6517B-900-01 Rev. A / Jun 2008 Return to Section Topics 2-3
Model 6517B Electrometer User’s Manual Section 2: Getting Started
2 FUNCTION KEYS
Select measurement function; volts (V), amps (I), resistivity (R) or coulombs (Q).
3 RANGE KEYS
Moves to higher range; increments digit.
Moves to lower range; decrements digit.
AUTO Enables/disables autorange.
4 HANDLE
Pull out and rotate to desired position.
5 DISPLAY KEYS
PREV/NEXT Scroll through multiple displays of a function.
6 OPERATION KEYS
Z-CHK Enables/disables zero check: enable zero check before changing functions.
REL Enables/disables relative reading.
FILTER Displays digital filter status for presen
t function and toggles filter on/off.
MATH Displays math calculation and toggles math on/off if configured.
TRIG Triggers unit.
SEQ Performs selected test sequence.
and Moves cursor among data entry digits, menu selections, and information displays.
INFO Shows context-sensitive information about the present display.
LOCAL Cancels remote operation.
STORE Enables data storage.
RECALL Displays reading data (reading, number, ti
me). Use PREV/NEXT DISPLAY for
maximum, minimum average, sta
ndard deviation.
CONFIG Configures functions and operations.
MENU Saves/restores instrument conditions; sets up communications; performs calibration
and self-tests; defines limits, digital outpu
t, and other miscellaneous operations.
EXIT Cancels selection, moves back within menu structure.
ENTER Holds reading, enters selection, moves down within menu structure.
7 VOLTAGE SOURCE KEYS
OPER Toggles V-source between operate and standby.
and Adjusts V-source value.
8 VOLTAGE SOURCE OPERATE
Indicator light is on when in operation, off in standby.
9 OPTION CARD KEY
Use to program and operate an optional feature. Also use to view external scanner channels.
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