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Model DAQ6510
Data Acquisition and Multimeter System
User’s Manual
DAQ6510-900-01 Rev. B / August 2019
*PDAQ6510-900-01B*
DAQ6510-900-01B
Model DAQ6510
Data Acquisition and Multimeter System
User's Manual
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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 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 produc t 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 ar e adequately trained.
Operators use the product for its i ntended 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 h azardous 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 ar e 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 cir c ui ts, perform safe installations, and r epair products. Only properly trained
service personnel may perform ins tallation and service procedures.
Keithley Instruments products are des igned for use with electrical signals that are measurement, control, and data I/O
connections, with low transient ov ervoltages, and must not be directly conn ected to mains voltage or to voltage sourc es with high
transient overvoltages. Measu rement Category II (as referenced in IEC 60664) connections require protection for high transient
overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Certai n K ei thley Instruments measuring instrum ents may be
connected to mains. These instruments will be marked as category II or higher .
Unless explicitly allowed in the specif i cations, operating manual, and instrument labels, do not connect any instr ument to mains.
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage m ay be present on cable connector jacks or test
fixtures. The American National S tandards 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 measur i ng.
Operators of this product must be protec ted 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 c ases, connections must be exposed to potential
human contact. Product operators i n these circumstances must be trained to pr otect themselves from the risk of electric shock. If
the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 V, no conductive part o f the circuit may be exposed.
Do not connect switching cards direc tly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be used with impedance-limited
sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains. When conn ec ting sources to switching cards , install protective
devices to limit fault current and v ol tage 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 j umpers for possible wear, cracks, or breaks before each use.
When installing equipment where ac cess 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 ca pac i tors before: connecting or disconnecting
cables or jumpers, installing or rem oving switching cards, or making int er nal changes, such as installing or removing jumpers.
Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the c i rcuit under test or power line (e arth)
ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstandin g 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 s pecified in the operating instructions, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not exceed the maximum signal lev els of the instruments and accessories . Maximum signal levels are defined in the
specifications and operating inf or mation and shown on the instrument panels, test fixture panels, and switching cards.
When fuses are used in a product, replac e with the same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard.
Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring c i rcuits, NOT as protective earth (s afety ground)
connections.
If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test. Safe operation re quires the use
of a lid interlock.
If a
screw is present, connect it to prot ective earth (safety ground) using the wire r ecommended in the user documentation.
The symbol on an instrument means caution, risk of hazard. The user must refer to t he operating instructions located in the
user documentation in all cases where the symbol is marked on the instrument .
The
symbol on an instrument means warning, risk of electric shock. Use standard saf ety precautions to avoid personal
contact with these voltages.
The
symbol on an instrument shows that the sur face may be hot. Avoid personal contact to prevent burns.
The symbol indicates a connection termin al to the equipment frame.
If this
symbol is on a product, it indicates th at mercury is present in the display l am p. 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 hazards that might result in personal injury or death. Always read
the associated information very car efully before performing the indicated procedure.
The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could damage the inst rument. Such damage may
invalidate the warranty.
The CAUTION heading with the
symbol in the user documentation explains hazards that could result in moderate or minor
injury or damage the instrument. Always read the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated
procedure. Damage to the instrument 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 j ac ks — must be purchased from Keithley I ns truments. Standard fuses with appli c able national
safety approvals may be used if the rating and type are the same. The detachable m ains power cord provided with the
instrument may only be replaced with a similarly rated power cord. Other c omponents that are not safety-related may be
purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the original c omponent (note that selected parts should be
purchased only through Keithley Inst ruments to maintain accuracy and fun ctionality of the product). If you are unsure about the
applicability of a replacement c om ponent, call a Keithley Instruments office for information.
Unless otherwise noted in product-specific literature, Keithle y I ns truments instruments are designed t o 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 pollu tion
degree 1 or 2.
To clean an instrument, use a cloth dampened with deionized water 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 acc or ding 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 J une 2017.
