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Basic DMM Operation
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DMM measurement capabilities — Summarizes the measurement capabilities of
the Model 2790 and covers maximum signal levels for switching modules.
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High energy circuit safety precautions — Provides safety information when per-
forming measurements in high energy circuits.
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Performance considerations — Covers some considerations that affect overall
performance including warm-up, autozero, and line synchronization.
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Channel scan list parameter — Summarizes the use of the <clist> parameter
which is used throughout this manual to configure scan channels.
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Voltage measurements (DCV and ACV) — Provides detailed information for
making basic DC and AC voltage measurements.
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Current measurements (DCI and ACI) — Provides detailed information for
making basic DC and AC current measurements.
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Resistance measurements (¾2 and ¾4)— Provides detailed information for mak-
ing resistance measurements. Also covered is offset compensated ohms (OCOMP).
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Temperature measurements — Provides detailed information for making ther-
mistor and 4-wire RTD temperature measurements.
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Frequency and period measurements — Provides detailed information for making
frequency and period measurements.
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Continuity testing — Explains how to use the CONT feature to test continuity.
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Remote programming for basic measurements — Covers the commands used to
perform basic measurements. Includes some simple programming examples.
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Measurement queries — Summarizes commands typically used to trigger and/or
return measured readings.
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