FUNCTION REFERENCE

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MATHEMATICS

Description:

Two mathematical functions (MATH 1 and MATH 2) are independent waveform processes. These can be used separately, or be chained together if required. Each offers a choice of four mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply, filter). The result of each function is always placed in a separate register.

Independent operation allows two separate processes to be performed at the same time. By placing the result of a mathematical function in a register memory, it is possible to chain functions together. An example is Ch1xCh2 with its result being filtered to remove noise. In this example, MATH 1 is the multiply function with the product placed in m1 and MATH 2 is the filter process, filtering the contents of m1 and placing its results in m2.

Appendix D gives the complete menu structure of the MATH menu.

When the oscilloscope has been delivered with the optional ‘MATH +’ menu, the set of functions is expanded with integration, differentiation, Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) analysis, and histogram analysis processes. For more details of these, see the separate MATH PLUS manual.

MEASURE MENU

Description:

In the digital mode the oscilloscope can perform two calculated measurements (MEAS1 and MEAS2) simultaneously. These measurements are in addition to the cursor measurements described under CURSORS. Each calculated measurement can be individually selected. Once selected, the results are automatically updated with each new signal acquisition and the result is displayed in the top left corner of the screen.

Measurements can be performed on live signals or signals stored in any of the registers. It is possible to perform measurements on the part of the waveform between the two cursors. This function is called cursor-limited measurements and is turned on via the key sequence MEASURE >> CURSOR LIMIT & STATIST >> CURSOR LIMITED yes. Cursor operation is done via the TRACK and Δ controls and via the CURSOR menu.

There are three measurement dimensions: amplitude (volt), time, and delay. The lower part of the menu reflects the type of measurement selected.

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Fluke PM3370B user manual Mathematics, Measure Menu