Table of contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1-1
Welcome .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Introduction to this manual ................................................................................................... 1-1
Extended warranty ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Contact information .............................................................................................................. 1-2
Documentation set ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Organization of manual sections .......................................................................................... 1-3
Application examples ........................................................................................................... 1-3
Front-panel overview ................................................................................................. 2-1
Front-panel overview ............................................................................................................ 2-1
Instrument power ................................................................................................................. 2-3
Connect the power cord ............................................................................................................ 2-3
Turn the DAQ6510 on or off ...................................................................................................... 2-4
Touchscreen display ............................................................................................................ 2-4
Select items on the touchscreen ............................................................................................... 2-5
Scroll bars ................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Enter information ....................................................................................................................... 2-6
Adjust the backlight brightnes s and dimmer .............................................................................. 2-6
Review event messages ........................................................................................................... 2-7
Interactive swipe screens ..................................................................................................... 2-7
Swipe screen heading bar ......................................................................................................... 2-7
FUNCTIONS swipe screen ....................................................................................................... 2-9
SETTINGS swipe screen .......................................................................................................... 2-9
STATISTICS swipe screen ...................................................................................................... 2-10
SECONDARY swipe screen .................................................................................................... 2-10
USER swipe screen ................................................................................................................ 2-11
GRAPH swipe screen ............................................................................................................. 2-12
SCAN swipe screen ................................................................................................................ 2-12
Menu overview ................................................................................................................... 2-14
Channel menu ......................................................................................................................... 2-15
Measure Menu ........................................................................................................................ 2-15
Views menu ............................................................................................................................. 2-16
Trigger menu ........................................................................................................................... 2-16
Scripts menu ........................................................................................................................... 2-17
System menu .......................................................................................................................... 2-18
Using a remote interface ........................................................................................... 3-1
Remote communications interfaces ..................................................................................... 3-1
Supported remote interfaces ................................................................................................ 3-2
LAN communications ........................................................................................................... 3-3
Set up LAN communications on the instrument ........................................................................ 3-3
Set up LAN communications on the computer .......................................................................... 3-5
USB communications ........................................................................................................... 3-6
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Connect a computer to the DAQ6510 using USB ..................................................................... 3-6
Communicate with the instrument ............................................................................................. 3-7
GPIB communications ........................................................................................................ 3-11
Install the KTTI-GPIB accessory card ..................................................................................... 3-11
Set the GPIB address ............................................................................................................. 3-14
RS-232 ............................................................................................................................... 3-14
Install the KTTI-RS232 accessory card ................................................................................... 3-15
TSP-Link ............................................................................................................................ 3-17
Install the KTTI-TSP accessory card ....................................................................................... 3-17
Using the web interface ...................................................................................................... 3-19
Connect to the instrument web interface ................................................................................. 3-19
LAN troubleshooting suggestions ............................................................................................ 3-19
Web interface Home page....................................................................................................... 3-20
Identify the instrument ............................................................................................................. 3-21
Determining the command set you will use ....................................................................... 3-21
Making basic front-panel measurements ................................................................ 4-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Equipment required for this example ................................................................................... 4-1
Device connections .............................................................................................................. 4-2
Basic front-panel measurements ......................................................................................... 4-2
View measurement data ...................................................................................................... 4-3
Scanning temperature using thermocouples .......................................................... 5-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Equipment required .............................................................................................................. 5-1
Device connections .............................................................................................................. 5-1
Thermocouple temperature scanning .................................................................................. 5-3
Using the front panel ................................................................................................................. 5-4
Using SCPI commands ............................................................................................................. 5-5
Using TSP commands .............................................................................................................. 5-5
Test results ................................................................................................................................ 5-6
Scanning low-level DCV ............................................................................................ 6-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6-1
Equipment required .............................................................................................................. 6-1
