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The first parameter in the NRDGS command is a numeric parameter that
specifies the number of readings made per trigger event. For example, to
specify 5 readings per trigger event.
Press:
The display shows:
The second parameter of the NRDGS command specifies the event that
initiates each reading. Since this is not a numeric parameter, a menu is
available for this parameter. Use the up or down arrow keys to cycle through
the list of choices. When the display shows:
Execute the command by pressing:
You have now selected five readings per trigger event. If you execute the
TRIG SGL command, for example, the multimeter will take five readings
and then stop. (The NRDGS command is discussed in detail in Chapter 4.)
Using the MENU Keys In addition to the configuration keys, the multimeter has an alphabetic
command menu that can be accessed using the shifted MENU keys labeled
C, E, L, N, R, S, and T. Each of these letters corresponds to the area you
will enter into the command menu. For example, to enter the menu with
commands starting with T.
Press:
The display shows:
You can now use the Menu Scroll keys (up or down arrow keys} to step
through the menu in alphabetical order (down arrow key) or in reverse
alphabetical order (up arrow key). For example, starting with the TARM
display shown above, by pressing the down arrow key once, the display
shows the next command in alphabetical order (TBUFF). (You can also press
and hold the up or down arrow key to rapidly step through the menu.) Once
you have found the desired command, you can press the Enter key to execute
it immediately (using default parameter values if applicable). If you need to
specify command parameter(s), with the command displayed, press the right
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Enter
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Recall
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