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Input Type Selection and Range Adjustment, Relative Measurements
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1586A Users Manual Input Type Selection and Range Adjustment The DMM menu has four softkeys available to select and configure the front-panel inputs for the measurement type. After a softkey is pushed, the user is prompted for additional input information to fully configure the input. To adjust the range of the measurement after the input is configured, push the and keys on the front panel to cycle through the available range selections. Push the and to adjust the rate setting, which determines the sample rate. Input Type and Range Input Function Selection Figure 5-2. Input Function Selection hcn043.eps Relative Measurements The DMM feature has a relative function that lets the user make relative measurements. A relative measurement is the difference above or below a baseline measurement value. To make a relative measurement, a measurement is made from the front panel then the REL softkey is pushed (). The Product takes the measurement and freezes it as the baseline measurement as shown in Figure 5-3. Any measurements made after this point is shown as the amount above or below the baseline measurement that is referred to as the relative measurement value. When REL function is activated, the range is locked automatically. To make a relative measurement: 1. Push . 2. Push to open the DMM Menu. 3. Configure the input. 4. Push to show the channel options. 5. Make a measurement from the front panel. After the measurement is stable, push (REL) to set the baseline. 6. Observe subsequent readings as relative measurements. 5-4 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664