Keithley 2600B Reference Manual

Series 2600B
System SourceMeter

Reference Manual

2600BS-901-01 Rev. C / August 2016

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Series 2600B

System SourceMeter® Instrument

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Safety precautions

The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. Although
some instruments and accessories would normally be used with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous
conditions may be present.

This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions
required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all installation, operation, and maintenance information carefully before using
the product. Refer to the user documentation for complete product specifications.

If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product warranty may be impaired.

The types of product users are:

Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring that the
equipment is operated within its specifications and operating limits, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained.

Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical safety procedures and proper use of the
instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and contact with hazardous live circuits.

Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating properly, for example, setting the line
voltage or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance procedures are described in the user documentation. The procedures
explicitly state if the operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by service personnel.

Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, and repair products. Only properly trained
service personnel may perform installation and service procedures.

Keithley Instruments products are designed for use with electrical signals that are measurement, control, and data I/O
connections, with low transient overvoltages, and must not be directly connected to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high
transient overvoltages. Measurement Category II (as referenced in IEC 60664) connections require protection for high transient
overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to
mains. These instruments will be marked as category II or higher.

Unless explicitly allowed in the specifications, operating manual, and instrument labels, do not connect any instrument to mains.

Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on cable connector jacks or test
fixtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than
30 V RMS, 42.4 V peak, or 60 VDC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is present in any
unknown circuit before measuring.

Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible body must ensure that operators
are prevented access and/or insulated from every connection point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential
human contact. Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of electric shock. If
the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 V, no conductive part of the circuit may be exposed.

Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be used with impedance-limited
sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains. When connecting sources to switching cards, install protective
devices to limit fault current and voltage to the card.

Before operating an instrument, ensure that the line cord is connected to a properly-grounded power receptacle. Inspect the
connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear, cracks, or breaks before each use.

When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack mounting, a separate main input
power disconnect device must be provided in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.

For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while power is applied to the circuit under
test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system and discharge any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting
cables or jumpers, installing or removing switching cards, or making internal changes, such as installing or removing jumpers.

Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under test or power line (earth)
ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the
voltage being measured.

For safety, instruments and accessories must be used in accordance with the operating instructions. If the instruments or
accessories are used in a manner not specified in the operating instructions, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories. Maximum signal levels are defined in the
specifications and operating information and shown on the instrument panels, test fixture panels, and switching cards.

When fuses are used in a product, replace with the same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard.

Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring circuits, NOT as protective earth (safety ground)
connections.

If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test. Safe operation requires the use
of a lid interlock.

screw is present, connect it to protective earth (safety ground) using the wire recommended in the user documentation.

If a

The

symbol on an instrument means caution, risk of danger. The user must refer to the operating instructions located in the

user documentation in all cases where the symbol is marked on the instrument.

The

symbol on an instrument means caution, risk of electric shock. Use standard safety precautions to avoid personal

contact with these voltages.

The

The

If this

symbol on an instrument shows that the surface may be hot. Avoid personal contact to prevent burns.

symbol indicates a connection terminal to the equipment frame.

symbol is on a product, it indicates that mercury is present in the display lamp. Please note that the lamp must be

properly disposed of according to federal, state, and local laws.

The WARNING heading in the user documentation explains dangers that might result in personal injury or death. Always read
the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure.

The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could damage the instrument. Such damage may
invalidate the warranty.

Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans.

Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables.

To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement components in mains circuits — including the power
transformer, test leads, and input jacks — must be purchased from Keithley Instruments. Standard fuses with applicable national
safety approvals may be used if the rating and type are the same. The detachable mains power cord provided with the
instrument may only be replaced with a similarly rated power cord. Other components that are not safety-related may be
purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the original component (note that selected parts should be
purchased only through Keithley Instruments to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product). If you are unsure about the
applicability of a replacement component, call a Keithley Instruments office for information.

Unless otherwise noted in product-specific literature, Keithley instruments are designed to operate indoors only, in the following
environment: Altitude at or below 2,000 m (6,562 ft); temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) ; and pollution degree 1 or 2.

To clean an instrument, use a damp cloth or mild, water-based cleaner. Clean the exterior of the instrument only. Do not apply
cleaner directly to the instrument or allow liquids to enter or spill on the instrument. Products that consist of a circuit board with
no case or chassis (e.g., a data acquisition board for installation into a computer) should never require cleaning if handled
according to instructions. If the board becomes contaminated and operation is affected, the board should be returned to the
factory for proper cleaning/servicing.

Safety precaution revision as of March 2016.

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1

Welcome .............................................................................................................................. 1-1

Extended warranty ............................................................................................................... 1-1

Contact information .............................................................................................................. 1-1

Customer documentation ..................................................................................................... 1-2

Organization of manual sections ............................................................................................... 1-2

Product software and drivers ............................................................................................... 1-2

Capabilities and features ..................................................................................................... 1-3

General information .............................................................................................................. 1-4

Displaying the instrument's serial number ................................................................................. 1-4

General operation ....................................................................................................... 2-1

General ratings ..................................................................................................................... 2-1

Controls, indicators, and connectors .................................................................................... 2-2

Front panel ................................................................................................................................ 2-2

Rear panel................................................................................................................................. 2-6

Cooling vents ..................................................................................................................... 2-12

Turning your instrument on and off .................................................................................... 2-13

Procedure................................................................................................................................ 2-13

Placing a Series 2600B in standby .......................................................................................... 2-14

Warmup period ........................................................................................................................ 2-14

Line frequency configuration ................................................................................................... 2-15

Fuse replacement ................................................................................................................... 2-15

System information ............................................................................................................ 2-15

Menu overview ................................................................................................................... 2-16

Menu navigation ...................................................................................................................... 2-16

Menu trees .............................................................................................................................. 2-16

Setting values .......................................................................................................................... 2-21

Beeper ................................................................................................................................ 2-23

Display mode ..................................................................................................................... 2-24

Basic operation .................................................................................................................. 2-24

Operation overview ................................................................................................................. 2-25

Operation considerations for the ADC ..................................................................................... 2-31

Basic source-measure procedure ........................................................................................... 2-33

Triggering in local mode .......................................................................................................... 2-37

Configuring trigger attributes in local mode ............................................................................. 2-37

Configuring for measure-only tests using the MODE key ........................................................ 2-38

V-meter and I-meter measurements ....................................................................................... 2-39

Ohms measurements .............................................................................................................. 2-39

Power measurements ............................................................................................................. 2-43

Contact check measurements ................................................................................................. 2-45

Saved setups .......................................................................................................................... 2-47

DUT test connections ......................................................................................................... 2-49

Input/output connectors ........................................................................................................... 2-49

2-wire local sensing connections ............................................................................................. 2-54

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4-wire remote sensing connections ......................................................................................... 2-55

Contact check connections ..................................................................................................... 2-56

Multiple SMU connections ....................................................................................................... 2-56

Guarding and shielding ........................................................................................................... 2-61

Test fixture .............................................................................................................................. 2-71

Floating a SMU ....................................................................................................................... 2-72

DUT connection settings .................................................................................................... 2-74

Sense mode selection ............................................................................................................. 2-75

Output-off states ...................................................................................................................... 2-76

USB storage overview ........................................................................................................ 2-79

Connecting the USB flash drive .............................................................................................. 2-80

File system navigation ............................................................................................................. 2-80

Displayed error and status messages ................................................................................ 2-81

Range ................................................................................................................................. 2-81

Available ranges ...................................................................................................................... 2-81

Maximum source values and readings .................................................................................... 2-82

Measure auto delay ................................................................................................................. 2-82

Ranging limitations .................................................................................................................. 2-82

Manual ranging ....................................................................................................................... 2-82

Autoranging ............................................................................................................................. 2-83

Low range limits ...................................................................................................................... 2-83

Range considerations ............................................................................................................. 2-84

Range programming ............................................................................................................... 2-85

