The following table summarizes the front panel keys and the menu structure.
Key | Purpose |
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Configure DC voltage measurements, including DCV ratio measurements: Range: Autorange (default), 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, or 750 V Aperture NPLC: 0.02, 0.2, 1, 10, 100. Default: 10 (34460A/61A) Aperture Time (applies only to the 34465A and 34470A): (Without the DIG option) 200 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. (With the DIG option) 20 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. Auto Zero: Off or On (default) Input Z: 10 MΩ (default) or HighZ (> 10 GΩ) DCV Ratio: Off (default) or On |
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Configure DC current measurements: Terminals: 3 A or 10 A Range: Auto, 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 1 A, 3 A, or 10 A (when terminals set to 10 A). The 34465A and 34470A have additional 1 µA and 10 µA DC current ranges. Aperture NPLC: 0.02, 0.2, 1, 10, 100. Default: 10 (34460A/61A) Aperture Time (applies only to the 34465A and 34470A): (Without the DIG option) 200 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. (With the DIG option) 20 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. Auto Zero: Off or On (default) |
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Configure AC voltage measurements: Range: Autorange (default), 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, or 750 V Filter: >3 Hz, >20 Hz, >200 Hz |
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Configure AC current measurements: Terminals: 3 A or 10 A Range: Auto, 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 1 A, 3 A, or 10 A (when terminals set to 10 A) Filter: >3 Hz, >20 Hz, >200 Hz |
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Configure 2-wire resistance measurements: Range: 100 Ω, 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 1 MΩ, 10 MΩ, 100 MΩ, 1 GΩ (34465A and 34470A only) or Auto (default). Note: The approximate current sourced for each range (for example, ~1mA) is shown on each range softkey. Aperture NPLC: 0.02, 0.2, 1, 10, 100. Default: 10 (34460A/61A) Aperture Time (applies only to the 34465A and 34470A): (Without the DIG option) 200 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. (With the DIG option) 20 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. Auto Zero: Off or On (default) OffstComp: Off (default) or ON. Applies only to the 34465A and 34470A. Low Power: Disables (Off) or enables (On) low power measurements. Applies only to the 34465A and 34470A. |
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Configure 4-wire resistance measurements. Range: 100 Ω, 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 1 MΩ, 10 MΩ, 100 MΩ, 1 GΩ (34465A and 34470A only) or Auto (default). Note: The approximate current sourced for each range (for example, ~1mA) is shown on each range softkey. Aperture NPLC: 0.02, 0.2, 1, 10, 100. Default: 10 (34460A/61A) Aperture Time (applies only to the 34465A and 34470A): (Without the DIG option) 200 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. (With the DIG option) 20 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. OffstComp: Off (default) or ON. Applies only to the 34465A and 34470A. Low Power: Disables (Off) or enables (On) low power measurements. Applies only to the 34465A and 34470A. |
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Configure frequency and period measurements. Parameters include range, AC filter, and gate time. Range: 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, 750 V, Auto (default) Filter: >3 Hz, >20 Hz, >200 Hz Gate Time: 10 ms, 100 ms (default), or 1 s Timeout: 1 s (default) or Auto |
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Configure capacitance measurements: Range: 1 nF, 10 nF, 100 nF, 1 µF, 10 µF, 100 µF, or Auto (default)
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Configure continuity measurements: Beeper: Off or On (default) |
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Configure diode measurements: Beeper: Off or On (default) |
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Configure 2-wire and 4-wire temperature measurements. Probe Settings: RTD 2w, RTD 4w (default), Thermis2w, Thermis4w, TCouple (34465A/70A only) Additional settings for probe type RTD 2w or RTD 4w:
Additional settings for probe type Thermis2w and Thermis4w:
Additional settings for probe type TCouple:
Aperture NPLC: 0.02, 0.2, 1, 10, 100. Default: 10 (34460A/61A) Aperture Time (applies only to the 34465A and 34470A): (Without the DIG option) 200 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. (With the DIG option) 20 µs to 1 s (2 µs resolution), default: 100 ms. Auto Zero: Off or On (default) (2-wire measurements only; not available for 4-wire measurements) OffstComp: Off (default) or ON. (RTD 2-wire and RTD 4-wire measurements only) Open Check: TCouple measurements only.* Units: °C, °F, or K |
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Start and stop measurements. |
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Reset the instrument for front panel use; equivalent to SYST:PRESet. |
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Take a single measurement. |
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Take one or more hands-free measurements. |
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Take a null measurement. |
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Configure the null function, smoothing filter (applies only to the 34465A and 34470A), scaling, statistics, and limits. |
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Configure the text and graphics that appear on the display and secondary measurements. |
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Store and recall instrument states and preferences. Configure I/O interfaces: LAN (optional on 34460A), USB, GPIB (optional). Perform system administration tasks, including calibration. Configure user preferences. Perform file management activities, including the creation of "screen shot" files (display images). |
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Learn about the instrument, learn how to download or view documentation, view the last error message, or clear error messages. |
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Perform autocalibration (34465A/70A only). |
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Select manual or auto ranging. Press ![]() ![]() |
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Return to local control of the instrument (when in Remote mode), or indicate that the next front panel key will be "shifted", for example [Probe Hold] instead of [Single].
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The keys that access a wide range of functions are listed below.
Softkey | Description |
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Acquire | Select Continuous mode (default measurement mode), Digitize mode, or Data Log mode.* |
Trigger Settings | Configure triggering. |
VMC Out |
Set slope of VM Comp output. |
Save Readings | Save readings to a file. |
* Digitize and Data Log modes are available only on the 34465A/70A. The Digitize mode requires the DIG option.
The availability of the Math softkeys varies by measurement function.
Softkey | Description |
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Null | Enable/disable use of null values and specify null value to use. |
Smoothing Filter |
(34465A/70A only) Smoothing uses a moving average (boxcar) filter to reduce random noise in measurements. Smoothing is intended to average out small variations in the measurements. Larger variations will cause the filter to reset. |
dB / dBm | (34460A/61A only) Configure dB, dBm |
Scaling |
(34465A/70A only) Configure scaling: dB, dBm, %, Mx-B |
Statistics | Enable, disable, and clear statistics. |
Limits | Enable or disable high and low limits. |
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Display | Choose what is displayed: number, bar meter, histogram, or trend chart (34461A/65A/70A only). |
Label | Enable or disable the display of a message. |
Label Text | Edit the text displayed when the Label softkey is On. |
2nd Meas | Select a secondary measurement. |
Digit Mask | Set the number of digits displayed for measurements. |
Softkey | Description |
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Store/Recall | Store and recall state and preference files and set power-on defaults. |
Manage Files | Perform basic file management tasks and screen captures. |
I/O Config | Configure LAN (optional on 34460A), USB, and GPIB (optional) interfaces. |
Test/Admin | Perform self-test, calibration, security, license, and firmware update tasks. |
System Setup | Set user preferences, date and time, and power-on message. |