Mainframe and Remote PreAmp familiarization
The following information should be reviewed before operating the instrument and is orga-
nized as follows:
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Mainframe front panel summary
The front panel of the Model 6430 is shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Front panel
EDIT
DISPLAY
TOGGLE
POWER
Measurement (MEAS) function keys:
V
I
Ω
FCTN
SOURCE function keys:
V
I
▲
▼
Mainframe front panel summary — Provides an overview of front panel controls and
the display.
Mainframe rear panel summary — Provides an overview of rear panel connectors.
Remote PreAmp summary — Covers the Remote PreAmp connectors.
6430 SUB-FEMTOAMP REMOTE SourceMeter
MEAS
Ω
V
I
FCTN
1
0
2
3
LOCAL
REL
FILTER
LIMIT
6
7
8
9
DIGITS SPEED
STORE RECALL
CONFIG MENU
Measure volts.
Measure amps.
Measure ohms.
Perform math functions.
Source voltage (V-Source).
Source current (I-Source).
Increase source or compliance value.
Decrease source or compliance value.
SOURCE
V
I
RANGE
4
5
EDIT
AUTO
TRIG
SWEEP
RANGE
+/-
EXIT
ENTER
Getting Started
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ON/OFF
OUTPUT
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