Keithley 2016 - Introduction

Introduction
This section summarizes front panel operation of the Model 2016. It is organized as follows:
•
Front panel summary — Includes an illustration and summarizes keys, display, and
connections.
•
Rear panel summary — Includes an illustration and summarizes connections.
•
Power-up — Describes connecting the instrument to line power, the power-up sequence,
the warm-up time, and default conditions.
•
Display — Discusses the display format and messages that may appear while using the
instrument.
•
Measuring voltage — Covers DC and AC voltage measurement connections and low
level voltage considerations.
•
Measuring current — Covers DC and AC current measurement connections and current
fuse replacement.
•
Measuring resistance — Details two and four-wire measurement connections and
shielding considerations.
•
Measuring frequency and period — Covers frequency and period measurement
connections.
•
Measuring temperature — Describes the use of thermocouples for temperature
measurements.
•
Math — Covers the mX+b, percent, dBm, and dB math functions performed on single
readings.
•
Measuring continuity — Explains setting up and measuring continuity of a circuit.
•
Testing diodes — Describes testing general-purpose and zener diodes.
•
Measuring distortion — Explains how to measure total harmonic distortion and the
calculations used.
2-2 Basic Measurements