Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

Section 1: Getting started Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual
1-4 6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015
Case and rack mount kits
Model 1050 Padded Carrying Case: A carrying case for a Model 6517B. Includes handles and
shoulder strap.
Model 4288-1 Single Fixed Rack Side Mount Kit: Mounts a Model 6517B in a standard 19 inch
rack.
Model 4288-2 Dual Fixed Rack Side Mount Kit: Mounts two Model 6517B instruments in a standard
19 inch rack.
Model 4288-5 Dual Fixed Rack Shelf Mount Kit: Mounts two Model 6517B instruments side-by-side
in a standard 19 inch rack.
Model 4288-7 Rear Support Rack Shelf Mount Kit: Provides added support where one or two card
modules are installed in a mainframe.
Model 4288-9 Dual Fixed Rack Shelf Mount Kit: Mounts two Model 6517B instruments side-by-side
in a standard 19 inch rack.
Model 4299-7 Universal Fixed Rack Shelf Mount Kit: Mounts one or two Model 6517B instruments
side-by-side in a standard 19 inch rack.
Probes
Model 6517-RH Humidity Probe with Cable: This sensor allows the Model 6517B to make relative
humidity measurements (0 % to 100 %). Also included is an extension cable (part number CA-129-1).
Model 6517-TP Thermocouple with Leads: This type K thermocouple sensor allows the Model
6517B to make external temperature measurements from –190° C to 1350° C.
Scanner cards
Model 6521 Low Current Scanner Card: This 10-channel low current scanner card is terminated
with BNC connectors and plugs into the option slot of the Model 6517B.
Model 6522 Low Current/Low Voltage Scanner Card: This 10-channel low current/low voltage
scanner card is terminated with triaxial connectors and plugs into the option slot of the Model 6517B.
Text fixture
Model 8009 Resistivity test Fixture: This is a guarded test fixture for measuring volume and surface
resistivities. It can accommodate sheet samples 64 mm to 102 mm (2½ to 4 inches) in diameter and
up to 3.175 mm (1/8 inches) thick.
Software
Model 6524 Hi-R Software Package: Designed to aid in making more repeatable high
resistance/resistivity measurements. Four windows-driven programs increase measurement
precision, ease download and analysis of Hi-R data, and allow cross-correlation of environmental
factors.

Keithley 6517B Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English