Model 6487 Reference Manual Getting Started 1-13
Configuration menus
Many keys have configuration menus that allow you to configure various Model 6487
operating modes. Table 1-4 summarizes the various configuration menus available. To
access a configuration menu, press CONFIG and then the corresponding front panel key.
Table 1-4
Configuration menus
Key* Description Reference
I | Ω Configure normal or alternating voltage ohms modes. Section 3
MATH Set up MX + B, M/X + B, and LOG math functions. Section 5
FILT Configure median and average filters. Section 4
REL Enter relative value. Section 4
OPER Select DC or SWEEP mode, set source amplitude and current limit. Section 3
COMM Configure GPIB or RS-232 interface. Section 9
TRIG Configure trigger parameters. Section 7
LIMIT Set up and enable limit tests. Section 8
RATE Set integration rate in number of power line cycles (NPLCs). Section 4
SETUP Select power-on setup. page 9
STORE Select number of readings to store in buffer. Section 6
RANGE Set upper auto range limit. Section 4
RANGE Set lower auto range limit. Section 4
* Press CONFIG followed by indicated key to access configuration menu.