NARDA 8718B, User Manual

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57 Chapter 9 Time-Averaged Measurements
9
Time-Averaged Measurements
Measurement Options
The 8718B meter features two averaging modes:
•
Perform fixed-time averaging over any one of several
specific time intervals.
•
Perform averaging to meet the requirements of a
specific standard. The averaging period is
automatically set by meter.
Making Time-Averaged Measurements
To make time averaged measurements ...
1. Access the menu system by pressing the function key
that corresponds to the legend below MENU on the
bottom line of the display.
2. Press number 2 on the keypad to select TIME AVG
from the First Menu Screen .
3. A new menu will appear offering two averaging modes.
The status of both modes will be shown.
4. Press F4 ( OFF ) to turn either time averaging mode off
and return to the measurements screen.
T I M E A V E R A G I N G
1 F I X E D T I M E : O F F
2 S T A N D A R D S : O F F
E N T E R N O . T O T U R N O N
F1 F2 F3 F4
Mode 1
Mode 2