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