Measuring Resistance
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3-4
3.5 Measuring Resistance
Measurement Functions
2-Wire Resistance Measurement
Ω
2
W
key
4-Wire Resistance Measurement
Ω
4
W
key
Measurement Ranges
300
Ω
, 3 k
Ω
, 30 k
Ω
, 300 k
Ω
, 3 M
Ω
, 30 M
Ω
Measurement Times
20 / 40 / 100 ms
5½ digits
200 / 400 ms / 1s
6½ digits
2 / 4 / 10 / 20 / 40 / 100 s
7½ digits
max. Resolution in the smallest range
7½ digits, 10µ
Ω
HI
HI
Amps
V
Ω Ω4
Sense
LO
Resistance
2-wire
Figure: Connection of leads in resistance measurement (2-wire)
HI
HI
Amps
V
Ω Ω4
Sense
LO
Resistance
4-wire
Figure: Connection of leads in resistance measurement (4-wire)
The rear plugs are connected correspondingly.
For model 5017SC with scanner the measurement leads are connected to Hi and Lo
(2-wire) or Hi, Lo (Source) and SHi, SLo (Sense) of the respective channel.