Mx + B - Keithley 2016 User Manual

2-28 Basic Measurements

MX + B

This math operation lets you manipulate normal display readings (X) mathematically
according to the following calculation:
Y= mX + b
where: X is the normal display reading
Configuration
To configure the mX+b calculation, perform the following steps:
1. Press SHIFT then MATH to display a math calculation. Use the
MX+B.
2. Press ENTER to display the present scale factor:
M: +1.000000^
3. Enter a value and units prefix. Use the
use the
4. Press ENTER to confirm the M value and display the B value:
B: +00.00000 m
5. Enter a value and units prefix.
6. Press ENTER to confirm the B value and display the UNITS designation:
MXB
7. Scroll through the letters to change and press ENTER when done.
The Model 2016 then displays the result of the calculation.
m and b are user-entered constants for scale factor and offset
Y is the displayed result
and keys to increment or decrement the digits.
and
and keys to choose a numerical place and
keys to select