Quick Results Guide
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Auto filter
When auto filter is enabled, it automatically selects filter settings that provide the heaviest
filtering on the lowest current ranges. The repeating filter count, median filter rank, and
moving filter count are automatically set by range to provide optimum filtering. When
auto filter is disabled, you can manually choose the desired count and rank settings.
Filter configuration
To configure the filter:
1.
Press CONFIG then FILTER. The blinking cursor will indicate the auto filter state.
2.
To enable the auto filter, select ENABLE, then press ENTER. The FILT annunciator
will turn on, and the SourceMeter will exit the menu structure.
3.
To set filter parameters manually, select DISABLE, then press ENTER. You can then
set:
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REPEAT COUNT: 1-100
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MOVING COUNT: 1-100
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MEDIAN RANK: 0 to 5
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ADVANCED FILTER: DISABLE or ENABLE, noise window (0 to 105%)
4.
Press EXIT to return to normal display.
Rel (nulling offsets)
The rel (relative) feature allows you to null offsets. With the offset displayed (measured),
enabling rel acquires the offset reading as the rel value and zeroes the display as follows:
Displayed Reading = Actual Input - Rel Value
Since the actual input (offset) and the rel value are the same, the displayed reading is zero.
Rel is enabled by pressing the REL key (REL annunciator on). Pressing REL a second
time disables it. Perform the following steps to null out an offset:
1.
Connect your test circuit to the SourceMeter.
2.
Select the source function that you are going to use for your test.
3.
Select the lowest source range and set the source level to zero.
4.
Select the measure function that you are going to use for your test, and select the lowest
range.
5.
Turn the output on to measure the offset.
6.
With the offset reading displayed, press REL (REL annunciator on) to zero the display.
Turn the output off and configure the selected source and measure functions for your
test.
7.
Turn the output back on. The displayed test readings will not include the nulled offset.
8.
When finished, turn the output off.
If the offset drifts, disable rel and repeat the above procedure to null out the new offset.