User Manual – Rev AJ
California Instruments
4.5 Standard Measurements
Standard measurements are always available through the MEAS key on the front panel. These
measurements are spread across two to four screens to enhance readability. Switching betw
these screens can be done by successively pressing the MEAS button on the front panel. Thi
will cause the screen to cycle through all available measure
een
s
ment screens.
ments
4.5.1 Standard Controller Measure
For MX Series power sources with the –1 or –3 standard controllers, the following two
measurement screens are available:
Mode
AC
DC
MEASUREMENTS 1
VOLTAGE
AC rms voltage
DC Voltage
CURRENT
AC rms current
DC Current
FREQUENCY Frequency n/a
POWER Real
power
power
MEASUREMENTS 2
VA
power
POWER
Apparent power
PEAK CURR
Highest AC current
found
Highest DC current
found
PO
Power factor
n/a
WER FACT
CREST FACT
Crest factor
n/a
126 MX
Series