Keithley 6517A Getting Started Guide

2-8 Measurement Options Model 6517A Getting Started Manual
Voltage source
The built-in, bipolar, 1W voltage source can output up to ±1000V. With the instrument in
the normal measurement mode, the programmed V-Source level is shown on the bottom
line of the display.
Connections
WARNING To prevent electric shock that could cause injury or death, NEVER
make or break connections to the instrument (or test circuit) while the
V-Source is in operate (VOLTAGE SOURCE OPERATE indicator on).
The OPER key toggles the V-Source between standby and operate.
If used as an independent source, voltage is available at the V-SOURCE HI and LO
terminals on the rear panel (see Figure 2-1). If used as an FVMI (force voltage measure
current) source, V-Source LO can be internally connected to ammeter LO from the
METER CONNECT option of the CONFIGURE V-SOURCE menu (see “Configuring
V-Source”). Figure 2-2 shows the connections for this configuration.
Figure 2-1
Independent V-Source connections
HI
LO
V-Source Out
V-Source
R
L
LO HI
A. Basic Connections
B. Equivalent Circuit
R
L

Keithley 6517A Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English