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Chapter 4 Features and Functions
General Measurement Configuration
• For frequency and period measurements, the "range" parameter is
used to compute a specific measurement resolution (see the Agilent
34970A/34972A Programmer’s Reference Help for details). When
specifying a (non-default) resolution, both the range and resolution
parameters must be specified within the MEASure? and CONFigure
commands. Refer to the Agilent 34970A/34972A Programmer’s
Reference Help for more information.
•The MEASure? and CONFigure commands contain an optional range
parameter which allows you to specify the range or autoranging.
• The instrument returns to autoranging when the measurement
function is changed and after a Factory Reset (*RST command). An
Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet command) or Card Reset
(SYSTem:CPON command) does not change the range setting.
• Front-Panel Operation: First, select the measurement function on the
active channel. You are automatically guided to the next level of the
menu where you can select a specific range or autorange.
100 mV RANGE
• Remote Interface Operation: You can select the range using
parameters in the MEASure? and CONFigure commands. For
example, the following statement selects the 10 VDC range on
channel 301.
CONF:VOLT:DC 10,DEF,(@301)
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