Keithley 6517A, Getting Started Manual

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Model 6517A Getting Started Manual Measurement Options 2-9
Figure 2-2
FVMI connections
Basic operation
Basic operation simply consists of setting the V-Source level, and placing the V-Source in
operate to output the voltage. Other V-Source operations are performed from the
CONFIGURE V-SOURCE menu. See “Configuring V-Source” to select range (100V or
1000V), set voltage limit, select resistance current limit and control the LO-to-LO
connection between the V-Source and the ammeter.
Setting V-Source level — The V-Source level is set with the instrument in the normal
measurement mode. The VOLTAGE SOURCE and keys, and the cursor keys ( and
) are used to adjust the voltage level. Pressing any one of these four keys will enable the
V-Source edit mode. The flashing digit on the V-Source display indicates the cursor posi-
tion. Use the cursor keys to place the cursor on the desired digit, and use the VOLTAGE
SOURCE
and keys to adjust the level. Polarity can be changed by placing the cursor
on the polarity sign, and pressing VOLTAGE SOURCE and .
Sourcing voltage — The displayed voltage level is applied to the output terminals when
the instrument is placed in operate by pressing the OPER key. In operate, the VOLTAGE
SOURCE OPERATE indicator is on. Pressing OPER a second time places the V-Source in
standby.
INPUT
250V PEAK
HI
LO
V SOURCE
OUT
Note: V-SOURCE LO connected to ammeter input
LO via METER-CONNECT option of
CONFIGURE V-SOURCE Menu.
R
V-Source
R
HI HI
A
LO
Ammeter