Test the instrument
The following test verifies basic operation of the
2601B-PULSE. In this test, you will use the front-panel
controls shown below to source voltage and measure the
voltage output.
You do not need to connect a device under test (DUT) for
this test.
SRC
key
MEAS
key
LIMIT
key
MODE
key
RANGE
keys
Navigation
wheel
OUTPUT
ON/OFF
control
CURSOR
keys
Step 1: Set source function, range, and level
1. Press the
SRC
key. You will see a blinking character
in the SrcA value field. Confirm that mV is displayed; if
not, press the
SRC
key again.
2. While that character is still blinking, press the up or down
RANGE
keys
until
40 V
is displayed.
AUTO
The main display screen is refreshed.
SrcA:+00.0000 V LimA:1.00000 A
AUTO
3. Press the
CURSOR
keys to move the cursor to
the 10s digit.
4. Press the
navigation wheel
to enter EDIT mode.
The
EDIT
indicator appears in the upper left corner
of the display.