Keithley 2601 User Manual

2600S-900-01 Rev. C / January 2008 Return to Section Topics 3-11
Series 2600 System SourceMeter
®
Instruments User’s Manual Section 3: Test Script Processor Interaction
Since no parameters are used in the function (PulseVMeasureI()), the test will be interactive
and require the operator to input the test parameters using the front panel controls. See “
How do I
run a script from the front panel?” on page 3-2 for details on running a user script from the front
panel.
The command display.loadmenu.add can be used to configure front panel user tests for the
other functions of the script. Make sure to use a different menu name for each function. For
example, the following command will add the name “PulseIMeasV” for a test to call the
PulseIMeasureV function.
display.loadmenu.add("PulseIMeasV", "KIGeneralUser() PulseIMeasureV()",
display.SAVE)
Reference See “Load test menu” in Section 14 of the Series 2600 Reference Manual for details
on the
display.loadmenu.add function.
Deleting a user script and user tests
Deleting a user script
A user script can be deleted from non-volatile memory of the Series 2600. The following command
will delete the
KIGeneralUser user script:
script.delete("KIGeneralUser")
Deleting a user test
After deleting a script, you should also delete the test from the USER TESTS menu since it no
longer exists. The following command deletes the “PulseVMeasI” test from the menu:
display.loadmenu.delete("PulseVMeasI")
Reference See “User scripts” in Section 2 of the Series 2600 Reference Manual for more
information on deleting a user script. See “Load test menu” in Section 14 of the
Series 2600 Reference Manual for details on deleting user tests from the front panel
USER TESTS menu.
How do I use other programs?
Reference See the LabVIEW and Visual Basic documentation for details on using those
programs.
Using LabVIEW
Source step example
The source step example is shown in Figure 3-6. The example steps the source voltage from 1V to
10V in 1V steps, measures the current at each step, and stores the result in a table. Once all steps
are completed, the stored table current values are printed.

Keithley 2601 Specifications

General

Model	2601
Type	SourceMeter
Channels	1
Voltage Range	±40V
Maximum Voltage	40 V
Current Range	±3A
Maximum Current	3 A
Power	20 W
Current Resolution	10 pA
Measurement Resolution	6.5 digits
Voltage Resolution	100nV
Connectivity	USB, GPIB, Ethernet
Communication Interface	GPIB, RS-232

Summary

Front and Rear Panel Operation

Instrument Layout and Familiarization

Overview of front and rear panel controls and layout.

Safety Symbols and Terms

Explanation of safety icons and terminology used in the manual.

Source-Measure Capabilities Overview

Details the voltage and current sourcing and measuring specifications.

Instrument Power-Up Procedure

Step-by-step guide for connecting and powering on the instrument.

Performing Basic Measurements

Procedure for setting up and executing voltage/current measurements.

Using Instrument Data Buffers

Instructions for storing and recalling measurement data using internal buffers.

Remote Operation

Remote Interface Configuration

Setup for GPIB and RS-232 communication interfaces.

Test Script Builder (TSB) Introduction

Overview of the TSB software and its interface elements.

Making Measurements with TSB

Step-by-step guide for using TSB to control the instrument and take measurements.

Integrating with External Software

Examples of controlling the instrument using LabVIEW and Visual Basic.

Test Script Processor Interaction

Understanding Test Scripts

Definition and types of scripts (factory vs. user).

Running Scripts from the Front Panel

Procedure for executing scripts directly from the instrument.

Interacting with Scripts via Test Script Builder

Demonstrates running and modifying scripts using TSB.

Managing User Scripts

Procedures for adding, deleting, and executing custom user scripts.

Controlling Multiple Series 2600s (TSP-Link)

TSP-Link System Setup and Connections

Connecting instruments and forming a TSP-Link system.

Assigning Node Numbers

How to assign unique identifiers to instruments in a TSP-Link network.

TSP-Link Initialization and State Checking

Resetting the TSP-Link interface and verifying system communication status.

Expanded System Resource Access

Accessing instruments and running scripts across the TSP-Link system.

Specifications

Models 2601/2602 Specifications

Detailed technical and performance specifications for Models 2601 and 2602.

Models 2611/2612 Specifications

Detailed technical and performance specifications for Models 2611 and 2612.

Models 2635/2636 Specifications

Detailed technical and performance specifications for Models 2635 and 2636.

Series 2600 General Specifications

Overall specifications common to the Series 2600 product line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Optimizing Measurement Performance

Tips for adjusting settings to enhance speed and accuracy.

Digital I/O Port Configuration

How to utilize the Digital I/O port for control and triggering.

Instrument Triggering and Synchronization

Using Digital I/O to trigger other instruments or scanners.

Service Request (SRQ) Generation

Setting up and polling for instrument-generated service requests.

Non-Volatile Data Storage

Procedures for saving measurement data to internal memory.

Voltage Output Stacking

Connecting channels in series to achieve higher output voltages.

Current Output Paralleling

Connecting channels in parallel to achieve higher output currents.

Contact Check Measurement Procedures

Performing checks to detect poor connections or high resistance.

Low-Current Measurement Techniques

Methods and programming for accurate low-current measurements.