Keithley 2636 Reference Manual

2600S-901-01 Rev. C / January 2008 Return to Section Topics 1-17
Series 2600 System SourceMeter® Instruments Reference Manual Section 1: Getting Started
Editing controls
Source and compliance editing
When the Series 2600 is in the edit mode (EDIT annunciator on), the editing controls are used to
set source and compliance values. Note that source auto ranging will turn off when editing the
source value.
Editing source values
Complete the following steps to edit the source.
1. Press the SRC key.
The cursor flashes in the source value field.
2. Use the CURSOR arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired digit using.
3. Push the Wheel in to edit the source value.
The Edit indicator displays.
4. Do one of the following to change the source value:
• Rotate the wheel to adjust the digit.
Note: The digit is automatically overflow or underflow to the next digit if the maximum
source value is reached.
• Use the numeric keys (0-9, +/-, 0000) to enter the source value.
Note: The +/- toggles the polarity, and 0000 sets the value to 0.
5. Once the desired value displays, press ENTER.
Note: The Edit indicator does not display.
6. (Optional) Press the EXIT key to cancel source editing.
Editing compliance values
Complete the following steps to edit the compliance value.
1. Do one of the following:
• (Model 2601/2611/2635 and 2602/2612/2636 in single-channel display mode only) Press
the LIMIT key.
• (Model 2602/2612/2636 dual-channel display mode only) Press LIMIT or CONFIG, then
LIMIT to edit the compliance limit.
2. Choose one of the following:
• VOLTAGE
• CURRENT
3. Use the CURSOR arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired value.
4. Press in on the wheel to enter edit mode.
The Edit indicator displays.
5. Do one of the following to modify the compliance limit value:
• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value.
Note: The value is automatically overflow or underflow to the next value if the minimum or
maximum value is reached.
• Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter the value.
6. Press ENTER to complete editing.
Note: The Edit indicator does not display.
7. (Optional) Press the EXIT key cancel changes.

Keithley 2636 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2636
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English