Device connections .............................................................................................................. 6-2
Scanning low-level DCV ....................................................................................................... 6-4
Using the front panel ................................................................................................................. 6-5
Using SCPI commands ............................................................................................................. 6-5
Using TSP commands .............................................................................................................. 6-7
Scanning resistors using 4W measurement ........................................................... 7-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 7-1
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Equipment required .............................................................................................................. 7-2
Device connections .............................................................................................................. 7-2
Scanning resistors using 4-wire measurement s .................................................................. 7-4
Using the front panel ................................................................................................................. 7-4
Using SCPI commands ............................................................................................................. 7-5
Using TSP commands .............................................................................................................. 7-5
Test results ................................................................................................................................ 7-6
Mixed function multi-channel scanning ................................................................... 8-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8-1
Equipment required .............................................................................................................. 8-2
Device connections .............................................................................................................. 8-2
Mixed function multi-channel scanning ................................................................................ 8-4
Using the front panel ................................................................................................................. 8-4
Using SCPI commands ............................................................................................................. 8-5
Using TSP commands .............................................................................................................. 8-6
Test results ................................................................................................................................ 8-7
Speed scanning for increased test throughput ...................................................... 9-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 9-1
Equipment required .............................................................................................................. 9-2
Device connections .............................................................................................................. 9-2
Speed scanning for increased production test t hroughput .................................................. 9-3
Using SCPI commands ............................................................................................................. 9-4
Using TSP commands .............................................................................................................. 9-6
Test results ................................................................................................................................ 9-7
Prescan monitor ....................................................................................................... 10-1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 10-1
Equipment required ............................................................................................................ 10-1
Device connections ............................................................................................................ 10-1
Using the Monitor Measurement feature ............................................................................ 10-3
Using the front panel ............................................................................................................... 10-3
Using SCPI commands ........................................................................................................... 10-4
Using TSP commands ............................................................................................................ 10-5
Troubleshooting/FAQ .............................................................................................. 11-1
About this section ............................................................................................................... 11-1
Where can I find updated drivers? ..................................................................................... 11-1
Is there any software to help me get started? .................................................................... 11-2
How do I upgrade the firmware? ........................................................................................ 11-2
Why can't the DAQ6510 read my USB flash drive? ........................................................... 11-2
How do I change the command set? ................................................................................. 11-4
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How do I save the present state of the instrument? .......................................................... 11-5
Why did my settings change? ............................................................................................ 11-2
How do I save what is displayed on the screen? ............................................................... 11-5
What is the ethernet port number? .................................................................................... 11-5
Next steps ................................................................................................................. 12-1
Additional DAQ6510 information ........................................................................................ 12-1
Application examples ............................................................... 1-3
In this section:
Welcome
Section 1
Introduction
Welcome .................................................................................. 1-1
Introduction to this manual ....................................................... 1-1
Extended warranty ................................................................... 1-2
Contact information .................................................................. 1-2
Documentation set ................................................................... 1-2
Organization of manual sections .............................................. 1-3
Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The DAQ6510 is a 6½ digit graphical
sampling data-acquisition (DAQ) system t hat provides high-speed digitizing and a large graphical
color touchscreen display. This DAQ offers a bro ad range of measurement capabilities, including 15
measurement functions. In addition to indust ry-leading DC accuracies, functions such as capacitance,
3 A current, and 16-bit current and voltage digit izing are included. Tying all these features together is
a large 5-inch color touchscreen display that bring s users an unprecedented combination of data
visualization and interaction, enabling u sers to gain deeper insight into their measurements.
The DAQ6510 provides superior measurement accuracy and the speed necessary for a broad range
of applications including system, production testing, and benchtop applications. The DAQ6510 meets
application requirements for production engineers, research and development engineers, test
engineers, and scientists.
Introduction to this manual
This manual provides detailed applications to help you achieve success with your Keithley
Instruments DAQ6510. It also provides information about the basics of the front panel to familiarize
you with the instrument.
Each application includes an overview, foll owed by instructions to complete the application using t he
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front panel, SCPI code, TSP
code, or Keithley KickStart Software.
More information about the commands that are used in these applications is available. Refer to the
SCPI and TSP command reference sections of the Model DAQ6510 Reference Manual. This manual
is available at tek.com/keithley
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Extended warranty
Additional years of warranty coverage are available on many products. These valuable contracts
protect you from unbudgeted service expenses and p rovide additional years of protection at a fraction
of the price of a repair. Extended warranties are av ailable 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 -f ree inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-935-5595,
or from outside the U.S. at +1-440-248-0400. For worldwide contact numbers, visit the
Instruments website (tek.com/keithley).
