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Section 1: Front and Rear Panel Operation Series 2600A System SourceMeter® Instruments User’s Manual
Bottom Row: Source-measure setup
LOAD Loads factory or user-defined scripts for execution.
RUN Runs last selected factory or user-defined scripts.
STORE Stores readings, source values, and timestamp values in one of two internal buffers per
channel for later recall.
RECALL Recalls stored readings, source values, and timestamp values from either of the two buffers.
TRIG Triggers readings.
MENU Accesses the Main Menu for saving and recalling setups, selecting remote interface, line
frequency, self-tests, serial number and beeper control.
EXIT Cancels selection, and backs out of menu structure. Used as a LOCAL key to take the unit
out of remote.
ENTER Accepts selection, moves to next choice or exits menu.
3. Range keys:
and Selects the next higher or lower source or measure range.
AUTO Enables or disables source or measure auto range.
4. Output control and LED status indicator:
OUTPUT ON/OFF Turns source output on or off.
LED indicator Illuminated when output is on.
5. Navigation wheel, USB port, and CURSOR keys:
When in source edit, use the CURSOR keys for cursor control and then turn the navigation wheel to
change a source or compliance value. The can also be used to enable or disable the source edit mode.
When in a menu, use the CURSOR keys or navigation wheel for menu item cursor control. When
displaying a menu value, use the CURSOR keys for cursor control and turn the navigation wheel to
change the value. Pressing the navigation wheel opens a menu item or selects a menu option or value.
Use the USB port to connect a USB flash drive. The USB flash drive stores reading buffer data, scripts,
and user setup options.
6. Display indicators (not shown):
EDIT Unit is in the source editing mode.
ERR Questionable reading or invalid calibration step.
REM Unit in remote mode.
TALK Unit addressed to talk.
LSTN Unit addressed to listen.
SRQ Service request.
REL Relative mode enabled.
FILT Digital filter is enabled.
AUTO Auto source or measure range selected.
ARM Unit armed and ready to run.
* (asterisk)Readings are being stored in buffer.