- Displays the selected channel’s active mode: CC (MODE CURR), CR (MODE RES), or CV (MODE VOLT). The active mode can be changed using the CURR, RES, or VOLT key followed by the Enter key.
- Displays the selected channel’s main current setting (e.g. CURR 3.275). This setting can be changed using the ENTRY keys. The CURR key also selects the CC mode (MODE CURR) in conjunction with the MODE and Enter keys.
- Displays the selected channel’s resistance setting. (e.g. RES 1000). This setting can be changed using the ENTRY keys. The RES key also selects the CR mode (MODE RES) in conjunction with the MODE and Enter keys.
- Displays the selected channel’s voltage setting (e.g. VOLT 5.567). This setting can be changed using the ENTRY keys. The VOLT key also selects the CV mode (MODE VOLT) in conjunction with the MODE and Enter keys.
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Set the channel number and the value of the specified function (e.g. CURR 2.525, RES 1000, VOLT 7.000, etc.).
(backspace) - Erases the previous keystroke in order to make corrections before entering a new setting.
- Enters the parameters (value, mode, channel) on the display for the specified function (or selects the mode of operation), and returns the front panel to the metering mode.
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- These keys simulate front panel control knobs. They can be used to change the main level or the transient level of the function shown on the display. The new values are entered automatically (Enter key is not used) and they take effect as soon as they are displayed. You can also use these keys to change the actual input level when the display is monitoring the input voltage/current or the computed power. Note that these keys have no effect on range, slew, frequency, etc.
6051A, 6050A specifications
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