6240B DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
4.2.15 VS/IS Key (Source Function)
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4.2.15
VS/IS Key (Source Function)
Selects the source function, voltage source or current source. The unit indicates the present source func-
tion. There are the following restrictions on switching between VS and IS:
•
Switching is disabled during sweep in the sweep source mode.
•
Switching during sweep stop (start trigger wait status) in the sweep source mode forces into Sus-
pend.
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Switching during Operate in the DC source or pulse source mode forces into Suspend.
•
Switching is disabled in the low-resistance measurement pulse source mode.
4.2.16
123... Key (Direct Input Mode)
Switches into the direct input mode that enables numeral data input, and displays the setting value at
half-brightness.
In this status, green colored functions on the panel are enabled. However, the
EXP
key is only enabled
when
Disp Unit
is set to Exponent.
Pressing
ENTER
applies the input data and releases the direct input mode.
If the direct input mode is released by
EXIT
, the input data will be cleared and the previously set data will
return.
4.2.17
4W/2W Key (Remote Sensing)
Switches the remote sensing between 4-wire and 2-wire connections.
4W:
Sets the remote sensing to 4-wire connection. The 4W indicator goes ON.
2W:
Sets the remote sensing to 2-wire connection. The 2W indicator goes ON.