Table 2-5 Menu Summary - Keithley 6517a Getting Started Manual

Model 6517A Getting Started Manual
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Table 2-5
Menu summary
Action
CONFIG-(function)
MENU
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RANGE
RANGE
ENTER
EXIT
INFO
The unit is returned to the normal reading display by:
• Pressing EXIT or MENU from the top level of the main menu.
• Pressing EXIT from the top level of a configuration menu.
• Pressing a measurement function key from within a menu.
Pressing the ENTER key selects an item and, if further definition is needed, moves
down within the menu structure. Pressing the EXIT key backs up within a menu
structure.
The cursor position is denoted by a blinking menu item or parameter. The cursor is
moved from one item to the next using the cursor keys ( and ). To select an
item, highlight it with the cursor, then press ENTER.
A displayed arrow ( and ) on the bottom line indicates there is more informa-
tion or additional menu items to select from. When " " is displayed, use the
sor key. The cursor keys have an auto-repeat feature.
A numeric parameter is keyed in by placing the cursor on the digit to be changed,
and pressing the RANGE
A change is only executed when the ENTER key is pressed. Entering an invalid
parameter generates an error, and the entry is ignored. Changes are also ignored if
an EXIT is performed.
The INFO key can be used anywhere in a menu to display helpful information mes-
sages concerning operation. To cancel an information message and remain in the
menu, press INFO a second time, EXIT, or ENTER. Pressing a function key can-
cels INFO and a menu, and returns the instrument to a reading display.
Description
Press the CONFIG key, then a function key (e.g., V) to view the
top level of a function configuration menu.
Press the MENU key to view the top level of the main menu. The
operations that have no corresponding key are included in the
main menu.
Use the cursor keys to move the highlighted cursor among menu
selections, or the digits of a parameter value, or change chan-
nels on the scanner.
Use the RANGE keys to increment and decrement digits of a
parameter value.
Accepts menu selection or data entry.
Cancels changes menu selection. Also returns you to the previous
menu level.
Displays context-sensitive information about the present menu
level. Toggles information message on/off.
or keys to increment or decrement the digit.
Measurement Options 2-7
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