Keithley 6517A Getting Started Guide

2-6 Measurement Options Model 6517A Getting Started Manual
Navigating menus
Use the following rules to navigate through the menu structures. Table 2-5 summarizes the
front panel keys used for navigation.
1. From the instrument’s normal state of displaying readings, you can:
• View a configuration menu by pressing CONFIG and then the desired function
or operation key (V, TRIG, etc.).
• View the top level of the main menu by pressing the MENU key.
Table 2-3
Configuration settings for each measurement function
Function Speed Filter
Reso-
lution
Autorange
limits Damping Guard
External
feedback
Amps
rel
Meas
type*
V-
Source**
Auto
discharge
Volts
Amps
Ohms
Coulombs
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
••
•• •
•
**Resistance or resistivity.
**Auto or manual.
Table 2-4
Configuration settings for instrument operations
Option Description
CONFIG REL
CONFIG FILTER
CONFIG MATH
CONFIG TRIG
CONFIG SEQ
CONFIG STORE
CONFIG VOLTAGE SOURCE*
CONFIG CARD
CONFIG NEXT
Set rel (relative) value and enable.
Select and configure averaging and median filters.
Select and configure math calculation: polynomial, percent, percent
deviation, ratio or log10.
Select and configure basic or advanced trigger model.
Select and configure test sequence.
Configure data store: set count, control, timestamp, elements and
display, and clear buffer.
Configure V-Source: range, V-limit, resistive I-limit and meter
connect.
Select and configure internal or external scanning.
Change the scale for the zero-center bar graph.
*To access the V-Source menu, press CONFIG and then any one of the VOLTAGE SOURCE keys: OPER,  or .

Keithley 6517A Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English