GETTING STARTED
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mode. The range can also be entered with the
numeric keys in the entry display.
EQUIV CIRCUIT
The [Equiv Circuit] key selects between a series or
parallel equivalent circuit model of the component
being measured.
DISPLAY
The [Display] key selects the parameter on the
display. Pressing [Display] cycles through the
following display types.
VALUE
the value being measured
DEV
the deviation of the value from an
entered value
%DEV
the percent deviation from the
nominal
ENTRY
for entering parameter values
BINS
the bin number when binning is
enabled
Certain displays are not accessible unless data
has been entered. For example DEV and %DEV
are not available unless a nominal value has
already been entered. Also, BINS is not available
unless binning data has been entered.
<-
The [<-] (backspace) key is used for correcting
mistakes when entering numeric data. The [<-]
also serves as the LOCAL key. If the [<-] is held
down when the unit is powered on, the instrument
settings revert to the factory set defaults.
ENTER KEYS
[ž,
µµµµ
H, pF] [kž, mH, nF] [Mž, H,
µµµµ
F]
The three enter keys are used when entering
numeric parameters in the entry display, such as
nominal values of R, C, or L. The [Mž, H,
µ
F] key
acts as a general purpose [ENTER] key for
parameters with units not listed on any key, such
as percent. This key is labeled on the panel above
the key.
NUMERIC KEYS [0]..[9], [.], [+/-]
The numeric keys enter parameters and are only
active when the unit is in the entry display.
STORE and RECALL
The unit can store up to 9 complete instrument
setups in non-volatile memory. To store the
present configuration as setup #n, press [Store] [n]
[ENTER] where n ranges from 1 through 9. To
recall an instrument configuration, press [Recall]
[n] [ENTER]. Recall 0 returns the instrument to its
default values.
CALIBRATE
The [Calibrate] key allows access to a series of
calibration features and special configurable
parameters, including open/short circuit calibration,
standard calibration, settling time, vernier output
drive amplitude, and the internal self tests.
BIN#, NOMINAL and LIMIT
These keys are used to enter binning parameters.
The BINNING LED is on when binning is enabled
and the optional handler is active.
TRIGGER and MODE
The [Mode] key selects between continuous
(CONT), or triggered measurements.
Measurements are triggered by the [Trigger] key,
the handler interface or either of the computer
interfaces.
