Hold measurement
The hold feature allows you to capture and hold a stable reading on the front
panel display.
When a stable reading is detected, the multimeter emits a beep (if the buzzer is
enabled in the utility menu) and holds the reading on the primary display.
Primary display
(stable hold
reading)
Figure 2-2
When enabled, the hold operation turns on the hold annunciator and begins
evaluating readings using the rules described below:
Primary Display = Reading
The decision to update a new reading value in the primary display is based upon
the box-car moving statistics of the present reading and the three previous
readings:
Max (Reading
Min (Reading
Keysight 34450A User's Guide
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Press to enable hold measurement
Typical hold function display
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Press to disable hold measurement
Accessing hold measurement
IF Max()
N
Reading
Reading
–
N
N
1
Reading
Reading
–
N
N
1
Functions and Features
Secondary display
(present measurement
reading)
–
Min()
0.1% × Reading
Reading
)
–
–
N
2
N
3
Reading
)
–
–
N
2
N
3
2
1
2
3
N
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