Digits .................................................................................................................................. 2-86

Setting display resolution from the front panel ........................................................................ 2-86

Setting display resolution from a remote interface .................................................................. 2-87

Speed ................................................................................................................................. 2-87

Setting speed .......................................................................................................................... 2-87

Remote communication interfaces ..................................................................................... 2-88

Supported remote interfaces ................................................................................................... 2-89

Output queue .......................................................................................................................... 2-91

USB communications .............................................................................................................. 2-91

LAN communications .............................................................................................................. 2-96

Supplied software .................................................................................................................... 2-98

Keithley I/O layer ................................................................................................................... 2-101

GPIB operation ...................................................................................................................... 2-102

General bus commands ........................................................................................................ 2-105

Front-panel GPIB operation .................................................................................................. 2-106

RS-232 interface operation ................................................................................................... 2-108

Functions and features .............................................................................................. 3-1

Relative offset ...................................................................................................................... 3-1

Front panel relative offset .......................................................................................................... 3-1

Remote relative offset programming ......................................................................................... 3-2

Filters.................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Filter types ................................................................................................................................. 3-3

Response time .......................................................................................................................... 3-4

Front panel filter control ............................................................................................................ 3-4

Remote filter programming ........................................................................................................ 3-5

Reading buffers .................................................................................................................... 3-6

Front-panel reading buffer control ............................................................................................. 3-6

Remote reading buffer programming ...................................................................................... 3-11

Sweep operation ................................................................................................................ 3-20

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Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3-20

Sweep characteristics ............................................................................................................. 3-22

Configuring and running sweeps ............................................................................................. 3-29

Sweeping using factory scripts ................................................................................................ 3-30

Sweep programming examples ............................................................................................... 3-31

Triggering ........................................................................................................................... 3-32

Remote triggering overview..................................................................................................... 3-32

Using the remote trigger model ............................................................................................... 3-34

SMU event detectors ............................................................................................................... 3-39

Using trigger events to start actions on trigger objects ............................................................ 3-40

Digital I/O port and TSP-Link synchronization lines ................................................................ 3-41

Timers ..................................................................................................................................... 3-43

Event blenders ........................................................................................................................ 3-49

LAN triggering overview .......................................................................................................... 3-50

Command interface triggering ................................................................................................. 3-52

Trigger generator .................................................................................................................... 3-53

Manual triggering .................................................................................................................... 3-53

Interactive triggering ................................................................................................................ 3-53

Hardware trigger modes .......................................................................................................... 3-57

Understanding synchronous triggering modes ........................................................................ 3-61

High-capacitance mode ..................................................................................................... 3-65

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3-65

Understanding high-capacitance mode ................................................................................... 3-65

Enabling high-capacitance mode ............................................................................................ 3-67

Display operations .............................................................................................................. 3-70

Display functions and attributes .............................................................................................. 3-70

Display features ...................................................................................................................... 3-70

Display messages ................................................................................................................... 3-71

Input prompting ....................................................................................................................... 3-75

Indicators................................................................................................................................. 3-77

Local lockout ........................................................................................................................... 3-78

Load test menu ....................................................................................................................... 3-78

Running a test from the front panel ......................................................................................... 3-80

Key-press codes ..................................................................................................................... 3-80

Digital I/O ........................................................................................................................... 3-82

Digital I/O port ......................................................................................................................... 3-82

Using output enable ................................................................................................................ 3-86

Interlock .................................................................................................................................. 3-88

TSP-Link synchronization lines ............................................................................................... 3-89

Theory of operation .................................................................................................... 4-1

Analog-to-digital converter ................................................................................................... 4-1

Source-measure concepts ................................................................................................... 4-1

Overview ................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Compliance limit principles ........................................................................................................ 4-2

Overheating protection .............................................................................................................. 4-2

Operating boundaries ................................................................................................................ 4-5

Basic circuit configurations ...................................................................................................... 4-20

Guard ...................................................................................................................................... 4-24

Measurement settling time considerations ......................................................................... 4-26

For controlling settling time delay ............................................................................................ 4-27

For analog filter (Models 2634B/2635B/2636B only) ............................................................... 4-27

Effects of load on current source settling time ................................................................... 4-27

Creating pulses with the Series 2600B .............................................................................. 4-28

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Pulse rise and fall times .......................................................................................................... 4-28

Pulse width .............................................................................................................................. 4-29

Introduction to TSP operation ................................................................................... 5-1

Introduction to TSP operation .............................................................................................. 5-1

Controlling the instrument by sending individual command messages ..................................... 5-1

Queries ..................................................................................................................................... 5-2

Information on scripting and programming ................................................................................ 5-3

About TSP commands ......................................................................................................... 5-3

Beeper control ........................................................................................................................... 5-3

Bit manipulation and logic operations ........................................................................................ 5-3

Data queue................................................................................................................................ 5-4

Digital I/O .................................................................................................................................. 5-5

Display ...................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Error queue ............................................................................................................................... 5-6

Event log ................................................................................................................................... 5-6

File I/O ...................................................................................................................................... 5-7

GPIB ......................................................................................................................................... 5-8

Instrument identification ............................................................................................................ 5-8

LAN and LXI .............................................................................................................................. 5-9

Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................... 5-10

Parallel script execution .......................................................................................................... 5-10

Queries and response messages ............................................................................................ 5-10

Reading buffer ......................................................................................................................... 5-11

Reset ....................................................................................................................................... 5-11

RS-232 .................................................................................................................................... 5-11

Saved setups .......................................................................................................................... 5-12

Scripting .................................................................................................................................. 5-12

SMU ........................................................................................................................................ 5-13

SMU calibration ....................................................................................................................... 5-14

Status model ........................................................................................................................... 5-15

Time ........................................................................................................................................ 5-16

Triggering ................................................................................................................................ 5-17

TSP-Link ................................................................................................................................. 5-19

TSP-Net .................................................................................................................................. 5-19

Userstrings .............................................................................................................................. 5-20

Instrument programming ........................................................................................... 6-1

Factory scripts .................................................................................................................... 5-20

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5-20

Running a factory script .......................................................................................................... 5-20

Retrieving and modifying a factory script listing ...................................................................... 5-21

KISweep factory script ............................................................................................................ 5-21

KIPulse factory script .............................................................................................................. 5-22

KIHighC factory script ............................................................................................................. 5-23

KIParlib factory script .............................................................................................................. 5-23

KISavebuffer factory script ...................................................................................................... 5-24

Fundamentals of scripting for TSP ....................................................................................... 6-1

What is a script? ........................................................................................................................ 6-2

Run-time and nonvolatile memory storage of scripts ................................................................ 6-2

What can be included in scripts? ............................................................................................... 6-2

Commands that cannot be used in scripts ................................................................................ 6-3

Manage scripts .......................................................................................................................... 6-3

Working with scripts in nonvolatile memory............................................................................... 6-7

Programming example .............................................................................................................. 6-9

Fundamentals of programming for TSP ............................................................................. 6-11

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Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6-11

What is Lua? ........................................................................................................................... 6-11

Lua basics ............................................................................................................................... 6-11

Standard libraries .................................................................................................................... 6-25

Programming example ............................................................................................................ 6-29

Test Script Builder (TSB) ................................................................................................... 6-29

Installing the TSB software...................................................................................................... 6-29

Installing the TSB add-in ......................................................................................................... 6-30

Using Test Script Builder (TSB) .............................................................................................. 6-30

Project navigator ..................................................................................................................... 6-31

Script editor ............................................................................................................................. 6-32

Outline view ............................................................................................................................. 6-32

Programming interaction ......................................................................................................... 6-33

Password management ..................................................................................................... 6-33

Password overview ................................................................................................................. 6-34

Working with TSB Embedded ............................................................................................ 6-36

Sending instrument commands with TSB Embedded ............................................................. 6-36

Advanced scripting for TSP ............................................................................................... 6-37