Documentation set
Keithley
The documentation for the DAQ6510 is available on the Keithley Instruments website
(tek.com/keithley). The documentation includes:
• Quick Start Guide: Provides unpacking instructio ns, describes basic connections, reviews basic
operation information, and provides a quick te st procedure to ensure the instrument is
operational.
• User’s Manual: Provides application exam pl es that you can use as a starting point to create your
own applications.
• Reference Manual: Includes advanced operation topics, maintenance information,
troubleshooting procedures, and in-depth descriptions of programming commands.
• Accessories information: Documentation for accessories that are available for the DAQ6510.
For the latest drivers and additional support information, see tek.com/keithley
.
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Organization of manual sections
This manual is organized into the following section s:
• Using the front-panel interface: (on page 2-1) Describes the basics of using the front-panel
interface.
• Using a remote interface: (on page 3-1) Describes t he basics of remote communications and
using the instrument web interface.
• Application examples: (on page 1-3) Provides detailed examples of how to use the DAQ6510 in
some typical situations.
• Troubleshooting FAQs: (on page 11-1) Provide s answers to frequently asked questions to help
you troubleshoot common problems encount ered with the DAQ6510.
• Next steps: (on page 12-1) Provides information about additional resources that can help you use
the DAQ6510.
The PDF version of this manual contains bookmar ks for each section. The manual sections are also
listed in the Table of Contents at the beginning of thi s manual.
For more information about bookmarks, see Adobe
Application examples
This manual provides application exampl es t hat show you how to perform tests from either the front
panel or over a remote interface. The applications include:
• Making basic front-panel measurements: (on pa ge 4-1) Shows the basic measure functionality
using a single DAQ6510 and a two-terminal device under test.
• Scanning temperature using thermocouples: (on page 5-1) Shows how to use the DAQ6510 to
log thermocouple-based temperature measur em ent scans.
• Scanning low-level DCV: (on page 6-1) Shows how to use the DAQ6510 to accurately measure
DC voltage in a variety of ranges.
• Scanning resistors using 4-W measurement: (on page 7-1) Shows how to use the DAQ6510 to
accurately measure resistance devices.
• Mixed function multi-channel scanning: ( on page 8-1) Shows how to use the DAQ6510 to perform
complex multi-channel, mixed function scanning in a production-test environment.
• Speed scanning for increased test throughput: (on page 9-1) Shows how selecting the right
multiplexer module can increase your productivity by reducing overall test time.
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• Prescan monitor: (on page 10-1) Shows how to conf igure the DAQ6510 to delay its scanning
function until the testing environment has reac hed a specific temperature.
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Menu overview ....................................................................... 2-14
Turns the instrument on or off. T o turn the instrument on, press
amber when turned off.
Returns the display to the home scr een.
Opens the main menu. Press the icons on t he main menu to open
In this section:
Front-panel overview ................................................................ 2-1
Instrument power ..................................................................... 2-3
Touchscreen display ................................................................ 2-4
Interactive swipe screens ......................................................... 2-7
Front-panel overview
The front panel of the DAQ6510 is shown below. Descriptions of the controls on the front panel follow
the figure.
Section 2
Front-panel overview
POWER switch
HOME key
Figure 1: DAQ6510 front panel
the power switch. To turn it off, pres s and hold the power switch.
The LED is green when the instrument is on and the LED is
MENU key
channel, measure, views, trigger, scripts, and system screens.
For details, refer to Menu overv i ew (on page 2-14).
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Opens a menu of of preconfigured TSP scripts with a graphical
user interface.
Opens help for the area or item that is selected on the display. If
help, hold the on-screen button while pressing the HELP key.
Saves reading buffer data and scr een snapshots to a USB flash
drive.
The DAQ6510 has a high-resolution, five-inc h color touchscreen
Touchscreen display (on page 2-4) for details.
Selects the highlighted choice or allows you to edit the selected
field.
Returns to the previous screen or closes a dialog box. For
to the main menu screen.
function name on the screen.
