Front Panel Operation
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External temperature
The Keithley Model 6517-TP option is a “K” type thermo-
couple sensor that is used to measure external temperature.
This sensor plugs into the connector labeled “TEMP TYPE
K” on the rear panel of the Model 6517A.
External temperature readings are controlled (enabled or dis-
abled) from the A/D CONTROLS (DATA-STAMP) item of
the GENERAL MENU. Measurement units (°C, °F or K) are
selected from the DISPLAY (TEMP-UNITS) item of the
GENERAL MENU. The GENERAL MENU is covered in
paragraph 2.19.7.
NOTE
Do not allow the exposed thermocouple
sensor to come in contact with chassis
ground or to a voltage. This will result in
erroneous readings. The thermocouple
must be electrically insulated before at-
taching it to a device that is at chassis
ground or has a voltage on it.
