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Chapter 3

Front-Panel Operation

Title Page

Introduction.......................................................................................................... 3-3

Controls and Indicators........................................................................................ 3-4

Front-Panel Feature Descriptions .................................................................... 3-4

Display Panel................................................................................................... 3-5

Rear-Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 3-7

Adjusting the Meter’s Range........................................................................... 3-8

Navigating the Front-Panel Menu........................................................................ 3-8

Configuring the Meter for a Measurement .......................................................... 3-8

Setting the Beeper State................................................................................... 3-8

Setting the Display Resolution ........................................................................ 3-9

Setting the AC Signal Filter ............................................................................ 3-9

Setting Continuity Resistance Threshold and Diode Test Parameters ............ 3-10

Setting the Default Temperature Scale (4050 Only) ....................................... 3-10

Enabling High Input Impedance...................................................................... 3-10

Using the Analyze Functions ............................................................................... 3-11

Collecting Statistics on Measurements............................................................ 3-11

Testing Using Limits ....................................................................................... 3-12

Setting an Offset Value ................................................................................... 3-13

Using MX+B ................................................................................................... 3-13

Using TrendPlot............................................................................................... 3-14

Using the Histogram Function......................................................................... 3-16

Controlling Trigger Functions ............................................................................. 3-16

Choosing a Trigger Source.............................................................................. 3-17

Setting the Trigger Delay ................................................................................ 3-18

Setting the Number of Samples....................................................................... 3-18

Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal ......................................... 3-18

Accessing and Controlling Memory................................................................ 3-18

Storing Readings in Memory........................................................................... 3-19

Recalling Readings from Memory .................................................................. 3-20

Storing Meter Configuration Information ....................................................... 3-21

Storing the Power-up Configuration................................................................ 3-22

Recalling the Power-up Configuration ............................................................ 3-22

Removing the Power-up Configuration........................................................... 3-22

Recalling a Meter Configuration ..................................................................... 3-23

Managing Memory .......................................................................................... 3-23

Controlling System-Related Operations .............................................................. 3-24

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