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Chapter 1 Quick Start
To Configure a Channel for Scanning
To Configure a Channel for Scanning
Any channel that can be “read” by the instrument can also be included in
a scan. This includes readings on multiplexer channels, a read of a
digital port, or a read of the count on a totalizer channel. Automated
scanning
is not allowed with the RF multiplexer, matrix, actuator,
digital output, or voltage output (DAC) modules.
1 Select the channel to be added to the scan list.
Turn the knob until the desired channel is shown on the right side of
front-panel display. The channel number is a three-digit number; the
left-most digit represents the slot number (
1 00, 2 00, or 3 00) and the two
digits on the right indicate the channel number (1 02 , 1 10 , etc.).
Note: You can use and to skip to the beginning of the previous or
next slot.
For this example, assume that you have the 34901A multiplexer
installed in slot 100 and select channel 103.
2 Select the measurement parameters for the selected channel.
Use the knob to scroll through the measurement choices on each level of
the menu. When you press
to make your selection, the menu
automatically guides you through all relevant choices to configure a
measurement on the selected function. When you have finished
configuring the parameters, you are automatically exited from the menu.
The current selection (or default) is displayed in full bright for easy
identification. When you make a different selection, the new choice is
shown in full bright and it becomes the default selection. The order of the
choices always remains the same; however, you always enter the menu
at the current (full bright) setting for each parameter.
Note: The menu will time-out after about 20 seconds of inactivity and any
changes made previously will take effect.
For this example, configure channel 103 to measure a J-type
thermocouple with 0.1 °C of display resolution.
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