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Chapter 2 overview, 1 front panel overview – B&K Precision 5491B - Manual User Manual

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Chapter 2 Overview

2.1 Front Panel Overview

The front panel of the multimeter is shown in Figure 2-1. This figure includes some important

abbreviated information that should be reviewed before operating the instrument.

Figure 2-1

Front Panel

1. Measurement Function keys (shifted and unshifted)

Select measurement function: DC voltage and current, AC voltage and current, resistance,

continuity, frequency, period, dB, dBm, True RMS AC+DC and diode test.

2. Math function keys

Select the math function: Rel, %, Max/Min, Comp and Hold.

3. 2

nd

Display and speed key

Changes reading rate: Fast, Medium and Slow.

turns on/ off the 2

nd

parameter display.

4. Menu operation keys

Open/Close menu

Move through selections within menu level, command level or parameter level

Move through selections within menu level, command level or parameter level.

Move up a level.

Move down a level.

(ENTER) Save the change made on

“parameter” level, and return to the “command” level.

Cancel the change made on

“parameter” level, and return to the “command” level.

Primary

Display

Secondary

Display

On /off

Switch

Current

Input fuse

Input terminals

5. Range

Selection

1. Function keys

2. Math function key

4. Menu

Operation

3. 2

nd

Display

And speed key

7. Shift/local

Key

6. Hold/Trig

Key

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