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Keithley 6517A User Manual

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Front Panel Operation
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2.19.1 SAVESETUP
The SAVESETUP option of the main menu is used for the
following operations:
•To save the present instrument configuration in non-
volatile memory.
•To restore the instrument to a previously saved instru-
ment configuration.
•To set the instrument's power-on configuration.
•To reset the instrument to a factory default configura-
tion.
SAVE
Use this menu item to save the present instrument setup in a
specific memory location. You can store up to 10 setups in
non-volatile memory.
After selecting SAVE, you will be prompted to save the
present setup in a memory location. Note that the numbering
of setup locations starts with setup #0. You can save the setup
in memory location #0 or you can use the RANGE A and V
keys to enter a different value. With the desired memory lo-
cation displayed, press ENTER.
RESTORE
Use this menu item to return the instrument to a setup that
was previously stored (see SAVE) in memory.
After selecting RESTORE you will be prompted to enter the
memory location number of the setup that you wish to re-
store. Note that #0 is a valid memory location. Use the range
keys (
and
) to key in the desired location and press EN-
TER. The instrument will immediately restore that setup
configuration.
POWERON
Use this menu item to select the instrument setup that goes
into effect on power-on.
The instrument can be set to power on to the factory bench
defaults, the factory GPIB defaults, or to a user setup stored
(see SAVE) at a specific memory location. The POWERON
options are explained as follows:
BENCH: Use this option to return the instrument to the
bench default conditions (see Table 2-30) the next time it is
turned on.
GPIB: With this option, the unit returns to the GPIB default
conditions (see Table 2-30) the next time it is turned on.
USER-SETUP-NUMBER: Using this option, the instrument
powers on to as user setup saved at a specific memory loca-
tion (see SAVE).
After selecting USER-SETUP-NUMBER, you will be
prompted to enter the memory location number of the setup
that you wish the instrument to power up to. Note that #0 is
a valid memory location. Use the range keys (A and V) to key
in the desired memory location and press ENTER.
RESET
Use this menu option to reset the instrument to the bench or
GPIB default conditions (see Table 2-30). The RESET op-
tions are explained as follows:
BENCH: With this option, the instrument returns to the
bench default conditions (see Table 2-30). After selecting
BENCH, the instrument returns to the normal display of
readings after requesting an ENTER to confirm your selec-
tion.
GPIB: With this option, the unit returns to the GPIB default
conditions (see Table 2-30). After selecting GPIB, the instru-
ment returns to the normal display of readings after request-
ing an ENTER to confirm your selection. Note that the
instrument goes to the Idle state.

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Keithley 6517A Specifications

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BrandKeithley
Model6517A
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

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