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Basic measurement overview, Common attribute: refresh rate, E22) – GW Instek GDM-8200A User Manual User Manual

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GDM-8200A Series User Manual

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Basic Measurement Overview

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Basic measurement refers to the eight types of
measurements assigned to the upper row keys on the front

panel.

Measurement
type

ACV

AC Voltage

DCV

DC Voltage

ACV+DCV

AC+DC Voltage

ACI

AC Current

DCI

DC Current

ACI+DCI

AC+DC Current

2/4W

2-wire and 4-wire Resistance

Diode/Continuity

Hz/P

Frequency/Period

TEMP

Celsius/Fahrenheit Temperature

Advanced
measurement

Advanced measurement (page40) mainly refers to the

operation using the result obtained from one or more of
the basic measurement.

Common attribute: refresh rate

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Refresh rate defines how frequently the GDM-8200A
series captures and updates the measurement data. Faster
refresh rate yields lower accuracy and resolution. Slower
refresh rate yields higher accuracy and resolution.

Consider these trade-offs when selecting the refresh rate.

Range

S

5 ½ digits

M

4 ½ digits

F

3 ½ digits

Selection step

1. Press the Shift key followed by

the AUTO (RATE) key. The

refresh rate switches to the next.