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RTO/RTP further calculation of a measurement

Question

Is it possible to do math operations on a measurement? For example measure the frequency but display the result as cycles per minute?

Answer

The example explains how a frequency measurement can be used to display the cycles per minute (RPM).

Setup the measurement which you need for the calculation (i.e. frequency). In addition choose “Arithmetic” at “Add / Remove”:

RTO/RTP further calculation of a measurement

Enter the settings for “Arithmetic”

Select “Constant” and enter the formula:

RTO/RTP further calculation of a measurement

Some predefined units can be found at “Constant unit”.

If you do not find the desired unit, you can enter anything you like:

RTO/RTP further calculation of a measurement

Close the setup menu for measurement.

This is the result:

RTO/RTP further calculation of a measurement