B&K Precision 8500-8526 - Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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Button Function(s)
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16-character display shows voltage and current measurements.
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Rotary knob. Turn to adjust a setting value. Press in to toggle between setting the
currently-selected mode's value and reading the voltage and current, as shown in
the above picture.
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Power switch to turn the instrument on or off.
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Numeric keypad:
Numeric entry keys.
Secondary key functions.
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Keypad:
Enable/disable input.
Set up the current, voltage, power, and resistance modes.
Scroll through menus and options.
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Input terminals. Depending on the model, you will have different types and
numbers of input terminals.
Models 8500/8502 come with one plus and one minus terminal
Models 8510/8512 come with two positive and two negative terminals however
each terminal is able to sink the maximum current supported by the instrument.
Thus, it is not necessary to double up on the wires when sinking a high current
unless you wish to.
Models 8514/8518 also come with two positive and two negative terminals however
it is required to double up on the wires when sinking a current exceeding 120A.
Models 852x come with a screw terminal block to connect the wires
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