How many digit precision do you get when running your vi?
The asterisks may only appear to indicate that you are in remote mode.
The precision shouldn't change. Have you tried displaying a reading
from a vi? Then press the Local button on the instrument (actually
the other feature of the Save
There is a DIGITs command that sets the resolution. After a reset, the
instrument is set for 4 digits I believe. You should be able to find
the command in the manual in the :Sense subsystem. I use
:SENS:FREQ:ARM:STOP:DIG 6 to set my counter for 6 digit resolution on
frequency measurements.
