Section 3: Instrument description Model 2601B-PULSE System SourceMeter® Instrument User's Manual
3-2 2601B-PULSE-900-01 Rev. A August 2021
2. SMU setup, performance control, special operation, and numbers
SMU (source-measure unit) setup
When the pulser is disabled, selects the source function (voltage or current) and places
the cursor in the source field for editing. When the pulser is enabled, this key has no
action.
Cycles through measure functions (voltage, current, resistance, or power).
When the pulser is disabled, places the cursor in the compliance limit field for editing.
Also selects the limit value to edit (voltage, current, or power). When the pulser is
enabled, switches the display between the source and sense protection levels.
Selects a meter mode (I-METER, V-METER, OHM-METER, or WATT-METER).
Sets the display resolution (4½, 5½, or 6½ digits).
Sets the measurement speed (FAST, MEDium, NORMAL, HI-ACCURACY, or OTHER).
Speed and accuracy are set by controlling the measurement aperture.
Controls relative measurements, which allows a baseline value to be subtracted from a
reading.
Enables or disables the digital filter. You can use this filter to reduce reading noise.
Loads a test for execution (FACTORY, USER, or SCRIPTS).
Runs the last selected factory or user-defined test.
Accesses reading buffers and makes readings:
▪ TAKE_READINGS: Use to make readings and store them in a reading buffer.
▪ SAVE: Use to save a reading buffer to nonvolatile memory or to a user-installed
flash drive (USB1) in CSV or XML format.
Readings can include measurements, source values, and timestamp values.
Recalls information (DATA or STATISTICS) stored in a reading buffer:
▪ DATA: Includes stored readings, and if configured, source values and timestamp
values.
▪ STATISTICS: Includes MEAN, STD DEV, SAMPLE SIZE, MINIMUM,
MAXIMUM, PK-PK.
Accesses the main menu (on page 3-8). You can use the main menu to configure many
functions and features.
Cancels the selection and returns to the previous menu or display. Also used as a
LOCAL key to take the instrument out of remote operation.
Accepts the selection and moves to the next choice or exits the menu.