B&K Precision 1856D - Manual User Manual

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GATE TIME SWITCH: This switch selects the degree of resolution on the

display in all modes except TOTAL.

HOLD SWITCH:

In the HOLD function, the display is held but the counter

continues to increment. When HOLD is released, the

display is updated and resumes counting.

FUNCTION SWITCH: This selects the desired operating mode.

a. FREQ. A: When this mode is selected, the counter reads the

frequency of the input at A. Resolution is selected

using the GATE TIME.

b. FREQ. C: When this mode is selected, the counter reads the

frequency of the input at C. All readings are in MHz.

c. PERIOD A:

When this mode is selected, the counter reads

the period of the input at A. Resolution is selected

using the GATE TIME.

d. TOTAL A: When this mode is selected, the unit counts the cycles of

the signal at input A and continuously displays that count.

e. RPM A:

When this mode is selected, the unit displays the RPM

(Revolutions Per Minute) of the signal at input A.

POWER SWITCH:

This push type switch, turns on the power when pressed.

TILT STAND:

Pull out to adjust tilt.