2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Instrument Reference Manual
Section 4: Sourcing and measuring
2470-901-01 Rev. A /
May
2019
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Making a measurement with the QuickSet functions
The measurement-only functions available through the QuickSet option include Voltmeter, Ammeter,
Ohmmeter, and Power Supply.
Using the front panel:
1.
Make connections to the device under test before running the Quick Setup. The Voltmeter and
Ammeter options use 2-wire connections. For the Ohmmeter option, you can select 2-wire or
4-wire connections. For information about making connections, see
page 4-1).
2.
Press
QUICKSET
.
3.
Under Quick Setups, select the type of measurement.
4.
Ohmmeter only:
Select 2-wire or 4-wire sense.
5.
A message may be displayed. If the conditions of your test setup permit it, select
OK
.
6.
The output turns on and the instrument begins making measurements.
7.
Observe the readings.
8.
You can adjust the source and measure settings while the instrument makes measurements.
9.
When finished, turn the output off by pressing the
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch. The OUTPUT
indicator light turns off.
Sourcing a voltage with the QuickSet functions
The source-only function available through the QuickSet option is named Power Supply.
Using the front panel:
1.
Make connections to the device under test before running the Quick Setup. You can select 2-wire
or 4-wire connections. For information about making connections, see
2.
Press
QUICKSET
.
3.
Under Quick Setups, select
Power Supply
.
4.
Select the voltage level to be sourced. Select
OK
.
5.
Select the maximum allowed source current. Select
OK
.
6.
Select 2-wire or 4-wire sense.
7.
The output turns on and the instrument begins sourcing voltage.
8.
You can adjust the source and measure settings while the instrument makes measurements.
9.
When finished, turn the output off by pressing the
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch. The OUTPUT
indicator light turns off.
