Keithley 6517A User Manual

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Front Panel Operation
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2.1 Introduction
This section contains detailed information for front panel op-
eration of the Model 6517A. It is organized as follows:
2.2 Power-up — Covers information on connecting the in-
strument to line power, warm-up period, default condi-
tions, and the power-up sequence.
2.3 Display — Covers display formats, and messages as-
sociated with operation.
2.4 Connections — Electrometer input and voltage source
output: Provides basic information on the connections
used for typical electrometer and high-resistance meter
measurements. Summarizes guarding and shielding
techniques, and explains the potential hazards present-
ed by floating circuits. Recommends cables and test
fixtures that can be used, and provides guidelines for
building a test fixture.
2.5 Voltage measurements — Provides the basic proce-
dure to measure voltage. Includes configuration infor-
mation and measurement considerations for the volts
function.
2.6 Current measurements — Provides the basic proce-
dure to measure current. Includes configuration infor-
mation and measurement considerations for the amps
function.
2.7 Resistance measurements — Provides the basic pro-
cedures to perform resistance and resistivity measure-
ments. Includes configuration information, the
multiple display and measurement considerations for
the ohms function.
2.8 Charge measurements — Provides the basic proce-
dure to measure charge. Includes configuration infor-
mation, multiple displays and measurement consider-
ations for the coulombs function.
2.9 Voltage source — Covers V-source operation includ-
ing how to use the safety interlock.
2.10 Analog outputs — Provides information needed to
use the 2V analog output and the preamp output.
2.11 Using external feedback — Explains how to use ex-
ternal feedback to extend the capabilities of the Model
6517A.
2.12 Range and resolution — Covers both manual and
auto ranging and resolution.
2.13 Zero check and relative — Provides details on the
zero check and relative (REL) features.
2.14 Test sequences — Covers the test sequences that can
be configured and run.
2.15 Triggering — Details types of trigger modes as well as
trigger sources that can be used.
2.16 Buffer — Covers use of the reading buffer including
programming the buffer size, recalling data and time
stamp.
2.17 Filter — Covers the use of the digital filter types that
can be used to reduce reading noise.
2.18 Math — Describes the calculations that can be per-
formed on readings.
2.19 Menu — Covers selections controlled from the main
menu, such as saving instrument setups, communica-
tion configuration (GPIB and RS-232), and limits.
2.20 Scanning — Summarizes internal scanning using one
of the optional scanner cards, and explains how to use
the Model 6517A in an external scanning system.

Keithley 6517A Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English