1-8 Getting Started Series 2600 System SourceMeters Reference Manual
2600S-901-01 Rev. A / May 2006 Return to Section 1 topics
1 Special keys and power switch:
DISPLAY Toggles between the various source-measure displays and the user
message mode. Selects Model 2602/2612 single or dual-channel display.
CONFIG Use to configure a function or operation.
POWER Power switch – In position turns SourceMeter on (I), out position turns it
off (O).
Number Keys The Number Keys (0-9, +/-, 0000) allow direct numeric entry in the EDIT
mode.
2 Source-measure setup, performance control and special operation:
Top Row – Source-measure setup
Models 2601, 2602, 2611, and 2612:
SRC Channel A – Selects the source function (V or A) and places cursor in the
source field for editing.
MEAS Channel A – Cycles through measure functions (V, A, Ω or W).
LIMIT Channel A – Places the cursor in the compliance limit field for editing.
MODE Channel A – Directly chooses the measurement function (V, A, Ω or W).
Models 2602 and 2612 only:
SRC Channel B – Selects the source function (V or A) and places cursor in the
source field.
MEAS Channel B – Cycles through measure functions (V,A, Ω or W).
LIMIT Channel B – Places the cursor in the compliance limit field for editing.
MODE Channel B – Directly chooses the measurement function (V, A, Ω or W).
Middle Row
Models 2601, 2602, 2611, and 2612:
DIGITS Channel A – Changes resolution display to 4-1/2, 5-1/2, or 6-1/2 digits.
SPEED Channel A – Sets the measurement speed by controlling the A/D
converter measurement aperture.
REL Channel A – Controls relative, which allows a baseline value to be
subtracted from a reading.
FILTER Channel A – Controls the digital filter, which can be used to reduce
reading noise.
Models 2602 and 2612 only:
DIGITS Channel B – Changes resolution display to 4-1/2, 5-1/2, or 6-1/2 digits.
SPEED Channel B – Sets the measurement speed by controlling the A/D
converter measurement aperture.
REL Channel B – Controls relative, which allows a baseline value to be
subtracted from a reading.
FILTER Channel B – Controls the digital filter, which can be used to reduce
reading noise.