Keithley 2601A User Manual page 18

Section 1: Front and Rear Panel Operation
Bottom Row: Source-measure setup
LOAD
RUN
STORE
RECALL
TRIG
MENU
EXIT
ENTER
3. Range keys:
AUTO
4. Output control and LED status indicator:
OUTPUT ON/OFF
LED indicator
5. Navigation wheel, USB port, and CURSOR keys:
When in source edit, use the CURSOR keys for cursor control and then turn the navigation wheel to
change a source or compliance value. The can also be used to enable or disable the source edit mode.
When in a menu, use the CURSOR keys or navigation wheel for menu item cursor control. When
displaying a menu value, use the CURSOR keys for cursor control and turn the navigation wheel to
change the value. Pressing the navigation wheel opens a menu item or selects a menu option or value.
Use the USB port to connect a USB flash drive. The USB flash drive stores reading buffer data, scripts,
and user setup options.
6. Display indicators (not shown):
EDIT
ERR
REM
TALK
LSTN
SRQ
REL
FILT
AUTO
ARM
*
1-4
Loads factory or user-defined scripts for execution.
Runs last selected factory or user-defined scripts.
Stores readings, source values, and timestamp values in one of two internal buffers per
channel for later recall.
Recalls stored readings, source values, and timestamp values from either of the two buffers.
Triggers readings.
Accesses the Main Menu for saving and recalling setups, selecting remote interface, line
frequency, self-tests, serial number and beeper control.
Cancels selection, and backs out of menu structure. Used as a LOCAL key to take the unit
out of remote.
Accepts selection, moves to next choice or exits menu.
and Selects the next higher or lower source or measure range.
Enables or disables source or measure auto range.
Turns source output on or off.
Illuminated when output is on.
Unit is in the source editing mode.
Questionable reading or invalid calibration step.
Unit in remote mode.
Unit addressed to talk.
Unit addressed to listen.
Service request.
Relative mode enabled.
Digital filter is enabled.
Auto source or measure range selected.
Unit armed and ready to run.
(asterisk)Readings are being stored in buffer.
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Section Topics 2600AS-900-01 Rev. B / September 2008