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3.0 Special Functions and Features
The Model 918B Phase Angle Multimeter has a number of functions
and features, which allow performance of specialized measurement
tasks, some which would not even be possible with an ordinary
single-phase meter. This section describes how to utilize the special
capabilities of the 918B.
3.1 Automatic and Manual Range Selection
3.1.1 Description of Ranges
In order to accommodate a wide variation of values, the 918B
divides the voltages and currents applied to the inputs into several
different ranges. The table that follows illustrates the relationship
between the value applied to the voltage or current input and the
resultant range that is utilized. The table also shows which of the
eight digits will be used to display a given value.
100:1 Current Transformer (09182A):
Display Digits
Range
Low
High
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A 1
0.002
0.02A
X . X X X X
M
P
2
0.02A
0.2A
X . X X X
S
3
0.2A
2.0A
X . X X X