Basic Operation; Selecting Operating Modes; Making Volts And Ohms Measurements; Quick Results Guide - Keithley 6514 Quick Manual

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Model 6514 Quick Results Guide

Basic operation

Selecting operating modes

Most front panel keys have a dual operation or function. The nomenclature on a key
indicates its primary or unshifted function or operation. The nomenclature above a key
indicates its shifted function or operation. To select a primary function press the
corresponding key. To select a shifted function, press SHIFT first and then the desired key.
For example, press AVG to select the digital filter. Press SHIFT then MX+B to choose the
mX + b function.

Making volts and ohms measurements

The basic procedure to make volts and ohms measurements is provided in Table 1.
Table 1
Volts and ohms measurement procedure
Procedure
1. Enable zero check.
2. Select function.
3. Enable or disable guard.
4. Perform zero correct (volts only).
5. Select range.
6. Connect DUT to 6514 input.
7. Disable zero check.
8. Take readings from display.
Details
Press ZCHK to enable zero check before making
connection changes or selecting function.
Press V to measure voltage.
Press Ω to measure ohms.
Use the GRD key to select depending on guarded
or unguarded connections.
Press ZCOR to zero correct 6514 for maximum
volts accuracy.
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Use RANGE
and
select range. Or press AUTO RANGE (AUTO
annunciator on) to enable auto range.
See Figure 4 (unguarded) or Figure 5 (guarded).
Press ZCHK to disable zero check in order to
make measurements.
Observe the volts or ohms reading on the front
panel display.
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