Navigating Menus And Entering Numeric Data; Menu Navigation; Numeric Data Entry (Edit Keys); Editing Source And Compliance Values - Keithley SourceMeter 2400 Quick Start Manual

Section 1: Introduction
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Navigating menus and entering numeric data

Menu navigation

Many operating modes for the SourceMeter are configured using front panel menus. Throughout
this guide, menu navigation will be presented as a sequence of key presses and menu item
selections. For example, the following sequence selects the auto ohms source mode:
Press CONFIG > press MEAS Ω > select SOURCE > select AUTO
The above sequence is explained as follows:
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A menu item is selected by placing the cursor on it and pressing the ENTER key.
The left and right arrow keys control cursor position.

Numeric data entry (EDIT keys)

Numeric values must to be entered for some menu items. Numeric entry is also used to set source
and compliance values. The edit keys for numeric entry include the EDIT arrow keys to control
cursor position, EDIT arrow keys to increment or decrement the digit value, and the number keys.
After a value is keyed in, press ENTER to select it. Note that pressing MENU resets a displayed
number to its minimum value.

Editing source and compliance values

Editing keys

Use the following keys to edit source and compliance values:
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Press the CONFIG key.
Press the MEAS Ω key.
Select the SOURCE menu item.
Select the AUTO ohms source mode.
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LINE RATING
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