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Scope Multimeter Operations Operations
Setup Controls
Basic tool settings are adjusted here.
z To adjust setup controls:
1. Select Setup from the Scope Multimeter toolbar.
The Scope Multimeter Preferences dialog box opens
2. Select Setup from the dialog box.
A submenu of options displays:
– Units—use to set how measurement values display, US standard or metric
– Snapshot—use to adjust the percentage of data captured following a trigger event
– Ignition—use to configure the optional ignition scope and to display RPM values
Selecting from the submenu opens a dialog box for that item. Dialog box options for each item
are discussed in the following sections.
3. Make dialog box selections as needed.
4. Select OK to close the dialog box.
5. Select Back twice to close the Scope Multimeter Preferences dialog box.
Units
The units of measurement can be changed between US customary or metric units of measure for
pressure and vacuum readings. Selecting Units opens the Setup dialog box. The selected radio
knobs on the Setup dialog box shows which setting is active. (Figure 9-16)
Figure 9-16 Sample Setup Units dialog box
Abbreviation Description
bar bar
inHg inches of mercury
kg/cm2 kilograms per centimeter squared
kPa kilopascal
mmHg millimeters of mercury
psi pounds per square inch