User`s guide

4- 6 Agilent B2900 User’s Guide, Edition 2

Front Panel Reference

Display and Assist Keys

Dual View

Available on B2902A and B2912A. The upper half is for channel 1. The lower half

is for channel 2. Each area displays the measurement results, source and

measurement settings, and channel status. Most setup parameters can be edited on

this display.

Display area 1. Channel number. 1 or 2.

2. Latest measurement data

3. High capacitance (HC) mode indicator

4. Remote sensing (4-wire connection) status indicator

5. Source function. VOLTS or AMPS.

6. Source shape indicator. DC, pulse, sweep, or pulsed sweep. DC does not show

the indicator.

7. Source output value, 5½ digit resolution on B2902A, and 6½ digit resolution on

B2912A

8. Limit (Compliance) value

D1. Primary measurement data

D2. Secondary measurement data or limit test result Pass or Fail