2-22 Measurement Options Model 6517A Getting Started Manual
Enabling math
The selected math calculation is enabled by simply pressing the MATH key. When
enabled, the MATH annunciator turns on and the calculation type (NONE, POLY, %, or %
DEV) is displayed. Also, one of the following messages is briefly displayed:
Math Enabled
Display = NONE (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = POLY (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = % (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = % DEV (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = DEV (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = RATIO (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = LOG10 (reading)
Math is disabled by pressing MATH a second time.
Additional math operations
In addition to the math performed on single readings described above, the Model 6517A
has these math operations:
• Math performed on buffered readings (maximum and minimum values, average,
and standard deviation).
• Math performed on single readings as part of a pass/fail limits test.
NOTE
Complete information on MATH is provided in Section 2 of the User’s Manual.