Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

In this section:
Welcome .................................................................................. 1-1
Capabilities and features overview ........................................... 1-1
Available options and accessories ........................................... 1-2
Manual addenda ...................................................................... 1-5
Extended warranty ................................................................... 1-5
Contact information .................................................................. 1-5
CD-ROM contents .................................................................... 1-5
General ratings ......................................................................... 1-6
Unpacking and inspection ........................................................ 1-6
Welcome
This Reference Manual is provided on the supplied product information CD in PDF format. The User’s
Manual, also provided on the supplied product information CD in PDF format, is an abbreviated
version of the operation sections of this Reference Manual.
This section contains general information about the Keithley Instruments Model 6517B Electrometer.
Capabilities and features overview
The Model 6517B is a 6½-digit Electrometer/high-resistance system with the following measurement
capabilities:
 DC voltage measurements from 1 V to 210 V
 DC current measurements from 10 aA to 21 mA
 Charge measurements from 10 fC to 2.1 C
 Resistance measurements from 10  to 210 P
 Surface resistivity measurements
 Volume resistivity measurements
 External temperature measurements from –25 °C to 150 °C using the supplied Model 6517-TP
thermocouple
 Relative humidity measurements (0 to 100 %) using the optional Model 6517-RH probe
Section 1
Getting started

Keithley 6517B Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English