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Section 2
Using the front-panel interface
In this section:
Introduction .............................................................................. 2-1
Front panel overview for Series 3700A models........................ 2-2
Channel identification............................................................... 2-7
Operating a channel from the front panel................................. 2-8
Viewing the close or open status of a channel ......................... 2-9
Emulate a Model 3706 ........................................................... 2-10
Channel patterns.................................................................... 2-10
Front-panel scanning ............................................................. 2-12
Taking measurements without a switch card.......................... 2-14
Introduction
Before starting this section, complete the tasks outlined in the Model 3706A Quick Start Guide. Once
you have completed those tasks, read this section, which provides enough basic information about
the Model 3706A front-panel interface to work through the examples provided in this manual.
The Keithley Instruments Models 3706A and 3706A-S front panels contain the following items:
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(1) The USB port (on page 2-2)
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(2) The display (on page 2-3)
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(3) The navigation wheel (on page 2-5)
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(4) The POWER key (on page 2-5)
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(5) The status lights (on page 2-5)
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(6) The setup and control keys (on page 2-5)
For these models, you can use the keys, display, and the navigation wheel to access, view, and
edit the menu items and set values.
NOTE
The Models 3706A-NFP and 3706A-SNFP front panels do not have a display, navigation wheel, and
setup and control keys. These models are configured and controlled through a remote interface. For
more information, see Using the web interface (on page 3-1) in this manual, and refer to the Model
3706A Reference Manual for detailed information about instrument programming and remote
commands.