Keithley 2280 Series Reference Manual

Section 2: General operation Series 2280 Precision DC Power Supply Reference Manual
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You can use the :FORMat:ELEMents SCPI command to set the constant current or constant voltage
mode.
To set the constant current mode, send:
:FORMat:ELEMents "MODE, CC"
To set the constant voltage mode, send:
:FORMat:ELEMents "MODE, CV"
To turn off the constant current or constant voltage mode, send:
:FORMat:ELEMents "MODE, OFF"
For additional information about the :FORMat:ELEMents command, see :FORMat:ELEMents (on
page 7-14).
Select a measurement function
The Series 2280 allows you to perform the following measurement functions.
Measurement functions
What the instrument measures
Concurrent (V + I)
Measure voltage and current at the same time
Voltage (V)
Only measure voltage
Current (I)
Only measure current
To select the function from the front-panel:
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Under Measure, select Settings.
3. Select the button next to Function and press the ENTER key. The selection window is displayed.
4. Select a measurement function.
You can also select the measurement function from home screen 1. In soft key area 1, press the
Measure soft key. The selection window is displayed. Select a measurement function.
To configure the measurement function using SCPI commands:
To measure voltage only, send the command:
SENSe:FUNCtion "VOLTage"

Keithley 2280 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2280 Series
Category	Power Supply
Language	English