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Calibration, Open calibration – B&K Precision 879B - Manual User Manual

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seconds. The indicators on the display should toggle

between “

SER” and “PAR”.

Calibration

Calibration is available on all modes. It is

recommended that to achieve optimal readings,

calibration should be done before making any

measurements.

To enter calibration mode, simply press and hold

down the

button for 2 seconds. A calibration

prompt will be displayed. There are two types of

calibration available. One is the open circuit

calibration. The other is the short circuit calibration.

To exit calibration mode, simply press and hold down

the

button for 2 seconds again.

Open Calibration

Open calibration can be done when meter first enters

into calibration mode. If the input sockets or terminals

have nothing connected, the display should show

Figure 7. Also, “

REL” indicator will be blinking on the

display. This is to prompt the user that the meter is

waiting for an action. At this point, open calibration

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