Keithley 2182 Service Manual

Introduction
This appendix includes a calibration program written in BASIC to help you to field calibrate
the Model 2182. Refer to Section 2 for more details on calibration procedures, equipment, and
connections. Appendix B covers calibration commands in detail.
Computer hardware requirements
The following computer hardware is required to run the calibration programs:
• IBM PC compatible computer.
• Keithley KPC-488.2, KPS-488.2, or KPC-488.2AT, or CEC PC-488 IEEE-488 interface
for the computer.
• Two shielded IEEE-488 connecting cables (Keithley Model 7007).
Software requirements
In order to use the calibration programs, you will need the following computer software:
• Microsoft QBasic (supplied with MS-DOS 5.0 or later).
• MS-DOS version 5.0 or later.
• HP-style Universal Language Driver, CECHP.EXE (supplied with Keithley and CEC
interface cards listed above).
Calibration equipment
The following calibration equipment is required:
• Fluke 5700A calibrator
• Low thermal input cable
• Low thermal shorting plug
See Section 2 for detailed equipment specifications.
C-2 Calibration Program

Keithley 2182 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2182
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English