Test the instrument
The following test verifies basic operation of the 2657A. In
this test, you use the front-panel controls shown below to
source voltage and measure the voltage output.
NOTE
The following test assumes that the interlock is
correctly wired.
You do not need to connect a device under test (DUT) for
this test.
SRC
key
RANGE
keys
Navigation
wheel
LIMIT
key
MEAS
key
AUTO
key
OUTPUT
ON/OFF
control
Step 1: Set source function, range, and level
1. Press the
SRC
SRC
key.
You will see a blinking character in the SrcA value field.
Confirm that the value of volts (V) is displayed; if not,
press the
SRC
SRC
key again.
2. While that character is still blinking, press the up or down
RANGE
keys until 200 V is briefly displayed.
---.--- V
SrcA:
200 V LimA:1.00000mA
AUTO
The main display screen reappears:
---.--- V
SrcA:+000.000V LimA:1.00000mA
AUTO
