Keithley 2010 User Manual

Introduction
This section includes the following information:
• Selecting an interface
• Selecting a language
• RS-232 operation
• GPIB bus operation and reference
• Status structure
• Trigger model (GPIB operation)
• Programming syntax
• Common commands
Selecting an interface
The Model 2010 multimeter supports two built-in remote interfaces:
• GPIB bus
• RS-232 interface
You can use only one interface at a time. The factory interface selection is the GPIB bus. You
can select the interface only from the front panel. The interface selection is stored in non-volatile
memory; it does not change when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
Before you select a remote interface, consider the programming language you want to use.
NOTE Changing the interface (GPIB to RS-232 or RS-232 to GPIB) will clear the data
buffer.
RS-232
You can connect a controller to the RS-232 interface. Some considerations for selecting the
RS-232 interface are:
• You must define the baud rate, enable or disable software handshake XON/XOF.
• You can only use the SCPI programming language with the RS-232 interface.
To select RS-232 as the remote interface, perform the following:
1. Access the RS-232 configuration by pressing SHIFT then RS232.
You see: RS232: OFF
2. Move to the on/off selection by pressing the key.
You see the OFF selection blinking.
3. Turn on the RS-232 interface by toggling the selection to ON using the ▼ or ▲ key and
press ENTER.
You can exit the configuration menu by pressing EXIT.
4-2 Remote Operation

Keithley 2010 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2010
Category	Multimeter
Language	English