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3.3.1 Percent(%)
Definition
This mathematical function calculates the ratio of a measurement reading to a
specified target value as the form of percentage. The calculation formula is shown
below:
The specified target value is store in a volatile memory and will be cleared after the
meter has been turned off or a remote interface reset.
How to use Percent function
There are two ways to make a percent measurement: Through the front panel
operation or through the remote interface operation.
Front Panel Operation
1.
Press SHIFT + NULL to enter MATH submenu as shown in
Figure 3-23
.
2.
Set a difined parameter via the path PERCENT > TARGET > ENTER.
3.
Use
◁
and
▷
and to move through the digits and
△
and
▽
buttons to increase
or decrease the numbers to a desired target value. Press ENTER to confirm and
use the value. Observe the calculated percent value on the display.
Figure 3-23
※
Note: To disable the percent function, you need to go into MATH submenu by
pre
ssing SHIFT + NULL buttons and select “OFF” to turn it off. The “MATH”
annunciator should not be lit when disabled.
Remote Interface Operation
Use the following commands to enable and configure Percent function:
CALCulate:FUNCtion PERCent
CALCulate:STATe {OFF|ON}
CALCulate:STATe?
CALCulate:PERCent:TARGet {<
value
>|MINimum|MAXimum}
CALCulate:PERCent:TARGet? [MINimum|MAXimum]
