Quick Results Guide 5
 
Editing procedure
 
1. Press the DISPLAY EDIT key to place the blinking cursor in either the source or com-
pliance display field to be edited.
2. If desired, use the RANGE 
 
 
 and 
 
 
 
keys to select the desired source or compliance 
range.
3. To simply increment or decrement the display value, use the EDIT 
 
 
 and
 
 
 
 
 
keys to 
place the blinking cursor on the digit to be changed, then increment or decrement the 
value with the SOURCE 
 
 
 and 
 
 
 
keys. Note that the source or compliance value will 
be updated immediately; you need not press ENTER to complete the process.
4. To enter the source or compliance value directly, simply key in the desired value with 
the numeric keys while the cursor is blinking. Again, the source or compliance value 
will be updated immediately.
 
Toggling the source and measure display fields
 
Normally, the measured reading value will appear in the upper, main display line, while the 
source and compliance values will appear in the left and right fields respectively of the lower 
display line. You can toggle the source and measure display fields by pressing the DISPLAY 
TOGGLE key to place the source and measure values in the desired display fields.
 
Basic connections
 
WARNING
 
The SourceMeter uses safety jacks for signal connections. To avoid 
electric shock:
• Do not leave exposed connections.
• Properly insulate all external circuits.
• The front and rear terminals of the SourceMeters are rated for connec-
tion to circuits rated Installation Category I only. Do not connect the 
SourceMeter terminals to CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV circuits. Connec-
tion of the SourceMeter Input/Output terminals, to circuits higher than 
CAT I, can cause damage to the equipment or expose the operator to 
hazardous voltages.
• Hazardous voltages may be present on the output and guard terminals. 
To prevent electrical shock that could cause injury or death, NEVER 
make or break connections to the SourceMeter while the unit is on. 
Power off the equipment from the front panel or disconnect the main 
power cord from the rear of the SourceMeter before handling cables 
connected to the outputs. Putting the equipment into standby mode 
does not guarantee the outputs are not powered if a hardware or soft-
ware fault occurs.
 
The three basic connection configurations for the SourceMeter include 2-wire local sensing, 
4-wire remote sensing, and cable guard.
 
NOTE
 
Connections and details for in-circuit ohms measurements (ohms guard) are covered 
in the “Advanced operation” section of this guide.