Keithley 5156 Instruction Manual page 18

Electrometer calibration standard
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Front panel
Figure 2-2 shows the front panel. Various components include:
SHIELD:
This jack is internally connected to the inner conductor of the triax
OUTPUT jack.
CHASSIS: This jack is connected to Model 5156 chassis.
NOTE
For all operating modes except guarded ohms, SHIELD and
CHASSlS must he jumpered together using the supplied short-
ing link. (See Resistance standard operation later in this sec-
tion for details on guarded ohms connections.)
TO 6517 DIGITAL
I/O Jack: This DIN jack connects the unit to the Model
6517 Electrometer when cnlihrating that instrument. Use the supplied data trans-
fer cable to make the connection
Figure 2-3 shows the configuration of the supplied charge filter. The purpose of
the filter is to minimize the effects of rapid voltage calibrator rise times that
would otherwise affect charge measurements.
To use the charge filter, connect the OUTPUT jack to the 1nF or lOOoF BNC jack
of the Model 5156, and connect the INPUT jack to the DC voltage calibrator
using a suitable BNC cable. Note that the charge filter should he used only for
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