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Model 6517A Getting Started Manual
Measurement Options
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Menus
There are two basic menu structures used by the Model 6517A: the main menu and the
CONFIGure menus. The main menu accesses items for which there are no dedicated keys;
the CONFIGure menus configure measurement functions and other instrument operations.
Table 2-2 summarizes main menu selections. Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 show configuration
settings for the measurement functions and instrument operations.
Table 2-2
Summary of main menu
Option
Description
SAVESETUP
Save and restore setups stored in memory, set power-
on defaults, and return unit to default conditions.
COMMUNICATION
Select and configure interface (GPIB or RS-232).
CAL
Calibrate the Model 6517A (see Calibration Manual),
perform offset adjustments and check calibration date.
TEST
Perform self-tests (see Repair Manual).
LIMITS
Configure unit to perform limit tests.
STATUS-MSG
Enable/disable status message mode.
GENERAL
Control output lines of digital output port, check serial
number of unit and firmware revision levels, control
line-sync, limit control and data stamp, configure
timestamp, set reading display and set real-time clock.
Summary of Contents for 6517A
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