Global variables and the script.user.scripts table .................................................................... 6-37

Create a script using the script.new() command ..................................................................... 6-39

Rename a script ...................................................................................................................... 6-41

Retrieve a user script .............................................................................................................. 6-43

Delete user scripts from the instrument ................................................................................... 6-44

Restore a script to the run-time environment .......................................................................... 6-45

Memory considerations for the run-time environment ............................................................. 6-45

TSP-Link system expansion interface ................................................................................ 6-46

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 6-47

Connections ............................................................................................................................ 6-49

Initialization ............................................................................................................................. 6-49

Resetting the TSP-Link network .............................................................................................. 6-50

Using the expanded system .................................................................................................... 6-51

TSP advanced features ........................................................................................................... 6-52

Using groups to manage nodes on TSP-Link network ............................................................ 6-55

Running simultaneous test scripts ........................................................................................... 6-56

Using the data queue for real-time communication ................................................................. 6-57

Copying test scripts across the TSP-Link network .................................................................. 6-57

Removing stale values from the reading buffer cache ............................................................ 6-58

TSP-Net ............................................................................................................................. 6-58

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 6-58

TSP-Net capabilities ................................................................................................................ 6-59

Using TSP-Net with any ethernet instrument .......................................................................... 6-59

TSP-Net compared to TSP-Link to communicate with TSP-enabled devices ......................... 6-61

TSP-Net instrument commands: General device control ........................................................ 6-61

TSP-Net instrument commands: TSP-enabled device control ................................................ 6-61

Example: Using tspnet commands .......................................................................................... 6-62

TSP command reference ............................................................................................ 7-1

TSP command programming notes ..................................................................................... 7-1

Placeholder text ........................................................................................................................ 7-2

Syntax rules .............................................................................................................................. 7-3

Time and date values ................................................................................................................ 7-3

Using the TSP command reference ..................................................................................... 7-4

Command name and summary table ........................................................................................ 7-4

Command usage ....................................................................................................................... 7-5

Command details ...................................................................................................................... 7-6

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Example section ........................................................................................................................ 7-6

Related commands and information .......................................................................................... 7-7

TSP commands .................................................................................................................... 7-8

beeper.beep() ............................................................................................................................ 7-8

beeper.enable ........................................................................................................................... 7-9

bit.bitand() ................................................................................................................................. 7-9

bit.bitor() .................................................................................................................................. 7-10

bit.bitxor() ................................................................................................................................ 7-10

bit.clear() ................................................................................................................................. 7-11

bit.get() .................................................................................................................................... 7-12

bit.getfield() ............................................................................................................................. 7-12

bit.set() .................................................................................................................................... 7-13

bit.setfield() .............................................................................................................................. 7-14

bit.test() ................................................................................................................................... 7-15

bit.toggle() ............................................................................................................................... 7-16

bufferVar.appendmode ........................................................................................................... 7-17

bufferVar.basetimestamp ........................................................................................................ 7-17

bufferVar.cachemode .............................................................................................................. 7-18

bufferVar.capacity ................................................................................................................... 7-19

bufferVar.clear() ...................................................................................................................... 7-20

bufferVar.clearcache() ............................................................................................................. 7-20

bufferVar.collectsourcevalues ................................................................................................. 7-21

bufferVar.collecttimestamps .................................................................................................... 7-22

bufferVar.fillcount .................................................................................................................... 7-23

bufferVar.fillmode .................................................................................................................... 7-24

bufferVar.measurefunctions .................................................................................................... 7-25

bufferVar.measureranges........................................................................................................ 7-26

bufferVar.n .............................................................................................................................. 7-27

bufferVar.readings ................................................................................................................... 7-28

bufferVar.sourcefunctions ....................................................................................................... 7-29

bufferVar.sourceoutputstates .................................................................................................. 7-30

bufferVar.sourceranges ........................................................................................................... 7-31

bufferVar.sourcevalues ........................................................................................................... 7-32

bufferVar.statuses ................................................................................................................... 7-33

bufferVar.timestampresolution ................................................................................................ 7-34

bufferVar.timestamps .............................................................................................................. 7-35

ConfigPulseIMeasureV() ......................................................................................................... 7-36

ConfigPulseIMeasureVSweepLin() ......................................................................................... 7-38

ConfigPulseIMeasureVSweepLog() ........................................................................................ 7-40

ConfigPulseVMeasureI() ......................................................................................................... 7-42

ConfigPulseVMeasureISweepLin() ......................................................................................... 7-45

ConfigPulseVMeasureISweepLog() ........................................................................................ 7-47

dataqueue.add() ...................................................................................................................... 7-49

dataqueue.CAPACITY ............................................................................................................ 7-50

dataqueue.clear() .................................................................................................................... 7-51

dataqueue.count ..................................................................................................................... 7-51

dataqueue.next() ..................................................................................................................... 7-52

delay() ..................................................................................................................................... 7-53

digio.readbit() .......................................................................................................................... 7-54

digio.readport() ........................................................................................................................ 7-54

digio.trigger[N].assert() ............................................................................................................ 7-55

digio.trigger[N].clear() .............................................................................................................. 7-55

digio.trigger[N].EVENT_ID ...................................................................................................... 7-56

digio.trigger[N].mode ............................................................................................................... 7-56

digio.trigger[N].overrun ............................................................................................................ 7-58

digio.trigger[N].pulsewidth ....................................................................................................... 7-58

digio.trigger[N].release() .......................................................................................................... 7-59

digio.trigger[N].reset() ............................................................................................................. 7-60

digio.trigger[N].stimulus ........................................................................................................... 7-61

digio.trigger[N].wait() ............................................................................................................... 7-63

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digio.writebit() .......................................................................................................................... 7-64

digio.writeport() ....................................................................................................................... 7-64

digio.writeprotect ..................................................................................................................... 7-65

display.clear() .......................................................................................................................... 7-66

display.getannunciators() ........................................................................................................ 7-66

display.getcursor() ................................................................................................................... 7-68

display.getlastkey() ................................................................................................................. 7-69

display.gettext() ....................................................................................................................... 7-70

display.inputvalue() ................................................................................................................. 7-72

display.loadmenu.add() ........................................................................................................... 7-73

display.loadmenu.catalog() ..................................................................................................... 7-75

display.loadmenu.delete() ....................................................................................................... 7-75

display.locallockout ................................................................................................................. 7-76

display.menu() ......................................................................................................................... 7-77

display.numpad ....................................................................................................................... 7-77

display.prompt() ...................................................................................................................... 7-78

display.screen ......................................................................................................................... 7-79

display.sendkey() .................................................................................................................... 7-80

display.setcursor() ................................................................................................................... 7-82

display.settext() ....................................................................................................................... 7-83

display.smuX.digits ................................................................................................................. 7-84

display.smuX.limit.func ............................................................................................................ 7-84

display.smuX.measure.func .................................................................................................... 7-85

display.trigger.clear() ............................................................................................................... 7-86

display.trigger.EVENT_ID ....................................................................................................... 7-86

display.trigger.overrun ............................................................................................................. 7-87

display.trigger.wait() ................................................................................................................ 7-87

display.waitkey() ...................................................................................................................... 7-89

errorqueue.clear() ................................................................................................................... 7-90

errorqueue.count ..................................................................................................................... 7-91

errorqueue.next() .................................................................................................................... 7-91

eventlog.all() ............................................................................................................................ 7-92

eventlog.clear() ....................................................................................................................... 7-93

eventlog.count ......................................................................................................................... 7-94

eventlog.enable ....................................................................................................................... 7-94

eventlog.next() ........................................................................................................................ 7-95

eventlog.overwritemethod ....................................................................................................... 7-96

exit() ........................................................................................................................................ 7-96

fileVar:close() .......................................................................................................................... 7-97

fileVar:flush() ........................................................................................................................... 7-97

fileVar:read() ........................................................................................................................... 7-98

fileVar:seek() ........................................................................................................................... 7-99

fileVar:write() ......................................................................................................................... 7-100

format.asciiprecision ............................................................................................................. 7-101

format.byteorder .................................................................................................................... 7-101

format.data ............................................................................................................................ 7-102

fs.chdir() ................................................................................................................................ 7-103

fs.cwd() ................................................................................................................................. 7-104

fs.is_dir() ............................................................................................................................... 7-104

fs.is_file() ............................................................................................................................... 7-105

fs.mkdir() ............................................................................................................................... 7-105

fs.readdir() ............................................................................................................................. 7-105

fs.rmdir() ................................................................................................................................ 7-106

gettimezone() ........................................................................................................................ 7-107

gm_isweep() .......................................................................................................................... 7-107

gm_vsweep() ......................................................................................................................... 7-108

gpib.address .......................................................................................................................... 7-109

i_leakage_measure() ............................................................................................................ 7-110

i_leakage_threshold() ............................................................................................................ 7-111

