6166 DC Voltage Current Source Operation Manual
3.4 Setting Zero and Changing Polarity
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3.4 Setting Zero and Changing Polarity
This section describes the procedures of setting the source value to zero and setting its polarity.
3.4.1 Setting Zero
This section describes the procedures of setting the source value to zero.
There are the following two methods to set the source value to zero:
(1) Using on the POLARITY section
(2) Using the numeric keypad
(1) Example using on the POLARITY section
Operating procedure
Check that the program function is set to OFF.
When the program function is set to ON, the PROGRAM key lights up. Pressing the PROGRAM
key sets it to OFF.
Press on the POLARITY section.
The zero value of the currently selected range is displayed and the 0 key goes ON.
Example display
• This operation disables auto range. (The AUTO key goes OFF.)
• While the 0 key lights up, the source value cannot be set to other than zero.