Accesses trigger-related settings and operations. The action of
DAQ6510 Reference Manual.
Use the SENSE HI and SENSE LO terminals and the INPUT
INPUT terminals
Use the INPUT HI and INPUT LO terminals for all measurements
AMPS
Use the AMPS connection with the INPU T LO terminal to
Activates the terminals on the front or rear panel. Selecting the
the amber LED is visible.
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APPS key
HELP key
USB port
Touchscreen
ENTER key
EXIT key
FUNCTION key
TRIGGER key
SENSE terminals
there is no selection when you press the HELP key, it displays
overview information for the screen you are viewing. To display
drive. You can also store and retrieve scripts to and from a USB
flash drive. The flash drive must be formatted as a FAT or FAT32
display. The touchscreen accesses swipe screens and menu
options. You can access additional screens by pressing the
front-panel MENU, APPS, and FUNCTION keys. Refer to
example, press the EXIT key when the main m enu is displayed to
return to the home screen. When you are v iewing a subscreen
(for example, the Event Log screen), press the EXIT key to return
Displays instrument functions. To select a function, touch the
the TRIGGER key depends on the instrument state. For details,
see "Switching between measurement methods" in the Model
terminals with the 4-wire resistanc e, 3-wire and 4-wire RTD
temperature, and DC voltage ratio functions.
TERMINALS
switch
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except current.
measure ≤3A DC or AC
current.
RMS
rear panel provides the proper connections to an inserted
switching module. When the front-panel terminals are active, the
green LED is visible. When the rear-panel terminals are active,
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Instrument power
Follow the steps below to connect the DAQ6510 to line power and turn on the instrument. The
DAQ6510 operates from a line voltage of 100 V to 240 V at a frequency of 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or 400 Hz. It
automatically senses line frequency. Make sur e the operating voltage in your area is compatible.
The fuse is set to the expected voltage at the factory. M ake sure that the correct line voltage is
displayed on the power module. See "Line voltage v erification" in the Model DAQ6510 Reference
Manual for more information.
You must turn on the DAQ6510 and allow it to warm up for at l east 30 minutes to achieve rated
accuracies.
Operating the instrument on an incorrect line voltage may cause damage to the instrument,
possibly voiding the warranty.
The power cord supplied with the DAQ6510 contains a separate protective earth (safety
ground) wire for use with grounded outlets. When proper connections are made, the
instrument chassis is connected to power-line ground through the ground wire in the power
cord. In the event of a failure, not using a properly grounded protective earth and grounded
outlet may result in personal injury or death due to electric shock.
Do not replace detachable mains supply cords with inadequately rated cords. Failure to use
properly rated cords may result in personal injury or death due to electric shock.
Connect the power cord
When you connect the power cord, the instrument m ay power on, depending on the state of the
front-panel POWER switch.
To connect the power cord:
1. Connect the female end of the supplied power cord t o t he A C rec eptacle on the rear panel.
2. Connect the male end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet.
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Turn the DAQ6510 on or off
Before installing the instrument, disconnect all external power from the equipment and
disconnect the line cord. Failure to disconnect all power may expose you to hazardous
voltages, which, if contacted, could cause personal injury or death.
On some sensitive or easily damaged device s under test (DUTs), the instrument power-up and
power-down sequence can apply transient signals to the DUT that may affect or damage it. When
testing this type of DUT, do not make final connectio ns t o it until the instrument has completed its
power-up sequence and is in a known operating state . When testing this type of DUT, disconnect it
from the instrument before turning the instrum ent of f.
To prevent any human contact with a live conducto r, connections to the DUT must be fully insulated
and the final connections to the DUT must only use s af ety-rated safety jack socket connectors that
do not allow bodily contact.
To turn a DAQ6510 on:
1. Disconnect any devices under test (DUTs) fro m t he DAQ6510.
2. Press the front-panel POWER switch to place it in the on position.
The instrument displays a status bar as the instrument powers on. The home screen is displayed
when power on is complete.
To turn a DAQ6510 off:
Press and hold the front-panel POWER switch to place it in the off position.
