
Model 2110 5½ Digit Multimeter Reference Manual
Section 3: Basic DMM operation
2110-901-01 Rev. C/August 2013
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Remote operation
Commands that use the
<n>
parameter can use the
MINimum
and
MAXimum
name parameters.
MIN
selects the minimum value and
MAX
selects the maximum value.
Use the following commands to configure and control the dBm math function:
CALCulate:FUNCtion DBM
Select the dBm math function
CALCulate:DBM:REFerence <n>
Set reference resistance value
<n>
= 50 to 8000
Set reference (in ohms)
CALCulate:STATe <b>
Enable or disable math operations
<b>
= 0 or OFF
Disable math
= 1 or ON
Enable math
dB
The instrument expresses dB in terms of the dBm function as follows:
dB = (input signal in dBm) – (relative value in dBm)
The dB relative value can be set from -200 to 200 dBm and can be set from the front panel or by
using remote programming.
The dB relative value is stored in volatile memory and defaults to 0 dBm when power to the
instrument is cycled.
This feature is available for DCV and ACV only.
Since dB is calculated in terms of the dBm function, the dBm REF RES value has an effect on the dB
result.
Front-panel operation
Perform the following steps to use the dBm function:
1. Select the
DCV
or
ACV
function.
2. Press the
SHIFT
and
NULL
(
MATH
) keys.
3.
Use the ◄ and ► keys to display
dB
and press
ENTER
.
4.
Use the ◄ and ► keys to display
dB REL
and press
ENTER
.
Note that if you select the
RUN
menu option instead, the dB function will enable using the present
relative value.
5.
Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ keys to enter the reference resistance and press
ENTER
. The MATH
indicator turns on.
You can disable the math operation by pressing a different function key. You can also disable it from
the math menu as follows:
1. Press the
SHIFT
and
NULL
(
MATH
) keys.
2.
Use the ◄ and ► keys to display
OFF
and press
ENTER
.