Section 2: Getting started
Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual
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6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015
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ANNUNCIATORS
EDIT: Editing voltage source values
ERR: Questionable reading
REM: In remote
TALK: Addressed to talk
LSTN: Addressed to listen
SRQ: Service Request
REL: Relative reading displayed
FILT: Digital filter enabled
MATH: Math calculation enabled
AUTO: Autoranging enabled
ARM: Trigger armed; not in idle
*(asterisk): Reading being stored
2 FUNCTION
KEYS
Select measurement function; volts (V), amps (I), resistivity (R) or coulombs (Q).
3 RANGE
KEYS
Up arrow: Moves to higher range; increments digit.
Down arrow: Moves to lower range; decrements digit.
AUTO: Enables/disables autorange.
4 HANDLE
Pull out and rotate to desired position.
5 DISPLAY
KEYS
PREV/NEXT: Scroll through multiple displays of a function.
6 OPERATION
KEYS
Z-CHK: Enables/disables zero check; enable zero check before changing functions.
REL: Enables/disables relative reading.
FILTER: Displays digital filter status for present function and toggles filter on/off.
MATH: Displays math calculation and toggles math on/off if configured.
TRIG: Triggers unit.
SEQ: Performs selected test sequence.
Left arrow and right arrow: Move cursor among data entry digits, menu selections, and
information displays.
INFO: Shows context-sensitive information about the present display.
LOCAL: Cancels remote operation.
STORE: Enables data storage.
RECALL: Displays reading data (reading, number, time); use PREV/NEXT DISPLAY for
maximum, minimum average, standard deviation.
CONFIG: Configures functions and operations.
MENU: Saves/restores instrument conditions; sets up communications; performs calibration
and self-tests; defines limits, digital output, and other miscellaneous operations.
EXIT: Cancels selection, moves back within menu structure.
ENTER: Holds reading, enters selection, moves down within menu structure.
7 VOLTAGE SOURCE KEYS
OPER: Toggles V-source between operate and standby.
Increase and decrease keys: Adjusts V-source value.