B&K Precision 879B - Manual - Manual (Page 50)

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Parallel and Series Measurement Mode
The LCR meter offers the option to select between parallel
or series measurement mode. Depending on which mode is
selected, the method to measure the component will be
different. Additionally, one measurement mode may provide
better accuracies over the other measurement mode
depending on the type of component and the value of the
component to be tested. For more details, refer to the
“SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION” section.
Default Settings
For Capacitance and Resistance measurements, the
default measurement mode is parallel.
For Inductance measurements, the default
measurement mode is series.
Selecting Measurement Mode
The measurement mode of the meter is displayed by
the indicators “ SER” or “PAR” on the LCD screen.
“ SER” means meter is in series measurement mode.
“ PAR” means meter is in parallel measurement mode.
To toggle between the two modes, press and hold
down (or for model 878B) button for 2