1-10 Getting Started Model 6220/6221 Reference Manual
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SAVE Saves up to five instrument setups for future recall, and selects power-on
setup.
SETUP Restores a default setup (Preset or *RST) or a user saved setup.
TRIAX Configures triax connector: inner shield and output Low. Can also press
CONFIG > TRIAX to configure triax connector.
AVG Enables/disables averaging filter. Press CONFIG > AVG to configure
averaging filter.
MATH Enables/disable math. Press CONFIG > MATH to configure math.
MENU Accesses the main menu for calibration, self-tests, serial number, and
beeper control.
EXIT Cancels selection, backs out of menu structure.
ENTER Accepts selection, moves to next choice or exits menu.
3 Range keys:
and Dual function – Selects the next higher or lower source range. When in a
menu, these keys increment or decrement values.
AUTO Enables or disables source autorange.
4 Output control and LED status indicator:
OUTPUT ON/OFF Turns source output on or off. For the 6221, press CONFIG >
OUTPUT to set the output response for the Model 6221.
LED indicator Turns on when output is on. Blinks if source goes into compliance.
5 Rotary knob and CURSOR keys (Model 6221):
When in source edit, use CURSOR keys for cursor control and rotate the knob to change
a source or compliance value. The rotary knob can also be used to enable or disable the
source EDIT mode.
When in a menu, use the CURSOR keys or rotary knob for menu item cursor control.
When displaying a menu value, use the CURSOR keys for cursor control and rotate the
knob to change the value. Pressing the knob opens a menu item, or selects a menu
option or value.
6 Display annunciators (not shown):
EDIT Unit is in the source editing mode.
ERR Questionable reading or invalid cal step.
REM Unit in remote mode.
TALK Unit addressed to talk.
LSTN Unit addressed to listen.
SRQ Service request.
FILT Analog filter or Averaging filter is enabled.
MATH Math is enabled.
AUTO Auto source range selected.
ARM Sweep or delta function armed and ready to run.
TRIG External triggering selected.
* (asterisk) Readings being stored in buffer.
SMPL Blinks for every other reading acquired from the Model 2182/2182A.
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