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Section 4: Basic Operation Series 2600 System SourceMeter® Instruments Reference Manual
Basic source-measure procedure
Front panel source-measure procedure
Use the following procedure to perform the basic source-measure operations of the Series 2600
SourceMeter. The following procedure assumes that the SourceMeter is already connected to the
DUT as explained in Section 3.
WARNING Hazardous voltages may be present on the output and guard
terminals. To prevent electrical shock that could cause injury or
death, NEVER make or break connections to the Series 2600 while
the output is on. Power off the equipment from the front panel or
disconnect the main power cord from the rear of the SourceMeter
before handling cables connected to the outputs. Putting the
equipment into standby does not guarantee the outputs are not
powered if a hardware or software fault occurs.
Step 1: Select and set source level.
Perform the following steps to select the source and edit the source value:
1. Press SRC as needed to select the V-Source or I-Source as indicated by the units in the
source field on the display. The flashing digit (cursor) indicates which value is presently
selected for editing.
2. Move the cursor to the digit to change, then press the Rotary Knob to enter the EDIT mode,
as indicated by the EDIT annunciator.
3. Use the RANGE keys to select a range that will accommodate the value you want to set.
(See
Section 6 for range information.) For best accuracy, use the lowest possible source
range.
4. Enter the desired source value, then press ENTER or the Rotary Knob to complete editing.
Step 2: Set compliance limit.
Perform the following steps to edit the compliance limit value:
1. For the Model 2601/2611/2635 or the Model 2602/2612/2636 single-channel display mode,
press the LIMIT key.
2. For the Model 2602/2612/2636 dual-channel display mode, press CONFIG then LIMIT, then
select CURRENT or VOLTAGE. Press ENTER or the Rotary Knob.
3. Move the cursor to the digit to change, then press the Rotary Knob to enter the EDIT mode,
as indicated by the EDIT annunciator.
4. Enter the desired limit value, then press ENTER or the Rotary Knob to complete editing.
Step 3: Select measurement function and range.
Select measurement function and range as follows:
1. Put the Model 2602/2612/2636 in the single-channel display mode, then select the desired
measurement function by pressing MEAS or MODE.
2. Select the desired measurement range with the RANGE keys, or enable AUTO RANGE,
keeping the following points in mind:
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