Model 6517B Electrometer User's Manual
Section 3: Connections
6517B-900-01 Rev. B August 2022
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Figure 26: Multipurpose test fixture
1
Interlock switch. When the lid is open, the switch is also open.
2
Guard plate.
3
Insulated terminal.
4
Screw terminal for safety earth ground. Use #18 AWG wire or larger for connections
from the test fixture to safety earth ground.
5
Device under test (DUT) or test circuit.
6
To 6517B COMMON banana jack.
7
Three-lug female triaxial connector to 6517B input.
8
To 6517B voltage source OUT dual banana jacks.
9
Interlock connector to 6517B interlock.
Safety earth ground.
The multipurpose test fixture assumes that ammeter input LO is connected to voltage source LO
inside the 6517B.
To set the LO-to-LO connection:
1. Press the
CONFIG
key.
2. Press the
OPER
key.
3. Select
METER-CONNECT
. Press the
ENTER
key.
4. Select
ON
. Press the
ENTER
key.
5. Press the
EXIT
key to return to the measurement display.