Touchscreen display
The touchscreen display gives you quick front-panel access to measure settings, system
configuration, instrument and test status, reading buffer information, and other instrument functionality.
The display has multiple swipe screens that y ou can access by swiping the front panel. You can
access additional interactive screens by pres sing the front-panel MENU, APPS, and FUNCTION
keys.
Do not use sharp metal objects, such as tweezers or screwdrivers, or pointed objects, such
as pens or pencils, to touch the touchscreen. It is strongly recommended that you use only
fingers to operate the instrument. Use of clean-room glov es to opera te th e t ouchscreen is
supported.
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Select items on the touchscreen
To select an item on the displayed screen, pre ss the corresponding icon on the screen.
The following topics describe the DAQ6510 touchscreen in more detail.
Scroll bars
Some of the interactive screens have additional opti ons that are only visible when you scroll down the
screen. A scroll indicator on the right side of the touchscreen identifies these screens. Swipe the
screen up or down to view the additional options.
The figure below shows a screen with a scroll bar.
Figure 2: Scroll bar
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Enter information
Some of the menu options open a keypad or keybo ard that you can use to enter information. For
example, if you are creating a new reading buffer from the front panel, you see the keypad shown in
the following figure.
Figure 3: DAQ6510 front-panel keyboard for information entry
You can enter information by touching the screen to select characters and options from the keypad or
keyboard. You can move the cursor in the entry box by touching the screen. The cursor is moved to
the spot in the entry box where you touched the screen.
Adjust the backlight brightness and dimmer
You can adjust the brightness of the DAQ6510 touchscreen display and buttons from the front panel
or over a remote interface. You can also set the backli ght t o dim after a specified time has passed
with no front-panel activity (available from t he front-panel display only). The backlight settings set
through the front-panel display are saved t hrough a reset or power cycle.
Screen life is affected by how long the screen is on at full brightness. The higher the brightness
setting and the longer the screen is bright, t he shorter the screen life.
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To adjust the backlight brightness from the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under System, select Settings.
3. Select the Backlight Brightness. The Backlight Brightness dialog box opens.
4. Drag the adjustment to set the backlight.
5. Select OK.
To set the backlight dimmer from the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under System, select Settings.
3. Select Backlight Dimmer. The Backlight Dimmer dialog box opens.
4. Select a dimmer setting.
Review event messages
During operation and programming, front-panel m essages may be briefly displayed. Messages are
either information, warning, or error notificati ons. For information on event messages, refer to "Using
the event log" in the Model DAQ6510 Reference Manual.
Figure 4: Example front-panel event message
Interactive swipe screens
The DAQ6510 touchscreen display has multiple s creens that you can access by swiping left or right
on the lower half of the display. The options available in the swipe screens are described in the
following topics.
Swipe screen heading bar
The heading bar of the swipe screen contains the following options.
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Swipe screen indicator
Each circle represents one swipe screen. As you swipe right or left, a diff er ent
3
Calculations shortcut
Select to open the CALCULATION SETTINGS menu. Only available when
4
Measure Settings
Select to open the MEASURE SETT INGS menu for the selected function. Onl y
5
Restore indicator
Indicates that you can swipe up to dis play the swipe screen.
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Graph shortcut
Channel Settings
Not shown. Select to open the CHANNEL SETTINGS screen. This shortcut is
Scan shortcut
Not shown. Select to open the SCAN scr een. This shortcut is available when
Channel control shortcut
Not shown. Select to open the CHANNEL C ONTROL screen. This shortcut is
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Figure 5: DAQ6510 swipe screens, maximized and minimized
# Screen element Description
1 Minimize indicator
You can swipe down to minimize the swipe screens.
shortcut
shortcut
circle changes color, indicatin g where you are in the screen sequence. Select a
circle to move the swipe screen without swiping.
TERMINALS is set to FRONT.
available when TERMINALS is set t o FRONT.
Select to open the Graph screen. (Icon available on the Graph swipe screen.)
on the settings swipe screen when there i s an active closed channel and the
terminals are set to rear.
the terminals are set to rear.
available when the terminals are set to rear.
