Keysight U3606B, User Manual

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System-Related Operation 4
Utility Menu Items
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Setting the smooth function
The smooth function is a special short- term average that
differs from the average function of the MinMax operation.
The smooth function filters noise and stabilizes readings.
The average function of the MinMax operation is considered
as a long- term average as it uses all of the readings to
perform averaging.
The smooth function has a fixed number of readings that
will be used for averaging. This fixed number is known as
the number of points which you can set from the Utility
menu. The smooth function also includes a fluctuation count
which limits the range of the readings that can be used for
the averaging. Smoothed readings obtained using the smooth
function are easier to read as the readings are stabilized.
The smooth function and the average function of the MinMax
operation are independent functions and mutually exclusive
in which they cannot occur at the same time.
When the smooth function is enabled, the AVG annunciator
will be flashing to indicate its ON state. The smooth function
will start its calculations using the parameters set in the
Utility menu.
Press [ ] or [ ] to enable or disable the smooth function
(“on” or “oF”).
N O T E
The smooth function calculation can be restarted by pressing [MinMax]
for more than one second.