Enabling Math; Additional Math Operations - Keithley 6517a Getting Started Manual

2-22 Measurement Options

Enabling math

The selected math calculation is enabled by simply pressing the MATH key. When
enabled, the MATH annunciator turns on and the calculation type (NONE, POLY, %, or %
DEV) is displayed. Also, one of the following messages is briefly displayed:
Math Enabled
Display = NONE (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = POLY (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = % (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = % DEV (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = DEV (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = RATIO (reading)
Math Enabled
Display = LOG10 (reading)
Math is disabled by pressing MATH a second time.

Additional math operations

In addition to the math performed on single readings described above, the Model 6517A
has these math operations:
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NOTE
Math performed on buffered readings (maximum and minimum values, average,
and standard deviation).
Math performed on single readings as part of a pass/fail limits test.
Complete information on MATH is provided in Section 2 of the User's Manual.
Model 6517A Getting Started Manual