6243/44 DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
3.3 Panel Keys and Parameters
3-7
3.3 Panel Keys and Parameters
The panel keys and parameters are described as follows:
3.3.1 AUTO key (Measurement Range)
Pressing the AUTO key toggles the measurement setting between the Auto range and fixed range.
Auto Range: Among all the measurement ranges between the set limiter range and the mini-
mum range, the optimum range is selected for the measurement.
At this time, the AUTO indicator is ON.
When the measurement function and source function are identical, the Auto
Range does not work. The measurement range always becomes the same as the
source range.
Fixed Range: Measurement is done in the range set by the limiter range.
At this time, the AUTO indicator is OFF.
When the measurement function and source function are identical, the measure-
ment range becomes the same as the source range.
3.3.2 DIRECT key (Direct Input Mode)
When the DIRECT key is pressed, the Direct Input Mode is set and the functions indicated in blue on the
panel are enabled. In this mode, the limiter value and source value enclosed in [ ] can be set.
3.3.3 ENTER (DIRECT) key (Confirming Numeric Values)
Pressing the ENTER (DIRECT) key enters numeric values.
3.3.4 EXIT key (Normal Measurement Screen)
Pressing the EXIT key recovers the normal measurement screen from the Menu screen.
3.3.5 GP-IB LOCAL key (GPIB Remote Control)
Pressing the GP-IB LOCAL key cancels the remote control by GPIB.
At this time, the RMT indicator is OFF.
To switch from the GPIB control to panel operation, press this key.