Keithley 2790, Reference Manual

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Basic DMM Operation
• DMM measurement capabilities — Summarizes the measurement capabilities of
the Model 2790 and covers maximum signal levels for switching modules.
• High energy circuit safety precautions — Provides safety information when per-
forming measurements in high energy circuits.
• Performance considerations — Covers some considerations that affect overall
performance including warm-up, autozero, and line synchronization.
• Channel scan list parameter — Summarizes the use of the <clist> parameter
which is used throughout this manual to configure scan channels.
• Voltage measurements (DCV and ACV) — Provides detailed information for
making basic DC and AC voltage measurements.
• Current measurements (DCI and ACI) — Provides detailed information for
making basic DC and AC current measurements.
• Resistance measurements (¾2 and ¾4) — Provides detailed information for mak-
ing resistance measurements. Also covered is offset compensated ohms (OCOMP).
• Temperature measurements — Provides detailed information for making ther-
mistor and 4-wire RTD temperature measurements.
• Frequency and period measurements — Provides detailed information for making
frequency and period measurements.
• Continuity testing — Explains how to use the CONT feature to test continuity.
• Remote programming for basic measurements — Covers the commands used to
perform basic measurements. Includes some simple programming examples.
• Measurement queries — Summarizes commands typically used to trigger and/or
return measured readings.