
Operation
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Lead; ± 180
The value displayed is the number of degrees by which the current
leads the voltage. The reading will be b180 degrees and -
180 degrees. For negative readings, interpret them as having the
current lagging the voltage by the displayed number of degrees.
Lag; ± 180
The value displayed is the number of degrees by which the current
lags the voltage. The reading will be b180 degrees and -180
degrees. For negative readings, interpret them as having the current
leading the voltage by the displayed number of degrees.
Example: Phase Convention, Lead; 0 – 360
A measurement example using the standard 918B phase convention
is illustrated in Figure 2 of this manual, and also, for reference, on
the back panel of the instrument. This diagram shows the values for
different measurement modes which will be displayed when 100
Vrms and 1.0 Arms signals are applied to the voltage and current
inputs, with the current lagging the voltage by 60 degrees.