Keithley 6517A Getting Started Guide

2-20 Measurement Options Model 6517A Getting Started Manual
3. Press STORE. The presently programmed buffer size (number of readings to store)
is displayed. If desired, use the cursor keys and the RANGE keys to change the
buffer size. (Incrementing the most significant digit sets the buffer size to
maximum.)
4. Press ENTER to start storing readings. The asterisk (*) annunciator turns on to
indicate a data storage operation.
5. To recall stored readings, press RECALL. Use the RANGE keys to scroll through
the buffer.
Math
The MATH key lets you perform math operations on single readings and display the
result. The six math calculations that are configured from the CONFIGURE MATH menu
structure are:
Polynomial:
where: X is the normal display reading
a2, a1, and a0 are user-entered constants
Y is the displayed result
Percent:
where: Input Reading is the normal display reading
Target Value is the user-entered constant
Percent is the displayed result
Percent Deviation:
where: X is the normal display reading
Y is the user-entered reference value
PD is the displayed result (percent deviation)
Deviation:
where: X is the normal display reading
Y is the user-entered reference value
Deviation is the displayed result
Ya2()X
2
a1()Xa0()++=
Percent
Input Reading
Target Value
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100 × =
PD
XY–()
Y
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100×=
Deviation
XY–()
Y
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Keithley 6517A Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English