Model 2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Instrument User's Manual
Section 4: Making basic front-panel measurements
2470-900-01 Rev. A /
May
2019
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Make front-panel measurements
For this application, you will:
•
Select the source and measure functions
•
Select the source range
•
Set the source value
•
Set the source limit
•
Select the measurement range
•
Turn on the source output
•
Observe the readings on the display
•
Turn off the source output
How to make front-panel measurements
To make a measurement from the front panel:
1.
Press the
POWER
switch on the front panel to turn on the instrument or cycle power if the
instrument is already on.
2.
On the front panel, press the
FUNCTION
key to verify the source and measure function.
3.
Under Source Voltage and Measure, select
Current
.
4.
Select the source range. On the home screen, under SOURCE V, select
Range
.
5.
Select
20 V
.
6.
Select
Source
.
7.
Enter
10 V
and select
OK
.
8.
Select
Limit
.
9.
Enter
10 mA
and select
OK
.
10. In the MEASURE area of the home screen, select
Range
.
11. Select
Auto
.
12. Turn on the output by pressing the
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch. The OUTPUT indicator light
turns on.
13. Observe the readings on the display. For the 10
kΩ resistor, typical display values are:
1.00000 mA
+9.99700 V
14. When measurements are complete, turn the output off by pressing the
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch.
The OUTPUT indicator light turns off.
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