Section 2: Getting started
Model 6517B Electrometer User's Manual
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6517B-900-01 Rev. B August 2022
To display instrument information:
1. Press the
MENU
key.
2. Select the
GENERAL
menu.
3. Select
SERIAL #
.
4. Press the
ENTER
key.
Measurement function displays
Each measurement function has its own set of displays, shown in the bottom line of the front-panel
display. Use the PREV and NEXT keys to scroll through the selections for the presently
selected function.
The displays show a reading in a different form or give additional information about the reading.
For example:
•
Top line shows a reading.
•
Bottom line shows a zero-center bar graph with adjustable limits.
•
Calculations display if math is enabled.
Displays that are specific to a particular function or operation are discussed with that function or
operation. The displays that are common to all measurement functions are:
•
Time, day, and date
•
Bar graph
•
Zero-centered bar graph
•
Maximum and minimum values
•
Actual value without relative offset
•
Calculated and actual values
•
Limits bar graph
•
Relative humidity and external temperature stamp
•
Range and voltage source
Time, day, and date
This display provides the time, day of week, and the date. The time, date, and format (12-hour or 24-
hour) are set using the CLOCK menu option. An example of the time and date display is shown in the
following figure.
Figure 3: Time, day, and date display
