Keithley 2600a series User Manual

2600AS-901-01 Rev. B / September 2008 Return to Section Topics 1-7
Series 2600A System SourceMeter® Instruments Reference Manual Section 1: Getting Started
NOTE The Models 2601A, 2611A, and 2635A have one source measure
channel (Channel A), and the Models 2602A, 2612A, and 2636A
have two source measure channels (Channel A and Channel B).
1. Special keys and power switch:
DISPLAY Toggles between the various source-measure displays and the user message mode.
Selects Model 2602A, 2612A, 2636A single or dual-channel display.
CONFIG Use to configure a function or operation.
POWER Power switch: The in position turns SourceMeter instrument on (I); the out position turns it
off (O).
Number The number keys (0-9, +/-, 0000) allow direct numeric entry in the EDIT mode.
Keys
2. Source-measure setup, performance control, and special operation:
Top row
Models 2601A, 2602A, 2611A, 2612A, 2635A, and 2636A:
SRC Channel A selects the source function (V or A) and places cursor in the source field for
editing.
MEAS Channel A cycles through measure functions (V, A, Ω, or W).
LIMIT Channel A places the cursor in the compliance limit field for editing.
MODE Channel A directly chooses the measurement function (V, A, Ω, or W).
Models 2602A, 2612A, and 2636A only:
SRC Channel B selects the source function (V or A) and places cursor in the source field.
MEAS Channel B cycles through measure functions (V, A, Ω, or W).
LIMIT Channel B places the cursor in the compliance limit field for editing.
MODE Channel B directly chooses the measurement function (V, A, Ω, or W).
Middle row
Models 2601A, 2602A, 2611A, 2612A, 2635A, and 2636A:
DIGITS Channel A changes display resolution to 4-1/2, 5-1/2, or 6-1/2 digits.
SPEED Channel A sets the measurement speed by controlling the A/D converter measurement
aperture.
REL Channel A controls relative, which allows a baseline value to be subtracted from a reading.
FILTER Channel A controls the digital filter, which can be used to reduce reading noise.
Models 2602A, 2612A, and 2636A only:
DIGITS Channel B changes display resolution to 4-1/2, 5-1/2, or 6-1/2 digits.
SPEED Channel B sets the measurement speed by controlling the A/D converter measurement
aperture.
REL Channel B controls relative, which allows a baseline value to be subtracted from a reading.
FILTER Channel B controls the digital filter, which can be used to reduce reading noise.

Keithley 2600a series Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2600a series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English