System Options: External Current Measurement (Keithley Picoamper Meter)
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External Current Measurement (Keithley Picoamper Meter)
When the Stage menu / External Current Measurement is ticked, it
is expected to have Keithley picoamper meter connected to the
External Connectors panel / SPECIMEN CURRENT connector, which
is located at the back side of the microscope console.
FIGURE 7-5 External Connectors Panel
In this case the Status bar / Specimen Current value is N/A and the Keithley meter readout shows actual specimen
current.
Note
When this functionality is not used, switch the picoamper meter off or disconnect it!