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Series 2600 System SourceMeter® Instruments Reference Manual Section 1: Getting Started
Power-up sequence
On power-up, the Series 2600 performs self-tests on its ROM and NVRAM and momentarily lights
all segments and annunciators. If a failure is detected, the instrument momentarily displays an
error message and the ERR annunciator turns on (error messages are listed in
Appendix B).
NOTE If a problem develops while the instrument is under warranty, return it
to Keithley Instruments, Inc., for repair.
Assuming no errors occur, the Series 2600 will power-up as follows:
• After a few seconds with the OUTPUT indicators and display pixels on, the instrument
model number, firmware revision levels, and line frequency setting are briefly displayed.
• The node and the GPIB address are displayed briefly as follows:
1. KEITHLEY MODEL 26xx
1
2. NODE = 1 GPIB = 26
• The node and serial port parameters are displayed briefly:
3. KEITHLEY MODEL 26xx
2
4. NODE = 1 SERIAL = 9600,8,N,1,NONE
• If the line frequency setting is AUTO, a screen will be displayed indicating the power line
frequency is being detected.
System identification
Serial number, firmware revision, and calibration dates can be displayed by selecting the SERIAL#
item of the main menu.
Complete the following steps to view the system information.
1. Press MENU > SYSTEM-INFO.
2. Choose one of the following:
•FIRMWARE
• SERIAL#
•CAL
For remote programming, use the *IDN? query to read system information.
Beeper
With the beeper enabled, a beep will be issued to acknowledge the following actions:
• A short beep, emulating a keyclick, is issued when a front panel key is pressed.
• A short beep is also issued when the rotary knob is turned or pressed.
• A longer beep is issued when the source output is turned on.
Complete the following steps to turn the beeper on or off.
1. select MENU > BEEPER.
2. Choose one of the following:
1. Unit displays actual model number: 2601, 2602, 2611, 2612, 2635, or 2636.
2. Unit displays actual model number: 2601, 2602, 2611, 2612, 2635, or 2636.