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Section 2: Remote Operation Series 2600A System SourceMeter® Instruments User’s Manual
How do I use the remote interface?
Connect to the interface
See Figure 1-2 for the locations of the GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232, and LAN connectors, and make
connections as follows:
• GPIB: Use a shielded IEEE-488 cable such as the Keithley Instruments Model 7007 to
connect the Series 2600A IEEE-488 connector to the GPIB connector on the host PC (see
Figure 2-1).
• RS-232: Use a shielded 9-pin RS-232 cable like the Keithley Instruments Model 7009-5 to
connect the Series 2600A RS-232 connector to the serial port of the host PC
(see Figure 2-2).
• LAN: Use the crossover cable supplied with the Series 2600A to connect directly to the host
PC’s network card.
Figure 2-1
GPIB cable
Figure 2-2
RS-232 cable
Configure the interface
GPIB interface configuration
Set the primary address using the following procedure. The Series 2600A primary address must
be the same as that specified in your program, or the two devices will not be able to communicate.
1. Press MENU > GPIB and then press the ENTER key.
2. Select ADDRESS and then press the ENTER key. The Address screen is displayed.
3. Turn the navigation wheel to the right or to the left to select the desired number.
GPIB Cable
Side View Side View
Connect one end of the cable to the host
PC and the other end to the SourceMeter.
Both cable connectors are identical.
Male DB-9 Connector
(connect to SourceMeter)
Pin View
Female DB-9 Connector
(connect to PC)
Pin View
Straight-through RS-232 Cable
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