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Range, Units, Digits, Rate, and Filters
Model 6487 Reference Manual
Digits
The DIGITS key sets display resolution for the Model 6487. Display resolution can be set
from 3 to 6 digits. This single global setting affects display resolution for all measure-
ment ranges.
To set display resolution, press (and release) the DIGITS key until the desired number of
digits is displayed.
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Changing the integration rate does not change display resolution. Also changing
display resolution does not change the rate setting.
The voltage source value will not be displayed with the 6 digit setting.
SCPI programming — range and digits
Table 4-2
SCPI commands — digits
Commands
Description
Default
[:CURRent]
:RANGe
[:UPPer] <n>
: AUTO <b>
:ULIMit <n>
:LLIMit <n>
For Digits:
DISPlay
:DIGits <n>
Measure current:
Range selection:
Specify expected reading; -0.021 to 0.021 (A).
See
Enable or disable autorange.
Specify upper range limit for autorange:
-0.021 to 0.021 (A).
Specify lower range limit for autorange:
-0.021 to 0.021 (A).
DISPlay Subsystem:
Set display resolution: 4 to 7, where <n> of:
4 = 3 digit resolution
5 = 4 digit resolution
6 = 5
digit resolution
7 = 6 digit resolution
Note: Rational numbers can be used. For
example, to set 5 resolution send a value
of 4.5 (the 6487 rounds it to 5).
200
μ
A
ON
20mA
2nA
6