InitiatePulseTest() ................................................................................................................. 7-112

InitiatePulseTestDual() .......................................................................................................... 7-114

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io.close()................................................................................................................................ 7-117

io.flush() ................................................................................................................................ 7-117

io.input() ................................................................................................................................ 7-118

io.open() ................................................................................................................................ 7-119

io.output() .............................................................................................................................. 7-119

io.read() ................................................................................................................................. 7-120

io.type() ................................................................................................................................. 7-121

io.write() ................................................................................................................................ 7-121

lan.applysettings() ................................................................................................................. 7-122

lan.autoconnect ..................................................................................................................... 7-123

lan.config.dns.address[N] ...................................................................................................... 7-123

lan.config.dns.domain ........................................................................................................... 7-124

lan.config.dns.dynamic .......................................................................................................... 7-125

lan.config.dns.hostname ....................................................................................................... 7-125

lan.config.dns.verify .............................................................................................................. 7-126

lan.config.duplex ................................................................................................................... 7-127

lan.config.gateway ................................................................................................................ 7-127

lan.config.ipaddress .............................................................................................................. 7-128

lan.config.method .................................................................................................................. 7-129

lan.config.speed .................................................................................................................... 7-129

lan.config.subnetmask .......................................................................................................... 7-130

lan.linktimeout ....................................................................................................................... 7-130

lan.lxidomain ......................................................................................................................... 7-131

lan.nagle ............................................................................................................................... 7-132

lan.reset() .............................................................................................................................. 7-132

lan.restoredefaults() .............................................................................................................. 7-132

lan.status.dns.address[N] ...................................................................................................... 7-133

lan.status.dns.name .............................................................................................................. 7-134

lan.status.duplex ................................................................................................................... 7-135

lan.status.gateway ................................................................................................................ 7-135

lan.status.ipaddress .............................................................................................................. 7-136

lan.status.macaddress .......................................................................................................... 7-136

lan.status.port.dst .................................................................................................................. 7-137

lan.status.port.rawsocket ...................................................................................................... 7-137

lan.status.port.telnet .............................................................................................................. 7-138

lan.status.port.vxi11 .............................................................................................................. 7-138

lan.status.speed .................................................................................................................... 7-139

lan.status.subnetmask .......................................................................................................... 7-139

lan.timedwait ......................................................................................................................... 7-140

lan.trigger[N].assert() ............................................................................................................ 7-140

lan.trigger[N].clear() .............................................................................................................. 7-141

lan.trigger[N].connect() .......................................................................................................... 7-142

lan.trigger[N].connected ........................................................................................................ 7-142

lan.trigger[N].disconnect() ..................................................................................................... 7-143

lan.trigger[N].EVENT_ID ....................................................................................................... 7-144

lan.trigger[N].ipaddress ......................................................................................................... 7-144

lan.trigger[N].mode ................................................................................................................ 7-145

lan.trigger[N].overrun ............................................................................................................ 7-146

lan.trigger[N].protocol ............................................................................................................ 7-147

lan.trigger[N].pseudostate ..................................................................................................... 7-147

lan.trigger[N].stimulus ........................................................................................................... 7-148

lan.trigger[N].wait() ................................................................................................................ 7-150

localnode.autolinefreq ........................................................................................................... 7-150

localnode.description ............................................................................................................ 7-151

localnode.linefreq .................................................................................................................. 7-152

localnode.model .................................................................................................................... 7-153

localnode.password .............................................................................................................. 7-153

localnode.passwordmode ..................................................................................................... 7-154

localnode.prompts ................................................................................................................. 7-154

localnode.prompts4882 ......................................................................................................... 7-155

localnode.reset() ................................................................................................................... 7-156

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localnode.revision ................................................................................................................. 7-157

localnode.serialno ................................................................................................................. 7-157

localnode.showerrors ............................................................................................................ 7-158

makegetter() .......................................................................................................................... 7-159

makesetter() .......................................................................................................................... 7-159

meminfo() .............................................................................................................................. 7-160

node[N].execute() .................................................................................................................. 7-161

node[N].getglobal() ................................................................................................................ 7-162

node[N].setglobal() ................................................................................................................ 7-162

opc() ...................................................................................................................................... 7-163

os.remove() ........................................................................................................................... 7-163

os.rename() ........................................................................................................................... 7-164

os.time() ................................................................................................................................ 7-164

print() ..................................................................................................................................... 7-165

printbuffer() ............................................................................................................................ 7-166

printnumber() ......................................................................................................................... 7-169

PulseIMeasureV() ................................................................................................................. 7-169

PulseVMeasureI() ................................................................................................................. 7-170

QueryPulseConfig() ............................................................................................................... 7-171

reset() .................................................................................................................................... 7-173

savebuffer() ........................................................................................................................... 7-174

script.anonymous .................................................................................................................. 7-175

script.delete() ........................................................................................................................ 7-176

script.factory.catalog() ........................................................................................................... 7-176

script.load() ........................................................................................................................... 7-177

script.new() ............................................................................................................................ 7-178

script.newautorun() ............................................................................................................... 7-179

script.restore() ....................................................................................................................... 7-180

script.run() ............................................................................................................................. 7-180

script.user.catalog() ............................................................................................................... 7-181

scriptVar.autorun ................................................................................................................... 7-181

scriptVar.list() ........................................................................................................................ 7-183

scriptVar.name ...................................................................................................................... 7-183

scriptVar.run() ....................................................................................................................... 7-184

scriptVar.save() ..................................................................................................................... 7-186

scriptVar.source .................................................................................................................... 7-187

serial.baud............................................................................................................................. 7-187

serial.databits ........................................................................................................................ 7-188

serial.flowcontrol ................................................................................................................... 7-189

serial.parity ............................................................................................................................ 7-189

serial.read() ........................................................................................................................... 7-190

serial.write() ........................................................................................................................... 7-191

settime() ................................................................................................................................ 7-192

settimezone() ........................................................................................................................ 7-192

setup.poweron ....................................................................................................................... 7-193

setup.recall() ......................................................................................................................... 7-194

setup.save() .......................................................................................................................... 7-195

smuX.abort() ......................................................................................................................... 7-196

smuX.buffer.getstats() ........................................................................................................... 7-196

smuX.buffer.recalculatestats() ............................................................................................... 7-197

smuX.cal.adjustdate .............................................................................................................. 7-198

smuX.cal.date ....................................................................................................................... 7-199

smuX.cal.due ........................................................................................................................ 7-200

smuX.cal.lock() ...................................................................................................................... 7-201

smuX.cal.password ............................................................................................................... 7-201

smuX.cal.polarity ................................................................................................................... 7-202

smuX.cal.restore() ................................................................................................................. 7-203

smuX.cal.save() .................................................................................................................... 7-204

smuX.cal.state ....................................................................................................................... 7-204

smuX.cal.unlock() .................................................................................................................. 7-205

smuX.contact.calibratehi() ..................................................................................................... 7-206

