2606B System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Section 2: General operation
2606B-901-01 Rev. B / May 2018
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Setting source and compliance values
When the 2606B is in the edit mode (EDIT indicator is on), the editing controls are used to set source
and compliance values. Note that when you edit the source value, source autoranging is turned off
and remains off until you turn it on again.
To cancel source editing, press the
EXIT (LOCAL)
key.
To edit the source value:
1.
Press the
SRC
key. The cursor flashes in the source value field.
2.
Use the
CURSOR
keys (or turn the navigation wheel ) to move the cursor to the digit that needs
to be changed.
3.
Press the navigation wheel or the
ENTER
key to edit the source value. The EDIT indicator is
illuminated.
4.
Change the source value (see
(on page 2-32)).
The
+/-
key toggles the polarity. The
0000
key sets the value to 0.
5.
When finished, press the
ENTER
key (the EDIT indicator is not illuminated).
To edit compliance limit values:
1.
Press the
LIMIT
key.
2. Select the type of compliance.
3.
Press the navigation wheel
or the
ENTER
key to enter edit mode. The EDIT indicator is
illuminated.
4.
Change the compliance value (see
(on page 2-32)).
5.
When finished, press the
ENTER
key (the EDIT indicator is not illuminated).
The up and down range keys change the format of the limit value.
Beeper
The 2606B includes a beeper. When it is enabled, a beep indicates one of the following actions have
occurred:
•
A virtual front-panel key was pressed: A short beep, similar to a key click, is issued.
•
The navigation wheel was turned or pressed: A short beep is issued.
•
The output source was changed: A longer beep is issued when you select the OUTPUT ON/OFF
control (turn the output on or off).