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FUNCTIONS swipe screen
The FUNCTIONS swipe screen highlights the selected measure function and allows you to select a
different function.
Figure 6: FUNCTIONS swipe screen
SETTINGS swipe screen
The SETTINGS swipe screen gives you front-panel access to some instrument settings for the
selected measure function. It shows you the present settings and allows you to change them. The
available settings depend on which measure functi on is active.
To disable or enable a setting, select the box nex t to the setting so that it shows an X (disabled) or a
check mark (enabled).
For descriptions of the settings, select a button, then press the HELP key.
Figure 7: SETTINGS swipe screen
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STATISTICS swipe screen
The STATISTICS swipe screen contains informati on about the readings in the active reading buffer.
When the reading buffer is configured to fill cont i nuously and overwrite old data with new data, the
buffer statistics include the data that was overwrit ten. To get statistics that do not include data that
has been overwritten, define a large buffer size that will accommodate the number of readings you
will make. You can use the Clear Active Buffer butto n on this screen to clear the data from the active
reading buffer.
If multiple watch channels are set up, you can use the Channel arrows to change the display to show
the statistics for each watch channel.
Figure 8: STATISTICS swipe screen
SECONDARY swipe screen
The SECONDARY swipe screen allows you to display the results of two measurements on the
front-panel display.
To start displaying secondary measurements, select the Second Function and select Secondary
Measure. Secondary measurements are only available in Continuous Measurement Mode and
Manual Trigger Mode. This feature is only available from the front panel of the instrument.
Refer to "Display results of two measure function s" in the Model DAQ6510 Reference Manual.
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Figure 9: SECONDARY swipe screen
Depending on the selected functions, a relay m ay click when the instrument switches between the
measurement types. Leaving secondary meas urements on for extended periods may shorten the life
of the relays.
USER swipe screen
If you program custom text, it is displayed on the USE R s wipe screen. For example, you can program
the DAQ6510 to show that a test is in process. This swipe screen is only displayed if custom text has
been defined. Refer to “Customizing a message f or t he US E R swipe screen” in the Model DAQ6510
Reference Manual.
Figure 10: USER swipe screen
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GRAPH swipe screen
The GRAPH swipe screen shows a graphical rep resentation of the readings in the presently selected
reading buffer.
Figure 11: GRAPH swipe screen
To view the graph in the full screen and to access graph settings, select the graph icon on the right
side of the swipe screen header. You can also open the full-function Graph screen by pressing the
MENU key and selecting Graph under Views.
For more information about graphing measurem ents, see “Gr aphi ng” in the Model DAQ6510
Reference Manual.
SCAN swipe screen
The SCAN swipe screen gives you front-panel access to build a scan, edit a scan, start a scan, step
through a scan, and display scan results. You can al so save the scan results to a USB flash drive.
The icon on the right side of the swipe screen headi ng bar is a shortcut to the Channel Scan menu.
You can also use the Channel Scan menu to build or edi t a sca n.
When a scan is running, the remaining time and sc an count are displayed.
For more information about viewing a scan preview and editing or running a scan, see "Channel scan
menu" in the Model DAQ6510 Reference Manu al .
This screen is only available when the rear terminal s are selected.
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Stop the scan.
Opens the SCAN screen, where you can set up a new scan.
Opens the SCAN screen, where you can ch ange the setup of a scan.
Pauses the scan until Resume Scan is sel ected.
Resumes a paused scan.
Saves the data in the scan reading buf fer to a CSV file on the USB flash drive.
Runs a scan.
Incrementally steps through a s c an, channel by channel.
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Figure 12: SCAN swipe screen - initial view
Figure 13: SCAN swipe screen - scan results
The SCAN swipe screen has the following control options:
Button Description
Abort Scan
Build Scan
Edit
Pause Scan
Resume Scan
Save to USB
Start Scan
Step Scan
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Menu overview
To access the main menu, press the MENU key on the DAQ6510 front panel. The figure below shows
the organization of the main menu. The option s change depending upon which set of terminals are
selected, front or rear.
