
Section 3
:
Using the Front Panel
Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
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Document Number: 3700S-901-01 Rev. A / August 2007
NOTE
Attribute lists, as well as menu lists, that are larger than the display, can be accessed
by turning the wheel (6). Displayed arrows (5) indicate additional attributes (or menu
items, as applicable) are available for access by turning the wheel (6) in the direction
the arrow points. If an arrow (5) is not displayed, there are no additional menu choices
in that direction.
Figure 3-5: Active channel display example
The top line of the display (1) contains the following annunciators:
Annunciator
Description
* (asterisk)
Front panel readings are being stored in the selected reading buffer.
4W
4-wire resistance or RTD temperature reading displayed.
ARM
Unit armed and ready to use.
AUTO
Auto range enabled for the selected DMM function.
EDIT
Unit in edit mode (for front panel).
FILT
Filter enabled for the selected DMM function.
LSTN
Instrument addressed to listen over GPIB.
MATH
mX+b, percent, or reciprocal (1/X) calculation enabled for the selected DMM function.
REL
Relative enabled for selected DMM function.
REM
Instrument in bus remote mode or web control mode (all interfaces, LAN, GPIB, or
USB).
SMPL
Flashes whenever the DMM has completed a reading.
SRQ
Service request over GPIB.
TALK
Instrument addressed to talk over GPIB bus.
TRIG
External triggering selected. The TRIG annunciator will blink if taking continuous
triggered readings on front panel.