Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

Section 10: Limits, digital I/O, and scanning Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual
10-10 6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015
Scanning
The Model 6517B can be used with an internal scanner card (for example, Keithley Instruments
Models 6521 or 6522), or with external scanner cards installed in switching mainframes such as
Keithley Instruments Models 7001 and 7002.
A scanner allows you to switch among a number of input signals to the Model 6517B for
measurement. The channel control and scanning capabilities depend on whether an internal or
external scanner card is being used, as well as on the capabilities of the scanner card in question.
Internal scanning
By installing one of the optional scanner cards in the rear panel option slot, the Model 6517B can
close and open individual channels, or scan through the channels.
Detailed operating instructions for internal scanning are provided in the instruction manual for that
particular scanner card. To use the Model 6521 scanner card, refer to the Model 6521/6522
Instruction Manual for operating information.

Keithley 6517B Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English