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  1. Line switch: Turns the instrument on or off.
  2. USB-A connector: Used to connect a USB memory.
  3. Auto key: Starts a repeat measurement or aborts the repeat measurement.
  4. Trigger key: Starts a single measurement, aborts a repeat measurement, or initiates trigger system.
  5. Assist keys: Five keys for setup assistance. Mode, Source, Limit, Measure, More, etc. 
  6. Numeric/alpha keys: Used to enter the value of setup parameters specified by the field pointer.
  7. Rotary knob:
      In MOVE (blue) status: Turning it moves the field pointer. Pressing it fixes the pointer position. 
      In EDIT (green) status: Turning it changes the field pointer parameter value. Pressing it fixes the value.
  8. Left and right keys:
      In MOVE (blue) status: Moves the field pointer.
      In EDIT (green) status: Changes the field pointer parameter value. If the field pointer is on a numeric 
      value entry field, pressing the key changes the pointer to a digit pointer.
  9. Channel 1 terminals: High Force, Low Force, High Sense, Low Sense, Guard, and chassis ground
10. On/Off switch(es): Used to enable or disable the channel. Turns the channel off if it is in the output status
      even if it is in the remote status. Two switches on 2-channel models. The switch turns green if the channel
      is enabled. The switch turns red if the channel is in the high voltage state.
11. View key: Changes the display mode.
12. Cancel/Local key:
      Cancels the setup operation if the instrument is in the local status.
      Returns the instrument to the local status if it is in the remote status.
13. Function keys: Six keys for detail setup of several functions. Config, Function, Trigger, Result, File, Program, 
      I/O, System, and More.
14. Channel 2 terminals: Only on 2-channel models.
15. GPIB interface connector: Connects to GPIB interface of an external computer or equipment.
16. USB-B connector: Connects to USB interface.
17. LAN interface connector: Connects to 10/100 Base-T interface. Left LED indicates activity. Right LED
      indicates link integrity.
18. Digital I/O connector: D-sub 25 pin female connector for general purpose I/O (GPIO). For trigger input/
      output, interface to a handler, interface to an interlock circuit, etc. If the interlock terminals are open, the 
      instrument output is limited to ±42 V.
19. AC input connector: AC power cord is connected to this receptacle.

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Summary of Contents for B2900B Series

Page 1: ...ite To connect the device under test DUT optional 1 B2900 terminals use banana jacks Prepare test leads that use banana plugs 2 Connect the test leads as shown in the figures For using 4 wire connecti...

Page 2: ...urns the channel off if it is in the output status even if it is in the remote status Two switches on 2 channel models The switch turns green if the channel is enabled The switch turns red if the chan...

Page 3: ...e Ch2 B2902B Graph G Single 1 Roll B2911B Trigger auto Trigger active High voltage Floating Remote Local lockout Error MOVE EDIT LXI LAN status indicator View mode 1 2 3 4 MOVE status EDIT status 1 Pr...

Page 4: ...ly Performing Measurement Disabling the Channel Press the Ch1 switch to disable channel 1 This turns off the switch light Measured value a Press the View key to display the Single view Press to start...

Page 5: ...and the status changes to MOVE blue e Use the rotary knob arrow keys or numeric alpha keys to set the Start sweep start Stop sweep stop and Step sweep step or Points number of sweep steps values 4 Pr...

Page 6: ...t result Pass or Fail Single View Range Setup Sweep Setup Pulse Setup Trigger Setup Source Volts Spot Measure Amps Source Amps Spot Measure Volts Measure Ohms Constant voltage output range Current mea...

Page 7: ...cursors 1 and 2 Second line Positions and distance e g t1 t2 t of X cursors 1 and 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Graph View 1 Displays status ON or OFF on B2911B Displays status Ch 1 Ch 2 or OFF on B2912B Tw...

Page 8: ...surement error caused by the residual resistance of the test leads or cables Grounded and Floating Measurements With the default setting Low Force terminal is connected to the chassis ground However i...

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