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  User Manual for DM3000 Series 
Null Measurement 
The DM3000 allows separate null settings to be saved for each of the following 
measurement functions: dc voltage, ac voltage, dc current, ac current, resistance, 
frequency/period, and capacitance. 
When making null measurements, each reading is different between a stored 
(selected or measured) null value and the input signal. One possible application is to 
increase the accuracy of two–wire resistance measurements by nulling the test lead 
resistance. Nulling the leads is particularly important prior to making capacitance 
measurements. The formula used for calculating null measurements is: 
 
Result = reading – null value 
 
The null value is adjustable, and you can set it to any value between 0 and 
±120% of 
the highest range, for the present function.
 
 
Press     Æ    Null , enter the menu shown below: 
 
 
Figure 2-5 
 
Table 2-6 Null Measurement Menu Explanation 
 
Function Menu  Explanation 
Current  The current measured value will be the setting value. 
Clear    Set the value to be zero 
On/Off  Turn the Null function on or off. 
 
Save all changes, back to a higher level menu.