Series 2600B System SourceMeter® instrument User's Manual
Section 3: Instrument description
2600BS-900-01 Rev. A / August 2021
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Special operation
LOAD
Loads a test for execution (FACTORY, USER, or SCRIPTS).
RUN
Runs the last selected factory or user-defined test.
STORE
Accesses reading buffers and makes readings:
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TAKE_READINGS:
Use to make readings and store them in a reading buffer.
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SAVE:
Use to save a reading buffer to nonvolatile memory or to a user-installed
flash drive (USB1) in CSV or XML format.
Readings can include measurements, source values, and timestamp values.
RECALL
Recalls information (DATA or STATISTICS) stored in a reading buffer:
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DATA:
Includes stored readings, and if configured, source values and timestamp
values.
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STATISTICS:
Includes MEAN, STD DEV, SAMPLE SIZE, MINIMUM,
MAXIMUM, PK-PK.
TRIG
Triggers readings.
MENU
Accesses the
(on page 3-12). You can use the main menu to configure
many functions and features.
EXIT
Cancels the selection and returns to the previous menu or display. Also used as a
LOCAL key to take the instrument out of remote operation.
ENTER
Accepts the selection and moves to the next choice or exits the menu.
Numbers
Number keys
When enabled and in EDIT mode, the number keys (0 to 9, +/-, 0000) allow direct
numeric entry. Press the navigation wheel to enter EDIT mode. For more information,
see
(on page 3-19).
3. Range keys
Selects the next higher source or measure range.
Enables or disables source or measure autorange.
Selects the next lower source or measure range.
In addition to selecting range functions, the up and down range keys change the format
for numbers that are not ranges, such as the limit value.
