Keithley 2602A User Manual

2600AS-900-01 Rev. B / September 2008 Return to Section Topics 2-11
Series 2600A System SourceMeter® Instruments User’s Manual Section 2: Remote Operation
2. Use the drop-down arrow to change folders, and navigate to the desired file.
3. In the File name field, type the name of the file and then click Save.
How do I use Test Script Builder?
Step 1: Run Test Script Builder
Run the Test Script Builder program from the Keithley Instruments folder in the usual manner. The
initial startup screen shown in
Figure 2-7 will be displayed. The main sections of the screen are
briefly described below:
Main Bar
The menu contain following options:
• File: Use this option to control projects and files.
• Edit: Performs a number of editing functions on script files.
• Navigate: Navigates through projects.
• Project: Opens, closes, and builds projects.
• Run: Runs scripts.
• Window: Selects which window to display.
• Help: Provides access to online help files.
Project Navigator pane
The windowpane on the left side is where the Project Navigator is located. The navigator consists
of created project folders and the script files (.tsp) created for each project. Each project folder can
have one or more script files.
Script Development pane
The script chunk is written in the upper windowpane. It is in this area that scripts are written and/or
modified. Notice that there is a tab available for each opened script file. A script project is then
downloaded to the Series 2600A and run.
Series 2600A/Script Interaction pane
A number of tabs in the lower windowpane provide additional interaction between the Test Script
Builder, the Series 2600A and the opened script (the tabs displayed will depend on those selected
in the menu).

Keithley 2602A Specifications

General

Type	Source Measure Unit (SMU)
Channels	2
Resolution	6.5 digits
Interface	GPIB, USB, Ethernet
Current Resolution	10 pA
Voltage Resolution	100 nV
Display	5-inch color LCD

Summary

Warranty

Limitation of Warranty

Safety Precautions

Section 1: Front and Rear Panel Operation

Front and Rear Panel Familiarization

Overview of the instrument's physical controls and indicators on the front and rear panels.

Source-Measure Capabilities

Details the DC source and measure functions and their performance ranges for different models.

Powering Up the Instrument

Step-by-step guide on connecting power and turning on the Series 2600A instrument.

Making Measurements

Procedure for setting up source and measure functions, connecting DUT, and taking readings.

Using the Reading Buffer

How to configure, store, and recall measurement data using the instrument's internal reading buffers.

Section 2: Remote Operation

Remote Interface Usage

How to connect and configure the instrument for remote control via GPIB, RS-232, or LAN.

Web Interface Operations

Accessing and utilizing the instrument's web interface for remote configuration and monitoring.

Test Script Builder Usage

Using the Test Script Builder software to create, modify, and run scripts for instrument automation.

TSB Measurement Procedures

Step-by-step guide on using Test Script Builder to perform source-measure operations.

External Program Integration

How to control the instrument using external applications like LabVIEW and Visual Basic.

Section 3: Test Script Processor Interaction

Script Fundamentals

Definition of scripts and their role in instrument control and automation.

Running Scripts from Front Panel

Procedure for loading and executing scripts directly from the instrument's front panel.

Test Script Builder Script Interaction

How to interact with scripts using the Test Script Builder environment, including running and modifying.

External Program Scripting

Using LabVIEW and Visual Basic to load and run scripts on the instrument.

Section 4: Controlling Multiple Series 2600As (TSP-Link)

TSP-Link System Setup

Guide to connecting and configuring multiple instruments into a TSP-Link system.

Expanded System Usage

How to access and control resources within an expanded TSP-Link system.

Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

Optimizing Measurement Performance

Factors affecting measurement speed and accuracy, including warm-up, speed settings, and auto zero.

Digital I/O Port Usage

How to use the digital I/O port for input, output, and triggering external devices.

Triggering Other Instruments

Using the instrument's I/O capabilities to trigger external devices like scanners.

Generating Service Requests

Programming the instrument to generate GPIB service requests (SRQs) based on specific events.

Storing Measurements in Nonvolatile Memory

Methods for saving measurement data to nonvolatile memory for later retrieval.

Stacking Channels for Higher Voltage

How to connect multiple channels in series to achieve higher output voltages.

Parallel Channels for Higher Current

Methods for connecting channels in parallel to increase output current capabilities.

Contact Check Measurements

Performing contact check functions to prevent measurement errors due to poor connections.

Low-Current Measurement Techniques

Procedures and connections for making accurate low-current measurements.