Keithley 2001

Table of Contents
1 General Information
1.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Warranty information.......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Manual addenda.................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.5 Safety symbols and terms ................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.6 Specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7 Inspection............................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.8 Options and accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
2 Getting Started
2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Front and rear panel summary ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2.1 Front panel .................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.2 Rear panel ................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.3 Front panel display...................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Overview of measurement process ..................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Idle .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.3.2 Arm layer .................................................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.3.3 Scan layer.................................................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.3.4 Measure layer.............................................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.4 Initial configuration............................................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.5 Front panel operation .......................................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.5.1 Measuring DC voltage example.................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.5.2 Storing DC voltage readings example ...................................................................................................... 2-11
2.6 IEEE-488.2 and SCPI basics............................................................................................................................. 2-13
2.6.1 SCPI overview .......................................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.2 Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................ 2-13
2.6.3 Bus connection.......................................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.4 Primary address......................................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.5 Abbreviated common command summary ............................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.6 Abbreviated SCPI command summary..................................................................................................... 2-14
2.6.7 Syntax rules............................................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.6.8 Programming examples............................................................................................................................. 2-17
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