic measurement:
1. Connect test leads as Figure 1-32 shown. Red test lead connects the HI Terminal,
Black test lead connects the LO Terminal.
2. Press to select the Frequency Test.
3. Set the Null value
Null computing will be an option operation, could be setup in accordance with
user demand. If user does not implement Null computing, this parameter is not
required, direct implementation of the next step.
(To know the specific setting methods of the Null value setting, please refer to
Chapter 2 “To Set Up Measurement Parameters”, Null computing)