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Getting Started
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4 Range keys
Use to select the next higher measurement range. Also use to modify the upper auto-
range limit.
Use to select the next lower measurement range. Also use to modify the lower auto-
range limit.
AUTO
Enables/disables autorange.
5 Handle
Pull out and rotate to desired position.
6 VOLTAGE SOURCE OPERATE indicator
This indicator will turn on when the voltage source is in operate (voltage source output turned on). It
will also turn on for about 0.7 sec at power-on to indicate that it is functional.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage may be present on the rear panel V-SOURCE
OUTPUT terminals when the operate indicator is on.
7 Display annunciators
* (asterisk)
Readings being stored in buffer.
(more)
Indicates additional selections are available.
AUTO
Autorange enabled.
BUFFER
Recalling readings stored in buffer.
ERR
Questionable reading or invalid cal step.
FAST
Fast (0.1 PLC) reading rate selected.
FILT
MEDIAN and/or AVERAGE filter enabled (also DAMPING enabled).
LSTN
Instrument addressed to listen over GPIB.
MATH
mX+b, m/X+b, or log10 calculation enabled.
MED
Medium (1 PLC) reading rate selected.
REL
Relative enabled for present measurement function.
REM
Instrument in GPIB remote mode.
SLOW
Slow reading rate selected; 6 PLC for 60Hz or 5 PLC for 50Hz.
SRQ
Service request over GPIB.
STAT
Displaying buffer statistics.
TALK
Instrument addressed to talk over GPIB bus.
TIMER
Timer controlled triggering in use.
TRIG
External triggering (GPIB or trigger link) selected.
MON
Zero correct enabled.
SCAN
Voltage sweep armed and ready to run.
OCOMP
Voltage source in compliance.
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