Function keys operation, F4 operation, Maximum/minimum readings – Precision Digital PD6400 User Manual

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Model PD6400 High Voltage & Current Meter

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Function Keys Operation

During operation, the programmable function keys operate according to
the way they have been programmed in the Advanced Features – User
menu.
The table above shows the factory default settings for F1, F2, and F3.

F4 Operation

A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This digital input is
programmed identically to function keys F1, F2, and F3. The input is
triggered with a contact closure to COM, or with an active low signal.
During operation, F4 operates according to the way is has been
programmed in the Advanced Features – User menu.

Maximum/Minimum Readings

The max & min readings (peak & valley) reached by the process can be
displayed either continuously or momentary:

1. Display briefly by assigning to the F1-F3 function keys or to the

digital inputs in the User menu.

2. Display continuously by assigning either display to max/min

through the Display menu.

Any of the F1-F3 function keys (buttons) and the digital inputs can be
programmed to reset the max & min readings. The meters are set at the
factory to display the max reading by pressing the Up arrow/F2 button
and to use the Right arrow/F1 button to access the Reset menu.
To display max and min channel A reading using function key with
factory defaults:

1. Press Up arrow/F2 button to display minimum reading of channel A

since the last reset/power-up. The display will then display the
maximum reading of channel A since the last reset/power-up.

2. Press the Up arrow/F2 button again to display the minimum reading

of channel A since the last reset/power up.

3. To reset max/min press Right arrow/F1 button to access the Reset

menu. The max & min displays are reset to actual values.

4. Press Menu to exit max/min display reading.

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