Figure 14: DAQ6510 main menu, front terminals selected
Figure 15: DAQ6510 main menu, rear terminals selected
The main menu includes submenus that are labeled in green across the top of the display. Selecting
an option in a submenu opens an interactive screen.
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Channel menu
The Channel menus allow you to set up and contr ol channels and scans from the front panel.
Measure Menu
The Measure menus allow you to select, configure, and perform measure operations from the front
panel. The menu content depends upon which set of terminals is selected.
The Channel Settings menu contains options to set up the measurement functions
for each channel.
The Channel Control menu contains options to open and close channels.
The Channel Scan menu contains options to set up and run scans. Options include
control of groups, which are channels that are sequ ential and have the same
functions applied to them.
With front terminals selected:
The QuickSet menu allows you to change the f unct i on and adjust performance.
The Measure Settings menu contains settings for the presently selected measure
function, which is identified by the function indic ator in the upper right corner of the
menu. The available settings depend on the front-panel FUNCTION key selection.
The Calculations menu contains settings that specify the way measurement
information is processed and returned.
The Reading Buffers menu allows you to view the list of existing reading buffers
and select one to be the active buffer. You can also creat e, save, delete, resize,
and clear buffers from this screen.
With rear terminals selected:
The Reading Buffers menu allows you to view the list of existing reading buffers
and select one to be the active buffer. You can also creat e, save, delete, resize,
and clear buffers from this screen.
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Views menu
The Views menus allow you to select, configure, and view data that was gathered from measure
operations.
The Graph menu opens a screen that displays a graph of the measurements in
selected reading buffers as traces. It also contains tabs that you use to customize
the graph display.
You can also select the trigger mode and initiate t he trigger model or scan from this
screen.
The Histogram menu allows you to graph the distribution of measurement data in
the selected reading buffer. It also contains tabs that you use to customize the
histogram.
Trigger menu
The Trigger menus allow you to configure the trigger model from the front panel.
This menu allows you to view data in the selected reading buffer.
The Templates menu allows you to choose from one of several preprogrammed
trigger models. When you select a template, set tings you can specify for that
template are shown in the lower part of the screen.
The Configure menu allows you to view and modify the structure and parameters
of a trigger model. You can also monitor trigger model operation.
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Scripts menu
The Scripts menus allow you to configure, run, and manage scripts from the front panel. Scripts are
blocks of commands that the instrument can run as a group.
The Run menu contains a list of scripts that you can select to run immediately. You
can also copy a script to a script that runs each time the instrument power is turned
on. You can access scripts that are in the instrument or on a USB flash drive.
The Manage menu allows you to copy scripts t o and from the instrument and the
USB flash drive. You can also delete scripts from t he instrument or USB flash drive.
The Save Setup menu allows you to save the present settings and conf i guration
lists of the instrument into a configuration script . You can use this script to recall the
settings.
The options in the Record menu allow you to record your actions and store them in
a macro script. The script can be run and managed like any other script using the
options in the Scripts menu or remote commands. Note that only settings are
stored; no key presses or front-panel only options are stored.
Open the APPS MANAGER, which allows you to ma nage prebuilt TSP®
applications. TSP applications are Keithley-dev eloped programs that enable the
DAQ6510 to use specialized functions, test automation, and visualize information
on the user interface. TSP applications are availa ble when the instrument is used in
the TSP or SCPI command set. Many of the applications are pre-installed on your
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System menu
The menus under System in the main menu allow you to configure general instrument settings from
the DAQ6510 front panel. Among these settings a re the event log, communications, backlight, tim e,
and password settings, calibration, and system i nformation.
The Event Log menu allows you to view and clear event log entries. You can also
adjust which events are displayed or logged.
The Communication menu opens a set of tabs that contain inf ormation about the
communications settings. Most of the tabs contain settings that you can change.
The Settings menu contains general instrument settings. I t includes beeper and
key click, backlight brightness and timer, time and date, system access level,
password, and reading format settings.
The Calibration menu displays factory calibrat i on information, including the last
adjustment date, the last calibration date, and the number of times the instrument
has been adjusted.
The Info/Manage menu gives you access to version and serial number information
and settings for instrument firmware and reset functio n s.
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