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Operators Manual
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Error Mode Overview
This section explains how to use Error Mode in general. After the overview, a step-by-
step procedure explains how to use this mode to read UUT error for each Calibrator
output function.
Enter Error Mode
To start Error Mode, turn the rotary knob, push an arrow key, or push

. When error
mode is entered, the starting value is the reference from which errors are computed. A
new reference is established when you exit and then reenter error mode.
Exit Error Mode
Table 4-4 lists the actions that cause the Calibrator to exit error mode.
Table 4-4. Keys that Exit Error Mode
Key or Selection Action

Returns to the previous reference value.

+

Establishes a new reference.
A new keypad entry +

Establishes a new reference.
New Ref Selection Establishes the present output as a new reference.

Establishes a new reference that is equal to ten times the previous
reference value.

Establishes a new reference that is equal to one tenth of the
previous reference value.
Offset Selection
Identifies the present output as a zero-scale endpoint for scaling
and establishes 0.0 as the new reference.
Scale Selection
Identifies the present output as a full-scale endpoint for scaling
and causes the display to show scale error.

Returns to the power-up state.
Setup Menu Selection Opens the Setup menu.
Note
The Scale and Offset selections are revealed by touching the + icon on the
right of the display above the bottom row of selections. The New Ref
selection appears with the Scale and Offset selections once error mode is
entered.