User manual

R-set Configure the instrument for constant resistance mode.
Recall Recall instrument state from non-volatile memory.
Remote sensing Allows the instrument to measure the load power properly in case of large
currents by sensing the voltage at the source, rather than at the
instrument's terminals. This removes the effect of the resistance of long
leads.
S-Tran Set parameters (A, B, and transition times) for transient mode.
Shift Shift key, which allows access to the functions written beneath the
number keys.
Short Toggles between normal operation and a low resistance short.
Store Allows the user to save the instrument state in non-volatile memory.
Test file A sequence of different test modes used for automated testing.
Tran Set to transient condition.
Transient condition See Condition.
Trigger The key that causes an immediate trigger.
V-set Configure the instrument for constant voltage mode.
VFD Vacuum fluorescent display, the technology used for the instrument's
display.
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