Measuring AC Voltage
Set up your multimeter to measure AC voltage as shown in Figure 2-2. Probe the
test points and read the display.
Table 2-1
[a] U1242C only. The averaging sense AC measurement applies for sine wave inputs only. It provides more accurate
AC voltage measurements measured with this multimeter are returned as
NOTE
average response readings for sine waves (for U1242C only) or true rms
readings.
Figure 2-1
Keysight U1241C/U1242C User's Guide
Rotary switch position allowing AC voltage measurements
Legend
Defaul t function
AC V (true rms)
V
readings for linear loads measurement such as standard induction motors, resistance heating, and incandescent
lights.
AC voltage display
Making Measurements
View
Function when
is pressed
Shift
Esc
Cycles between
[a]
– AC V (averaging sense)
[a]
– Harmonic ratio
with AC V (averaging sense)
[a]
– Harmonic ratio
with AC V (true rms), or
– AC V (true rms)
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