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smuX.contact.calibratelo() ..................................................................................................... 7-208

smuX.contact.check() ............................................................................................................ 7-209

smuX.contact.r() .................................................................................................................... 7-210

smuX.contact.speed .............................................................................................................. 7-211

smuX.contact.threshold ......................................................................................................... 7-212

smuX.makebuffer() ................................................................................................................ 7-212

smuX.measure.analogfilter.................................................................................................... 7-213

smuX.measure.autorangeY................................................................................................... 7-214

smuX.measure.autozero ....................................................................................................... 7-215

smuX.measure.calibrateY() ................................................................................................... 7-216

smuX.measure.count ............................................................................................................ 7-217

smuX.measure.delay ............................................................................................................ 7-218

smuX.measure.delayfactor.................................................................................................... 7-219

smuX.measure.filter.count .................................................................................................... 7-219

smuX.measure.filter.enable................................................................................................... 7-220

smuX.measure.filter.type ...................................................................................................... 7-221

smuX.measure.highcrangedelayfactor .................................................................................. 7-222

smuX.measure.interval ......................................................................................................... 7-222

smuX.measure.lowrangeY .................................................................................................... 7-223

smuX.measure.nplc .............................................................................................................. 7-224

smuX.measure.overlappedY() ............................................................................................... 7-225

smuX.measure.rangeY ......................................................................................................... 7-226

smuX.measure.rel.enableY ................................................................................................... 7-227

smuX.measure.rel.levelY ...................................................................................................... 7-228

smuX.measure.Y() ................................................................................................................ 7-229

smuX.measureYandstep() .................................................................................................... 7-230

smuX.nvbufferY ..................................................................................................................... 7-231

smuX.reset() .......................................................................................................................... 7-232

smuX.savebuffer() ................................................................................................................. 7-232

smuX.sense .......................................................................................................................... 7-233

smuX.source.autorangeY ...................................................................................................... 7-234

smuX.source.calibrateY() ...................................................................................................... 7-235

smuX.source.compliance ...................................................................................................... 7-236

<sm.source.delay .................................................................................................................. 7-237

smuX.source.func ................................................................................................................. 7-237

smuX.source.highc ................................................................................................................ 7-238

smuX.source.levelY .............................................................................................................. 7-239

smuX.source.limitY ............................................................................................................... 7-240

smuX.source.lowrangeY ....................................................................................................... 7-241

smuX.source.offfunc ............................................................................................................. 7-242

smuX.source.offlimitY ........................................................................................................... 7-242

smuX.source.offmode ........................................................................................................... 7-243

smuX.source.output .............................................................................................................. 7-244

smuX.source.outputenableaction .......................................................................................... 7-245

smuX.source.rangeY ............................................................................................................. 7-247

smuX.source.settling ............................................................................................................. 7-248

smuX.source.sink .................................................................................................................. 7-249

smuX.trigger.arm.count ......................................................................................................... 7-250

smuX.trigger.arm.set() .......................................................................................................... 7-250

smuX.trigger.arm.stimulus..................................................................................................... 7-251

smuX.trigger.ARMED_EVENT_ID ........................................................................................ 7-253

smuX.trigger.autoclear .......................................................................................................... 7-253

smuX.trigger.count ................................................................................................................ 7-254

smuX.trigger.endpulse.action ................................................................................................ 7-254

smuX.trigger.endpulse.set() .................................................................................................. 7-255

smuX.trigger.endpulse.stimulus ............................................................................................ 7-256

smuX.trigger.endsweep.action .............................................................................................. 7-258

smuX.trigger.IDLE_EVENT_ID ............................................................................................. 7-258

smuX.trigger.initiate() ............................................................................................................ 7-259

smuX.trigger.measure.action ................................................................................................ 7-260

smuX.trigger.measure.set() ................................................................................................... 7-261

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smuX.trigger.measure.stimulus ............................................................................................. 7-261

smuX.trigger.measure.Y() ..................................................................................................... 7-264

smuX.trigger.MEASURE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID .............................................................. 7-265

smuX.trigger.PULSE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID .................................................................... 7-265

smuX.trigger.source.action.................................................................................................... 7-266

smuX.trigger.source.limitY .................................................................................................... 7-267

smuX.trigger.source.linearY() ................................................................................................ 7-268

smuX.trigger.source.listY() .................................................................................................... 7-269

smuX.trigger.source.logY().................................................................................................... 7-270

smuX.trigger.source.set() ...................................................................................................... 7-271

smuX.trigger.source.stimulus ................................................................................................ 7-272

smuX.trigger.SOURCE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID ................................................................ 7-274

smuX.trigger.SWEEP_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID ................................................................... 7-274

smuX.trigger.SWEEPING_EVENT_ID .................................................................................. 7-274

status.condition ..................................................................................................................... 7-275

status.measurement.* ........................................................................................................... 7-277

status.measurement.buffer_available.* ................................................................................. 7-279

status.measurement.current_limit.* ....................................................................................... 7-280

status.measurement.instrument.* .......................................................................................... 7-282

status.measurement.instrument.smuX.* ............................................................................... 7-283

status.measurement.reading_overflow.* ............................................................................... 7-286

status.measurement.voltage_limit.* ...................................................................................... 7-287

status.node_enable ............................................................................................................... 7-288

status.node_event ................................................................................................................. 7-290

status.operation.* .................................................................................................................. 7-292

status.operation.calibrating.* ................................................................................................. 7-294

status.operation.instrument.* ................................................................................................. 7-295

status.operation.instrument.digio.* ........................................................................................ 7-298

status.operation.instrument.digio.trigger_overrun.* ............................................................... 7-300

status.operation.instrument.lan.* ........................................................................................... 7-302

status.operation.instrument.lan.trigger_overrun.* .................................................................. 7-304

status.operation.instrument.smuX.* ...................................................................................... 7-306

status.operation.instrument.smuX.trigger_overrrun.* ............................................................ 7-308

status.operation.instrument.trigger_blender.*........................................................................ 7-310

status.operation.instrument.trigger_blender.trigger_overrun.* .............................................. 7-311

status.operation.instrument.trigger_timer.* ........................................................................... 7-314

status.operation.instrument.trigger_timer.trigger_overrun.* .................................................. 7-316

status.operation.instrument.tsplink.* ..................................................................................... 7-318

status.operation.instrument.tsplink.trigger_overrun.* ............................................................ 7-319

status.operation.measuring.* ................................................................................................. 7-321

status.operation.remote.* ...................................................................................................... 7-323

status.operation.sweeping.* .................................................................................................. 7-324

status.operation.trigger_overrun.* ......................................................................................... 7-326

status.operation.user.* .......................................................................................................... 7-328

status.questionable.* ............................................................................................................. 7-330

status.questionable.calibration.* ............................................................................................ 7-332

status.questionable.instrument.* ........................................................................................... 7-334

status.questionable.instrument.smuX.* ................................................................................. 7-335

status.questionable.over_temperature.* ................................................................................ 7-337

status.questionable.unstable_output.* .................................................................................. 7-339

status.request_enable ........................................................................................................... 7-340

status.request_event ............................................................................................................. 7-342

status.reset() ......................................................................................................................... 7-344

status.standard.* ................................................................................................................... 7-344

status.system.* ...................................................................................................................... 7-347

status.system2.* .................................................................................................................... 7-349

status.system3.* .................................................................................................................... 7-351

status.system4.* .................................................................................................................... 7-353

status.system5.* .................................................................................................................... 7-355

SweepILinMeasureV() ........................................................................................................... 7-357

SweepIListMeasureV() .......................................................................................................... 7-358

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SweepILogMeasureV() ......................................................................................................... 7-359

SweepVLinMeasureI() ........................................................................................................... 7-361

SweepVListMeasureI() .......................................................................................................... 7-362

