Model 6517A Getting Started Manual Front Panel Operation 1-21
Auto discharge
When enabled, Auto Discharge is used to automatically reset the charge reading to zero
when the specified charge level is reached. After the integrator resets, the charge measure-
ment process simply restarts at zero. Perform the following steps to enable or disable Auto
Discharge.
1. Press the CONFIG and then Q to display the coulombs configuration menu.
2. Use the
and keys to place the cursor (blinking menu item) on AUTO-
DISCHARGE and press ENTER.
3. Perform step a to enable Auto Discharge or perform step b to disable it:
a. Enable Auto Discharge — Place the cursor on ON and press ENTER to dis-
play the present discharge level. Use the and keys, and the RANGE and
keys to set a different discharge level and press ENTER.
b. Disable Auto Discharge — Place the cursor on OFF and press ENTER.
4. Use the EXIT key to exit from the menu.