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Setting an Offset Value, Using MX+B, To enter the M value
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8845A/8846A Users Manual Setting an Offset Value The offset function provides a means of displaying the difference between a measured value and a stored offset value. This type of measurement is referred to as a relative measurement. There are two methods of entering an offset value into the Meter. The first method is to enter a specified number into the offset register either through the front-panel or over the remote interface. Previously stored values are replaced with the new value. The offset value is stored in volatile memory and is set to zero when power is applied to the Meter or the Meter receives a reset through the remote interface. The second method is to measure the desired reference value through the Meter's input connections and press Z. The measured value is placed into the offset register and the display immediately starts showing the difference between measurements and the stored value. Note The Zero key cannot be used to zero a DB or DBM measurement. Refer to "Measuring AC Voltage" in Chapter 4 of this manual. To enter an offset value through the front-panel: 1. Press J 2. Press the MATH soft key 3. Press the OFFSETsoft key. To select the digit to adjust, press either . With the desired digit selected, press the soft key labeled -- to decrement the digit or ++ to increment the character. The right most character is the multiplier. This character can be set to p, n, µ, m, k, M, or G. 4. Press ENTER to set the value in the offset register. Using MX+B The MX+B function provides a means of calculating a linear value using a measured value (X) and two constants: M and B. The constant M represents a gain, while the constant B represents an offset. To make an mX+B calculation: 1. Press J. 2. Press the MATH soft key. 3. Press the mX+B soft key. To enter the M value: 4. Press the mX soft key To select the digit to adjust, press either . With the desired digit selected, press the soft key labeled -- to decrement the digit or ++ to increment the character. 5. Press ENTER to enter the M value. 6. Press Bto return to the MX+B menu. 3-12