SweepVLogMeasureI() ......................................................................................................... 7-363

timer.measure.t() ................................................................................................................... 7-364

timer.reset() ........................................................................................................................... 7-365

trigger.blender[N].clear() ....................................................................................................... 7-365

trigger.blender[N].EVENT_ID ................................................................................................ 7-366

trigger.blender[N].orenable.................................................................................................... 7-366

trigger.blender[N].overrun ..................................................................................................... 7-367

trigger.blender[N].reset() ....................................................................................................... 7-368

trigger.blender[N].stimulus[M] ............................................................................................... 7-369

trigger.blender[N].wait() ......................................................................................................... 7-371

trigger.clear() ......................................................................................................................... 7-372

trigger.EVENT_ID ................................................................................................................. 7-372

trigger.generator[N].assert() .................................................................................................. 7-373

trigger.generator[N].EVENT_ID ............................................................................................. 7-373

trigger.timer[N].clear() ........................................................................................................... 7-374

trigger.timer[N].count ............................................................................................................. 7-374

trigger.timer[N].delay ............................................................................................................. 7-375

trigger.timer[N].delaylist ........................................................................................................ 7-375

trigger.timer[N].EVENT_ID .................................................................................................... 7-376

trigger.timer[N].overrun ......................................................................................................... 7-377

trigger.timer[N].passthrough .................................................................................................. 7-377

trigger.timer[N].reset() ........................................................................................................... 7-378

trigger.timer[N].stimulus ........................................................................................................ 7-379

trigger.timer[N].wait() ............................................................................................................. 7-381

trigger.wait() .......................................................................................................................... 7-381

tsplink.group .......................................................................................................................... 7-382

tsplink.master ........................................................................................................................ 7-383

tsplink.node ........................................................................................................................... 7-383

tsplink.readbit() ...................................................................................................................... 7-384

tsplink.readport() ................................................................................................................... 7-384

tsplink.reset() ......................................................................................................................... 7-385

tsplink.state ........................................................................................................................... 7-386

tsplink.trigger[N].assert() ....................................................................................................... 7-387

tsplink.trigger[N].clear() ......................................................................................................... 7-388

tsplink.trigger[N].EVENT_ID .................................................................................................. 7-388

tsplink.trigger[N].mode .......................................................................................................... 7-389

tsplink.trigger[N].overrun ....................................................................................................... 7-391

tsplink.trigger[N].pulsewidth .................................................................................................. 7-392

tsplink.trigger[N].release() ..................................................................................................... 7-392

tsplink.trigger[N].reset() ......................................................................................................... 7-393

tsplink.trigger[N].stimulus ...................................................................................................... 7-394

tsplink.trigger[N].wait() .......................................................................................................... 7-396

tsplink.writebit() ..................................................................................................................... 7-396

tsplink.writeport() ................................................................................................................... 7-397

tsplink.writeprotect ................................................................................................................ 7-398

tspnet.clear() ......................................................................................................................... 7-399

tspnet.connect() .................................................................................................................... 7-400

tspnet.disconnect() ................................................................................................................ 7-401

tspnet.execute() .................................................................................................................... 7-402

tspnet.idn() ............................................................................................................................ 7-403

tspnet.read() .......................................................................................................................... 7-403

tspnet.readavailable() ............................................................................................................ 7-404

tspnet.reset() ......................................................................................................................... 7-405

tspnet.termination() ............................................................................................................... 7-405

tspnet.timeout ........................................................................................................................ 7-406

tspnet.tsp.abort() ................................................................................................................... 7-407

tspnet.tsp.abortonconnect ..................................................................................................... 7-407

tspnet.tsp.rbtablecopy() ......................................................................................................... 7-408

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tspnet.tsp.runscript() ............................................................................................................. 7-409

tspnet.write() ......................................................................................................................... 7-410

userstring.add() ..................................................................................................................... 7-410

userstring.catalog() ............................................................................................................... 7-411

userstring.delete() ................................................................................................................. 7-412

userstring.get() ...................................................................................................................... 7-413

waitcomplete() ....................................................................................................................... 7-413

Troubleshooting guide ............................................................................................... 8-1

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8-1

Error levels ........................................................................................................................... 8-1

Effects of errors on scripts ................................................................................................... 8-2

Retrieving errors ................................................................................................................... 8-2

Error summary list ................................................................................................................ 8-3

LAN troubleshooting suggestions ........................................................................................ 8-7

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) ......................................................................... 9-1

How do I display the instrument's serial number? ............................................................... 9-1

How do I optimize performance? ......................................................................................... 9-2

Disabling autozero to increase speed ....................................................................................... 9-2

How do I upgrade the firmware? .......................................................................................... 9-3

How do I use the digital I/O port? ......................................................................................... 9-3

How do I trigger other instruments? ..................................................................................... 9-3

Triggering a scanner ................................................................................................................. 9-4

Interactive trigger programming ................................................................................................ 9-4

More information about triggering ............................................................................................. 9-4

How do I generate a GPIB service request?........................................................................ 9-4

Setting up a service request ...................................................................................................... 9-5

Service request programming example ..................................................................................... 9-5

Polling for SRQs ........................................................................................................................ 9-5

How do I store measurements in nonvolatile memory? ....................................................... 9-5

When should I change the output-off state? ........................................................................ 9-6

How do I make contact check measurements? ................................................................... 9-6

How do I make low-current measurements? ....................................................................... 9-6

Low-current connections ........................................................................................................... 9-6

Low-current measurement programming example .................................................................... 9-9

How can I change the line frequency? ................................................................................. 9-9

Where can I get the LabVIEW driver? ................................................................................. 9-9

What should I do if I get an 802 interlock error? .................................................................. 9-9

Why is the reading value 9.91e37? .................................................................................... 9-10

How do I use the included USB drive? .............................................................................. 9-10

What do I do if I lose or format the included USB drive? ................................................... 9-10

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Next steps .................................................................................................................. 10-1

Additional Series 2600B information .................................................................................. 10-1

Maintenance ................................................................................................................A-1

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... A-1

Line fuse replacement .......................................................................................................... A-1

Front panel tests .................................................................................................................. A-2

Keys test ................................................................................................................................... A-3

Display patterns test .................................................................................................................. A-3

Upgrading the firmware ........................................................................................................ A-4

Using TSB for upgrading the firmware ...................................................................................... A-5

Calibration ...................................................................................................................B-1

Verification ........................................................................................................................... B-1

Verification test requirements .................................................................................................... B-2

Restoring factory defaults ......................................................................................................... B-4

Performing the verification test procedures ............................................................................... B-5

Current source accuracy ........................................................................................................... B-7

Current measurement accuracy .............................................................................................. B-12

Voltage source accuracy ......................................................................................................... B-15

Voltage measurement accuracy .............................................................................................. B-17

Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... B-18

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. B-18

Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................ B-18

Adjustment considerations ...................................................................................................... B-19

Calibration adjustment overview ............................................................................................. B-20

Calibration commands quick reference ................................................................................... B-24

Calibration adjustment procedure ........................................................................................... B-25

LAN concepts and settings ........................................................................................C-1

Overview .............................................................................................................................. C-1

Establishing a point-to-point connection .............................................................................. C-1

Step 1: Identify and record the existing IP configuration ........................................................... C-2

Step 2: Disable DHCP to use the computer's existing IP address ............................................ C-4

Step 3: Configure the instrument's LAN settings ....................................................................... C-8

Step 4: Install the crossover cable ............................................................................................ C-9

Step 5: Access the instrument's web page .............................................................................. C-10

Connecting to the LAN ....................................................................................................... C-10

Setting the LAN configuration method ..................................................................................... C-10

Setting the IP address ............................................................................................................. C-11

Setting the gateway ................................................................................................................. C-11

Setting the subnet mask .......................................................................................................... C-11

Configuring the domain name system (DNS) .......................................................................... C-12

LAN speeds ........................................................................................................................ C-12

Duplex mode ...................................................................................................................... C-13

