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Quick Results Guide
Programming example
The programming example in Table 18 tests 1k
Ω
resistors. If the tested resistor is within 5%
of it’s nominal value, it will pass the test. Otherwise the test will fail.
Math functions
The SourceMeter has five built-in math functions; power, offset compensated ohms, varistor
alpha, voltage coefficient and percent deviation. After a math function is configured and
enabled, it can be selected by pressing the FCTN key (MATH annunciator displayed).
Power
Calculates and displays power using the measured voltage (V) and measured current (I) val-
ues as follows:
Power = V
×
I
Use the following menu sequence to enable the power math function:
Press CONFIG > press FCTN > select POWER
This math function can now be selected by pressing the FCTN key.
Table 18
Command sequence for Limit 2 test example
Command*
Comments
*RST
Restore GPIB defaults.
:SENS:FUNC “RES”
Select ohms meaurement function.
:CALC2:LIM2:STAT ON
Enable Limit 2 test.
:CALC2:FEED RES
Use ohms for limits comparison.
:CALC2:LIM2:LOW 950
Set lower limit to 950
Ω
.
:CALC2:LIM2:UPP 1050
Set upper limit to 1050
Ω
.
:OUTP ON
Turn output on.
:INIT
Trigger reading.
:CALC2:LIM2:FAIL?
Query result of Limit 2 test (0 = pass, 1 = fail).
:OUTP OFF
Turn output off.
*SourceMeter must be addressed to talk after sending :CALC2:LIM2:FAIL? to acquire test result.