Reciprocal (1/X) - Keithley 3700 series Reference Manual

Section 5: Relative, Math, and dB
Bus example:
Command
dmm.math.percent = 5
print(dmm.math.percent)
To set a percent value like 5 on the front panel:
1. Open the function attribute menu:
2. Turn the wheel to highlight the MATH menu item.
3. With MATH highlighted press the ENTER key. The MATH MENU opens.
4. Select the PERCENT menu item.
5. Press the ENTER key to enter edit mode.
6. Turn the wheel to edit the value.
7. Once the value is displayed, press the ENTER key. The MATH MENU will open.
8. From the MATH MENU, turn the wheel to highlight and select the ENABLE menu item.
9. Select ON and press the ENTER key.
10. Press the EXIT key twice to return to the main display.
REL can be used to set percent (bus only operation) as follows:
Command
dmm.math.percent = dmm.rel.acquire()
print(dmm.math.percent)

Reciprocal (1/X)

The reciprocal of a reading is displayed when the reciprocal (1/X) math function is enabled:
Reciprocal
Where: X is the normal input reading
5-6
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Press the CONFIG key.
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Press the DMM key.
1
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X
Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
Description
Set percent to 5
Sends 5 to the PC for display
Description
Sets percent with rel acquire value.
Send the result of REL acquire to a
computer.
Document Number: 3700S-901-01 Rev. A / August 2007