Viewing LAN status messages .......................................................................................... C-13

Viewing the network settings ............................................................................................. C-14

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Confirming the active speed and duplex negotiation ............................................................... C-14

Confirming port numbers ......................................................................................................... C-15

Selecting a LAN interface protocol ..................................................................................... C-15

VXI-11 connection ................................................................................................................... C-15

Raw socket connection ........................................................................................................... C-16

Dead socket connection .......................................................................................................... C-16

Telnet connection .................................................................................................................... C-16

Logging LAN trigger events in the event log ...................................................................... C-19

Accessing the event log from the command interface ............................................................. C-20

Common commands ..................................................................................................D-1

Command summary ............................................................................................................. D-1

Script command equivalents ................................................................................................ D-3

Command reference ............................................................................................................ D-3

Identification query: *IDN?......................................................................................................... D-3

Operation complete and query: *OPC and *OPC? .................................................................... D-4

Reset: *RST .............................................................................................................................. D-4

Self-test query: *TST? ............................................................................................................... D-4

Trigger: *TRG ............................................................................................................................ D-4

Wait-to-continue: *WAI .............................................................................................................. D-5

Status model ............................................................................................................... E-1

Overview .............................................................................................................................. E-1

Status register set contents ....................................................................................................... E-1

Queues ..................................................................................................................................... E-2

Status function summary ........................................................................................................... E-4

Status model diagrams ............................................................................................................. E-5

Clearing registers ............................................................................................................... E-14

Programming and reading registers ................................................................................... E-14

Programming enable and transition registers .......................................................................... E-14

Reading registers .................................................................................................................... E-15

Status byte and service request (SRQ) ............................................................................. E-15

Status Byte Register ............................................................................................................... E-16

Service Request Enable Register ........................................................................................... E-17

Serial polling and SRQ ............................................................................................................ E-18

SPE, SPD (serial polling) ........................................................................................................ E-18

Status byte and service request commands............................................................................ E-18

Enable and transition registers ................................................................................................ E-19

Controlling node and SRQ enable registers ............................................................................ E-19

Status register sets ............................................................................................................ E-19

System Summary Registers .................................................................................................... E-19

Standard Event Register ......................................................................................................... E-20

Operation Status Registers ..................................................................................................... E-22

Questionable Status Registers ................................................................................................ E-23

Measurement Event Registers ................................................................................................ E-24

Register programming example .............................................................................................. E-25

TSP-Link system status ..................................................................................................... E-26

Status model configuration example ....................................................................................... E-26

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Display character codes ............................................................................................. F-1

Series 2600B display character codes ................................................................................. F-1

Model 2400 emulation ................................................................................................ G-1

Model 2400 emulation ..........................................................................................................G-1

Loading, running, and configuring Model 2400 emulation ........................................................ G-1

Operating the Series 2600B as a Model 2400.......................................................................... G-2

Execute SCPI commands when not in Model 2400 emulation mode ....................................... G-2

Model 2400 compatibility .....................................................................................................G-3

General compatibility ................................................................................................................ G-3

Model 2400 SCPI command support ....................................................................................... G-6

Model 2400 SCPI command compatibility .............................................................................. G-15

Index................................................................................................................................ 1

General information .................................................................. 1-4

Welcome

Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The Series 2600B System SourceMeter®
instrument provides manufacturers of electronic components and semiconductor devices with an
instrument that combines source and measurement capabilities in a single instrument called a
source-measure unit (also called a SMU). This combination simplifies test processes by eliminating
synchronization and connection issues associated with multiple instrument solutions. A Series 2600B
provides a scalable, high throughput, highly cost-effective solution for precision DC, pulse, and low
frequency AC source-measure testing that also maintains code compatibility throughout the Series
2600 instruments.

Section 1

Introduction

In this section:

Welcome .................................................................................. 1-1

Extended warranty ................................................................... 1-1

Contact information .................................................................. 1-1

Customer documentation ......................................................... 1-2

Capabilities and features .......................................................... 1-3

Extended warranty

Additional years of warranty coverage are available on many products. These valuable contracts
protect you from unbudgeted service expenses and provide additional years of protection at a fraction
of the price of a repair. Extended warranties are available on new and existing products. Contact your
local Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor for details.

Contact information

If you have any questions after you review the information in this documentation, please contact your
local Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor. You can also call the corporate
headquarters of Keithley Instruments (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-935-5595,
or from outside the U.S. at [phone]. For worldwide contact numbers, visit the

Instruments website (http://www.tek.com/keithley).

Keithley

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Customer documentation

The Series 2600B Quick Start Guide is provided as a hard copy, plus PDF format. Note that the
Reference Manual is also provided in PDF format.

• Quick Start Guide: Provides unpacking instructions, describes basic connections, and reviews

basic operation information. If you are new to Keithley Instruments equipment, refer to the Quick
Start Guide to take the steps needed to unpack, set up, and verify operation.

• Reference Manual: Includes advanced operation topics and maintenance information.

Programmers looking for a command reference, and users looking for an in-depth description of
the way the instrument works (including troubleshooting and optimization), should refer to the
Reference Manual.

Organization of manual sections

Bookmarks for each section of this manual are provided in the PDF version of the documentation.
The manual sections are also listed in the Table of Contents located at the beginning of this manual.

For more information about bookmarks, see Adobe

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Acrobat® or Reader® help.

Product software and drivers

Test Script Builder (TSB) Integrated Development Environment: This software provides an

envrionment to develop a test program and the ability to load the test program onto the instrument.
Running a program loaded on the instrument eliminates the need to send individual commands from
the host computer to the instrument when running a test.

• The 2600B TSB Add-in: A software tool you can use to create, modify, debug, and store Test

Script Processor (TSP

• IVI Instrument Driver: Driver for National Instruments LabVIEW

• J2SE

™

Runtime Environment: Web brower plug-in required to run the web applications that are

available through the instrument web interface.

• Keithly I/O layer and release notes: Software that manages communications between Keithley

instrument drivers, software applications, and the instrument.

Keithley LXI Discovery Browser: Utility that identifies the IP address of instruments connected to
the local area network (LAN) that support VXI-11 discovery protocol.

Go to the Downloads web page (http://www.tek.com/downloads) to download drivers and software for
your instrument. For more information see Installing the TSB software, and Installing the TSB add-in.

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) test scripts.

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and related release notes.

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Capabilities and features

All Series 2600B System SourceMeter® instruments have the following features:

• 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5 digit display resolution

• Resistance and power measurement functions

• Four-quadrant sink or source operation

• Contact check function (not available on the Models 2604B, 2614B, and 2634B)

• High-capacitance mode for load impedance up to 50 µF (microfarads)

• Linear, logarithmic, and custom sweeping and pulsing

• Filtering to reduce reading noise

• Trigger model supports extensive triggering and synchronization schemes at hardware speeds

• Internal memory stores five user setup options

• Dedicated reading buffers that can each store and recall over 140,000 measurements; additional

dynamic reading buffers can be created

• USB flash drive access for saving data buffers, test scripts, and user setups

• Digital I/O port: Allows the Series 2600B to control other devices (Digital I/O lines not available on

the Models 2604B, 2614B, and 2634B)

• Web-based characterization tool that provides easy access to data gathering, sweeping, and

pulsing features

• LXI

®

version 1.4 Core 2011 compliance

• Embedded TSP scripting engine accessible from any host interface; responds to high-speed test

scripts comprised of instrument control commands

• TSP-Link

each other; advanced Test Script Processor (TSP
script execution across the TSP-Link network (not available on the Models 2604B, 2614B, and
2634B)

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expansion bus that allows TSP-enabled instruments to trigger and communicate with

• Supports IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and ethernet local area network

(LAN) connections

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) scripting engine features enable parallel

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Additional source and measure features:

