Keithley 2100 User Manual

Section Topic Page
1 General Information.............................................................................. 1-1
Introduction................................................................................................. 1-2
Feature overview ........................................................................................ 1-2
Specifications.............................................................................................. 1-3
Manual addenda......................................................................................... 1-3
Precautions for operation............................................................................ 1-3
Upkeep of the Model 2100.......................................................................... 1-3
Safety information....................................................................................... 1-4
Safety symbols and terms.................................................................... 1-4
Inspection for damage ................................................................................ 1-4
Shipment contents...................................................................................... 1-5
Instruction manual ...................................................................................... 1-5
Repacking for shipment.............................................................................. 1-5
2 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 2-1
Overview..................................................................................................... 2-2
Setting up the Model 2100 Digital Multimeter............................................. 2-2
Adjusting the handle............................................................................. 2-2
Setting the line voltage......................................................................... 2-4
Connecting the power .......................................................................... 2-7
Changing the fuses .............................................................................. 2-9
Factory default settings...................................................................... 2-18
Model 2100 familiarization........................................................................ 2-19
The front panel................................................................................... 2-19
The display........................................................................................ 2-21
The rear panel.................................................................................... 2-23
3 Basic Measurement Functions........................................................... 3-1
Introduction................................................................................................. 3-2
Voltage measurements (DC and AC) ......................................................... 3-2
How to measure voltage....................................................................... 3-3
Current measurements (DC and AC) ......................................................... 3-3
How to measure current....................................................................... 3-3
Resistance measurements (2- and 4-wire)................................................. 3-4
How to measure resistance.................................................................. 3-6
Frequency and period measurements........................................................ 3-6
How to measure frequency and period ................................................ 3-6
Continuity measurements........................................................................... 3-7
How to measure the continuity............................................................. 3-7
Diode measurements.................................................................................. 3-7
How to measure a diode ...................................................................... 3-8
RTD measurements.................................................................................... 3-8
2-wire RTD measurements .................................................................. 3-8
3-wire RTD measurements .................................................................. 3-9
4-wire RTD measurements ................................................................ 3-10
4 Front Panel Operations........................................................................ 4-1
Introduction................................................................................................. 4-2
Measurement configuration........................................................................ 4-2
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Keithley 2100 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2100
Category	Multimeter
Language	English