Section 2: Getting started
Model 6517B Electrometer User's Manual
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6517B-900-01 Rev. B August 2022
13 TRIGGER LINK
An 8-pin micro DIN connector for sending and receiving trigger pulses to and from other
instruments.
14 V-SOURCE HI and LO
Safety banana jacks for the voltage source. Rated at 1000 V maximum.
15 OPTION SLOT
A slot for option cards, such as the Model 6521 or Model 6522 scanner card.
Power the instrument on or off
The power cord supplied with the 6517B contains a separate protective earth (safety ground)
wire for use with grounded outlets. When proper connections are made, the instrument
chassis is connected to power-line ground through the ground wire in the power cord. In the
event of a failure, not using a properly grounded protective earth and grounded outlet may
result in personal injury or death due to electric shock.
Do not replace detachable mains supply cords with inadequately rated cords. Failure to use
properly rated cords may result in personal injury or death due to electric shock.
Before powering the instrument, verify that line input voltage is set to the correct range for the power
supply used to power the 6517B. See
(on page 5-3) if you need to change
the line input voltage.
Operating the instrument on an incorrect line voltage may cause damage to the instrument,
possibly voiding the warranty.
To connect the power cord:
1. Make sure that the front-panel POWER switch is in the off (O) position.
2. Connect the socket of the supplied power cord to the ac receptacle on the rear panel.
3. Connect the plug of the power cord to a grounded ac outlet.
To turn a 6517B on or off:
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Before turning the instrument on, disconnect any devices under test (DUTs) from the 6517B.
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To turn your instrument on, press the front-panel POWER switch to place it in the on (|) position.
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To turn your instrument off, press the front-panel POWER switch to place it in the off (O) position.