• Model 2601B/2602B/2604B System SourceMeter

• Source ±DC voltage from 5 µV to 40.4 V

• Source ±DC current from 2 pA to 3.03 A

• Source ±pulse current up to 10 A

• Measure ±pulse current up to 10 A

• Measure ±DC voltage from 100 nV to 40.8 V

• Measure ±DC current from 100 fA to 3.06 A

• Model 2611B/2612B/2614B System SourceMeter

• Source ±DC voltage from 5 µV to 202 V

• Source ±DC current from 2 pA to 1.515 A

• Source ±pulse current up to 10 A

• Measure ±pulse current up to 10 A

• Measure ±DC voltage from 100 nV to 204 V

• Measure ±DC current from 100 fA to 1.53 A

• Model 2634B/2635B/2636B System SourceMeter

• Source ±DC voltage from 5 µV to 202V

• Source ±DC current from 20 fA to 1.515 A

• Source ±pulse current up to 10 A

• Measure ±pulse current up to 10 A

• Measure ±DC voltage from 100 nV to 204 V

• Measure ±DC current from 100 aA to 1.53 A (1 fA to 1.53 A for the Model 2634B)

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instruments:

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instruments:

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instruments:

General information

Displaying the instrument's serial number

The instrument serial number is on a label on the rear panel of the instrument. You can also access
the serial number from the front panel using the front-panel keys and menus.

To display the serial number on the front panel:

1. If the Series 2600B is in remote operation, press the EXIT (LOCAL) key once to place the
instrument in local operation.

2. Press the MENU key.

3. Use the navigation wheel

4. Press the ENTER key. The SYSTEM INFORMATION menu is displayed.

5. Scroll to the SERIAL# menu item.

6. Press the ENTER key. The Series 2600B serial number is displayed.

to scroll to the SYSTEM-INFO menu item.

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Remote communication interfaces ......................................... 2-88

Supply voltage range
Models: 2601B/2602B/2604B

100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (autosensing). 240 VA maximum

Supply voltage range

2634B/2635B/2636B

100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (autosensing). 250 VA maximum

Input and output connections

See Front panel (on page 2-2) and Rear panel (on page 2-6)

Environmental conditions

For indoor use only:

Pollution degree: 1 or 2

Section 2

General operation

In this section:

General ratings ......................................................................... 2-1

Controls, indicators, and connectors ........................................ 2-2

Cooling vents ......................................................................... 2-12

Turning your instrument on and off ........................................ 2-13

System information ................................................................ 2-15

Menu overview ....................................................................... 2-16

Beeper ................................................................................... 2-23

Display mode ......................................................................... 2-24

Basic operation ...................................................................... 2-24

DUT test connections ............................................................. 2-49

DUT connection settings ........................................................ 2-74

USB storage overview ............................................................ 2-79

Displayed error and status messages .................................... 2-81

Range .................................................................................... 2-81

Digits ...................................................................................... 2-86

Speed ..................................................................................... 2-87

General ratings

The Series 2600B instrument's general ratings and connections are listed in the following table.

Category Specification

Models: 2611B/2612B/2614B

Altitude: Maximum 2000 meters (6562 feet) above sea level

Operating: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F), 70% relative humidity up to
35 °C. Derate 3% relative humidity/°C, 35 °C to 50 °C (95 °F to 122 °F)

Storage: −25 °C to 65 °C (−13 °F to 149 °F)
Transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories (Overvoltage
Categories) I, II, and III (see Annex J); for mains supply, the minimum

and normal category is category II

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Controls, indicators, and connectors

Series 2600B controls, indicators, and the USB port are on the front panel (on page 2-2). Make
connections to the Series 2600B through connectors on the rear panel (on page 2-6).

Front panel

The front panel of the Series 2600B is shown below. The descriptions of the front-panel controls, USB
port, and indicators follow the figure.

Figure 1: Front panel (Series 2600B models)

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Power switch. The in position turns the Series 2600B on (I); the out position turns it off (O).

Toggles between the various source-measure displays and the user message mode.
Configures a function or operation.

SRC

Selects the source function (V or A) and places the cursor in the source field for editing.

MEAS

LIMIT

Places the cursor in the compliance limit field for editing. Also selects the limit value to edit (V, A,

MODE

Selects a meter mode (I-METER, V-METER, OHM-METER, or WATT-METER).

DIGITS

SPEED

Sets the measurement speed (FAST, MEDium, NORMAL, HI-ACCURACY, or OTHER). Speed
and accuracy are set by controlling the measurement aperture.

REL

Controls relative measurements, which allows a baseline value to be subtracted from a reading.

FILTER

LOAD

Loads test for execution (FACTORY, USER, or SCRIPTS).

RUN

STORE

Accesses reading buffers and takes readings. TAKE_READINGS: Use to take readings and store

RECALL

Recalls information (DATA or STATISTICS) stored in a reading buffer: DATA includes stored

STD DEV, SAMPLE SIZE, MINIMUM, MAXIMUM, PK-PK.

TRIG

Triggers readings.

MENU

Accesses the main menu (on page 2-17). The main menu can be used to configure many
functions and features.

EXIT

Cancels the selection and returns to the previous menu or display. Also used as a LOCAL key to
take the instrument out of remote operation.

ENTER

System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 2:

1. Power switch, display and configuration keys

2. SMU setup, performance control, special operation, and numbers

SMU (source-measure unit) setup

Cycles through measure functions (V, A, Ω, or W).

or W).

Performance control

Sets the display resolution (4½, 5½, or 6½ digits).

Enables or disables the digital filter. You can use this filter to reduce reading noise.

Special operation

Runs the last selected factory or user-defined test.

them in a reading buffer. SAVE: Use to save a reading buffer to nonvolatile memory or to a user­installed flash drive (USB1) in CSV or XML format. Readings include measurements, source
values, and timestamp values, if configured.

readings, and if configured, source values and timestamp values; STATISTICS includes MEAN,

Accepts the selection and moves to the next choice or exits the menu.

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When enabled and in EDIT mode, the number keys (0-9, +/-, 0000) allow

Selects the next higher source or measure range.

In addition to selecting range functions, the up and down range keys change the format for
non-range numbers (as an example, when editing the limit value).

value or sub-menu item.

Turn the navigation wheel to:

• Select a menu option or a value

Turns the source output on or off.

Use the USB port to connect a USB flash drive to the instrument. You can use the USB flash drive

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Number keys

direct numeric entry. Press the navigation wheel to enter EDIT mode.

3. Range keys

Enables or disables source or measure autorange.

Selects the next lower source or measure range.

4. Cursor keys

Use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor left or right. When the cursor is on the desired source
or compliance value digit, push the navigation wheel

to enter edit mode, and turn the navigation

wheel to edit the value. Push the navigation wheel again when finished editing.
Use the CURSOR keys or the navigation wheel to move through menu items. To view a menu

value, use the CURSOR keys for cursor control, and then press the navigation wheel to view the

5. Navigation wheel

• Move the cursor to the left and the right (the cursor indicates the selected value or item)

• While in edit mode, increase or decrease a selected source or compliance value

Push the navigation wheel

to:

• Enable or disable edit mode for the selected source or compliance value

• Open menus and submenu items

6. Output control

7. USB port

to store reading buffer data, scripts, and user setups. You can also use it to upgrade the firmware.

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EDIT

Instrument is in editing mode

ERR

REM

Instrument is in remote mode

TALK

Instrument is addressed to talk

LSTN

Instrument is addressed to listen

SRQ

Service request is asserted

REL

FILT

Digital filter is enabled

AUTO

Source or measure autorange is selected

* (asterisk)

Readings are being stored in the buffer

System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 2:

8. Display indicators (not shown)

The items listed below represent the possible display indicators and their meanings.

Indicator Meaning

Questionable reading or invalid calibration step

Relative mode is enabled

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Rear panel

The rear panel of the Series 2600B is shown below. The descriptions of the rear-panel components
follow the figure.

Figure 2: Rear panel (Models 2601B, 2602B, 2611B, and 2612B)

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