Understanding the display, Mvac – Fluke 289 User Manual
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True-rms Digital Multimeters
Features
7
Understanding the Display
Display features shown in Figure 2 are described in Table 3 and
the following sections.
1
3
4
5
6
10
9
8
7
11
12
13
14
15
2
AutoHOLD
mVAC
Crest Factor
Hz
60.000
Save
Setup
Auto Range
5 mVDC
500 VAC
0
8:10pm
06/13/07
123.45 VAC
100
200
300
400
AutoSAVE
HOLD
REL
123.45
16
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Figure 2. Display Features
Table 3. Display Features
Item
Function Indication
A
Softkey labels
Indicates the function of the button
just below the displayed label.
B
Bar graph
Analog display of the input signal
(See the “Bar Graph” section for
more information).
C
Relative
Indicates the displayed value is
relative to a reference value.
D
Minus sign
Indicates a negative reading.
E
Lightning bolt
Indicates hazardous voltage present
at the Meter’s input.
F
Remote
communication
Indicates activity over the
communication link.
G
Battery level
Indicates the charge level of the six
AA batteries.
H
Time
Indicates the time set in the internal
clock.
I
Mode
annunciators
Indicates the Meter’s mode.