Introduction
This appendix includes a calibration program written in BASIC to help you calibrate the
Model 2410, as well as an example program that demonstrates how to request calibration
constants. Refer to Section 2 for more details on calibration procedures, equipment, and
connections.
Computer hardware requirements
The following computer hardware is required to run the calibration programs:
• IBM PC compatible computer.
• Keithley KPC-488.2, KPS-488.2, o
r KPC-488.2AT; or CEC PC-488 IEEE-488
interface for the computer.
• Two shielded IEEE-488 connecting cables (Keithley Model 7007).
Software requirements
In order to use the calibration programs, you will need the following computer software:
• Microsoft QBasic (supplied with MS-DOS 5.0 or later).
• MS-DOS version 5.0 or later.
•
HP-style Universal Language Driver, CECHP.EXE (supplied with Keithley and CEC
interface cards listed above).
C-2 Calibration Programs
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