6241A/6242 DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
Table of Contents
C-4
5.4.2 Operational Principles ................................................................................ 5-71
6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING ................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Using an Interface ............................................................................................. 6-1
6.1.1 Selecting the Interface ................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Remote Command Index ................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 GPIB .................................................................................................................. 6-5
6.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 6-5
6.3.2 Precautions when Using GPIB ................................................................... 6-6
6.3.3 Setting GPIB ............................................................................................... 6-7
6.4 USB ................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.4.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 6-8
6.4.2 USB Specifications ..................................................................................... 6-8
6.4.3 USB Setup .................................................................................................. 6-8
6.4.3.1 Connection to PC ........................................................................................ 6-8
6.4.3.2 USB Id Setup .............................................................................................. 6-9
6.4.3.3 Precautions when Using USB .................................................................... 6-9
6.5 Status Register Structure ................................................................................... 6-10
6.6 Data Output Format (Talker Format) ................................................................ 6-18
6.7 Remote Command ............................................................................................. 6-22
6.7.1 Command Syntax ....................................................................................... 6-22
6.7.2 Data Format ................................................................................................ 6-23
6.7.3 Remote Command List ............................................................................... 6-24
6.7.4 TER? Command ......................................................................................... 6-40
6.8 Sample Programs .............................................................................................. 6-41
6.8.1 Programming Examples with GPIB ........................................................... 6-41
6.8.1.1 Programming Example 1: DC Measurement ............................................. 6-41
6.8.1.2 Programming Example 2: Pulse Measurement .......................................... 6-43
6.8.1.3 Programming Example 3: Sweep Measurement ........................................ 6-44
6.8.1.4 Programming Example 4: Using Measurement Buffer Memory ............... 6-46
6.8.2 Programming Examples with USB ............................................................ 6-48
6.8.2.1 Programming Example: DC Measurement ................................................ 6-48
7. PERFORMANCE TEST ............................................................................ 7-1
7.1 6241A Tests ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Measuring Instruments Required for Performance Tests ........................... 7-1
7.1.2 Connection .................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.3 Test Methods .............................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 6242 Tests ......................................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.1 Measuring Instruments Required for Performance Tests ........................... 7-3
7.2.2 Connection .................................................................................................. 7-3
7.2.3 Test Methods .............................................................................................. 7-3
8. CALIBRATION ........................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 6241A Calibration ............................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.1 Cables and Measuring Instruments Required for Calibration .................... 8-1
8.1.2 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................... 8-2