Ranging
You can let the multimeter automatically select the range using
autoranging
or you can select a fixed range using
manual ranging
.
Autoranging is convenient because the multimeter automatically selects
the appropriate range for each measurement. However, you can use
manual ranging for faster measurements since the multimeter does not
have to determine which range to use for each measurement.
•
The selected mode (auto or manual range) is stored in
volatile
memory; the multimeter returns to autoranging when power has
been off or after a remote interface reset.
•
Autorange thresholds:
Down range at <10% of range
Up range at >120% of range
•
If the input signal is greater than the present range can measure, the
multimeter gives an
overload indication
: “
OVLD
” from the front
panel or “9.9037” from the remote interface.
•
For frequency and period measurements, the multimeter uses one
“range” for all inputs between 3 Hz and 300 kHz. The multimeter
determines an internal resolution based on a 3 Hz signal. If you
query the range, the multimeter will respond with “3 Hz”. With no
input signal applied, frequency and period measurements return “0”.
•
The range is fixed for continuity tests (1 k
Ω
range) and diode tests
(1 Vdc range with 1 mA current source output).
•
For ratio measurements, the specified range applies to the signal
connected to the
Input
terminals. Autoranging is automatically
selected for reference voltage measurements on the
Sense
terminals.
Ranging is local to the selected function. This means that you can select
the ranging method (auto or manual) for each function independently.
When manually ranging, the selected range is local to the function; the
multimeter remembers the range when you switch between functions.
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Chapter 3 Features and Functions
Measurement Configuration
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Summary of Contents for 34401A
Page 12: ...1 Quick Start 1 ...
Page 26: ...2 Front Panel Menu Operation 2 ...
Page 50: ...3 Features and Functions 3 ...
Page 103: ...4 Remote Interface Reference 4 ...
Page 135: ...SCPI Status System 4 Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference The SCPI Status Model 135 ...
Page 170: ...5 Error Messages 5 ...
Page 182: ...6 Application Programs 6 ...
Page 196: ...7 Measurement Tutorial 7 ...
Page 214: ...8 Specifications 8 ...