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6517B-900-01 Rev. A / Jun 2008
Section 4: Measurement Options
Model 6517B Electrometer User’s Manual
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ELECTROMETER/HIGH RESISTANCE METER
Zero-centered bar graph:
The zero-centered bar graph is a
graphical representation of the reading using plus/minus limits
with zero in the center. Each full segment represents 10% of the
limit.
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ELECTROMETER/HIGH RESISTANCE METER
Maximum and minimum:
This display shows the maximum and
minimum readings that have occurred since the display was
entered. Maximum and minimum values are reset by pressing the
present function key or by leaving the display.
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ELECTROMETER/HIGH RESISTANCE METER
Relative and actual:
This display is used with the REL (relative)
feature. While the top line shows the result of the rel operation,
the bottom line shows the actual (raw) reading.
6517B
ELECTROMETER/HIGH RESISTANCE METER
Calculated and actual:
This display is used with a math
calculation. While the top line provides the result of the math
calculation, the bottom line provides the raw reading.
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ELECTROMETER/HIGH RESISTANCE METER
Limits:
This display provides the result of the limit test. The
graphical representation of the reading is shown on a
zero-centered bar graph. If the reading is between the specified
high and low limits, the PASS message is displayed. If the
reading is outside of the limits, the FAIL message is displayed.
Limits are set and enabled from the LIMITS option of the Main
Menu.
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ELECTROMETER/HIGH RESISTANCE METER
Relative humidity and external temperature:
This display is
used to display the relative humidity and external temperature
readings. Note that the appropriate option (see Section 1 of the
Reference Manual) must be connected and enabled.
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ELECTROMETER/HIGH RESISTANCE METER
Change from cal temp:
With temperature readings enabled, this
display indicates the difference between the present internal
temperature and the internal temperature when the instrument
was last calibrated.
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