Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual
Section 2: Getting started
6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015
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Navigating menus
Menu types
There are two types of menu structures; the Main Menu and the Configure menus. The Main Menu
accesses items for which there are no dedicated keys, and Configure menus are used to configure
measurement functions and other instrument operations.
Navigation rules
Use the following rules to navigate through the menu structure:
1. The top level of the Main Menu is accessed by pressing the
MENU
key. A Configuration menu is
accessed by pressing CONFIG and then the desired function (
V
,
I
,
R
or
Q
.) or operation (such as
TRIG
or
STORE
).
2. A menu item is selected by placing the cursor on it and pressing
ENTER
. Cursor position is
denoted by the blinking menu item or parameter. The cursor keys (< and >) control cursor
position.
3. A displayed arrow (< and >) on the bottom line indicates that there are one or more additional
items (messages) to select from. Use the appropriate cursor key to display them.
4. A numeric parameter is keyed in by placing the cursor on the digit to be changed and using the
RANGE
up or down key to increment or decrement the digit.
5. A change is only executed when
ENTER
is pressed. Entering an invalid parameter generates an
error and the entry is ignored.
6. The
EXIT
key backs out of the menu structure. Any change that is not entered is cancelled when
EXIT is pressed. The EXIT key has additional actions that are summarized in the table below.
7. The
VOLTAGE SOURCE
up and down adjust the V-source value. The V-source is decremented
or incremented by placing the cursor on the desired digit and pressing down or up. With the
cursor on the polarity sign, pressing up or down toggles the polarity. Pressing
CONFIG
and then
up or down displays the
CONFIGURE V-SOURCE
menu.
EXIT key actions
Condition
EXIT key action
Temporary message displayed
(such as TRIGGERS HALTED)
INFO message displayed
Reading display hold
Scanning
Data storage
Cancels display of temporary message.
Cancels INFO message, returns to menu or normal reading display.
Cancels reading display hold, resumes normal reading display.
Disables scanning; also stops data storage if enabled.
Stops data storage; temporary message STORAGE INTERRUPTED is
displayed.
