Keithley 263 Quick Reference Guide

IBM PC or AT
(National GPIB PC Interface)
The following program sends a command string to the
Model 263 from an IBM PC or AT computer and displays
the instrument reading string on the CRT. The computer
must be equipped with the National GPIB PC Interface and
the DOS 2.00 (or later revision) operating system. Interface
software must be Installed and configured as described in
the instruction manual.
1. Using the front panel program feature, set the primary
address of the Model 263 to 9.
2. With the power off, connect the Mods, 263 fo the
IEEE-489 interface installed in the IBM computer.
3. Type in BASICA on the computer keyboard to get into
the IBM interpretive BASIC language.
4. Place the interface software disk in the default drive, type
LOAD”DECL”, and press the ret”,” key.
5. Add the lines below to lines l-6 which are now in
memory. Modify the address in lines 1 and 2, as described
in the National instruction manual.
8. Run the program and type in the desired command string.
For example, to place the instrument in the current func-
tion and 200@ range, type in FlR9X and press the return
key.
7. The instrument reading string will then appear on the
display.
8. Ta exit the program, type in EXIT at the command prompt
and press the return key.
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Keithley 263 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	263
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English