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Rel, Math, Ratio, Channel Average, dB
Model 2701 User’s Manual
Relative
The rel (relative) function can be used to null offsets or subtract a baseline reading from
present and future readings. When rel is enabled, the instrument uses the present reading
as a relative value. Subsequent readings will be the difference between the actual input
value and the rel value.
You can define a rel value for each function. Once a rel value is established for a
measurement function, the value is the same for all ranges. For example, if 50V is set as a
rel value on the 100V range, the rel is also 50V on the 1000V, 10V, 1V, and 100mV ranges.
Therefore, when you perform a zero correction by enabling REL, the displayed offset
becomes the reference value. Subtracting the offset from the actual input zeroes the
display, as follows:
Actual Input – Reference = Displayed Reading
A rel value can be as large as the highest range.
Selecting a range that cannot accommodate the rel value does not cause an overflow
condition, but it also does not increase the maximum allowable input for that range. For
example, on the 10V range, the Model 2701 still overflows for a 12V input.
NOTE
The various instrument operations, including Relative, are performed on the
input signal in a sequential manner. See “Signal processing sequence,”
page D-2, for details. It includes flowcharts showing where in the processing
sequence that the Rel operation is performed.
Basic operation
NOTE
If using switching module inputs, make sure the front panel INPUTS switch is set
to the REAR position (in). If using the front panel inputs, the switch must be in
the FRONT position (out).
1.
Select the desired measurement function and an appropriate range setting.
2.
Apply the signal to be relayed to a switching channel input or to the front panel
inputs.
NOTE
For the Model 7700 switching module, channels 21 and 22 are available for
DCI and ACI. Channels 1 through 20 are available for all other functions.
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