Function Keys; Immediate Action Keys; Scrolling Keys - Keysight 6811B User Manual

4 - Front Panel Operation

Function Keys

Refer to the examples later in this chapter for more details on the use of these keys.

Immediate Action Keys

Immediate action keys immediately execute their corresponding function when pressed. Other function
keys have commands underneath them that are accessed when the key is pressed.
Output
This key toggles the output of the ac source between the on and off states. It
On/Off
immediately executes its function as soon as you press it. When off, the ac
source output is disabled and the Dis annunciator is on.
Phase
This key only applies to three-phase ac sources
Select
Shift Trigger
Sends an immediate trigger to the ac source

Scrolling Keys

Scrolling keys let you move through the commands in the presently selected function menu.
 
These scroll keys let you move through the choices in a command list.
Press
to the previous command in the list. Function menus are circular; you can
return to the starting position by continuously pressing either key. The
following example shows the commands in the Input function menu:
Shift Index
These shifted scroll keys apply only to the Harmonic and List functions.
Shift Index Press these keys to step through integers 0 through 50 when specifying the
desired harmonic number, or 0 through 99 when specifying the desired list
point. Hold down these keys to rapidly access any harmonic or list point.
 
These Entry keys let you scroll through choices in a parameter list that apply
to a specific command. Parameter lists are circular; you can return to the
starting position by continuously pressing either key. If the command has a
numeric range, these keys increment or decrement the existing value.
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Harmonic
Meter
Output
Input
Status
Protect
Trigger
Trigger
Control
Figure 4-3. Function Keys

to bring up the next command in the list. Press
FUNCTION
Current Index
Voltage
Phase Index
Freq
Shape
Phase
Select
List
Pulse Output
on/off

to go back