High Voltage SourceMeter Instrument User's Manual Section 4: Making basic front-
2470-900-01 Rev. A / May 2019 4-3
Make front-panel measurements
For this application, you will:
• Select the source and measure functions
• Select the source range
• Set the source value
• Set the source limit
• Select the measurement range
• Turn on the source output
• Observe the readings on the display
• Turn off the source output
How to make front-panel measurements
To make a measurement from the front panel:
1. Press the POWER switch on the front panel to turn on the instrument or cycle power if t
he
instrument is already on.
2. On the front panel, press the FUNCTION key to verify the source and measure function.
3. Under Source Voltage and Measure, select Current.
4. Select the source range. On the home screen, under SOURCE V, select Range.
5. Select 20 V.
6. Select Source.
7. Enter 10 V and select OK.
8. Select Limit.
9. Enter 10 mA and select OK.
10. In the MEASURE area of the home screen, select Range.
11. Select Auto.
12. Turn on the output by pressing the OUTPUT ON/OFF switch. The OUTPUT indicator light
turns on.
13. Observe the readings on the display. For the 10 kΩ resistor, typical display values are:
1.00000 mA
+9.99700 V
14. When measurements are complete, turn the output off by pressing the OUTPUT ON/OFF switch.
The OUTPUT indicator light turns off.
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