Keithley 2510 User Manual

Models 2510 and 2510-AT User’s Manual Remote Operations 6-15
Leading colon
The leading colon is not necessary, and not using the leading colon will slightly increase
response times. Example:
:FORM:ELEM = FORM:ELEM
NOTE The “*” for common commands is always required.
Long-form and short-form versions
A SCPI command word can be sent in its long-form or short-form version. The command
subsystem tables in Section 10 provide the long-form version. However, the short-form
version is indicated by upper case characters. Examples:
:SYSTem:PRESet long-form
:SYST:PRES short-form
:SYSTem:PRES long-form and short-form combination
Note that each command word must be in long-form or short-form, and not something in
between. For example, :SYSTe:PRESe is illegal and will generate an error. The command
will not be executed.
Short-form rules
Use the following rules to determine the short-form version of any SCPI command:
• If the length of the command word is four letters or less, no short form version
exists. Example:
:auto = :auto
These rules apply to command words that exceed four letters:
• If the fourth letter of the command word is a vowel (including “y”), delete it and all
the letters after it. Example
:immediate = :imm
• If the fourth letter of the command word is a consonant, retain it but drop all the
letters after it. Example:
:display = :disp
• If the command contains a question mark (?; query) or a non-optional number
included in the command word, you must include it in the short-form version.
Examples:
:current? = :curr?
:window2 = :wind2
:window[1] = :wind
• Command words or characters that are enclosed in brackets ([ ]) are optional and
need not be included in the program message.
NOTE For fastest response to commands, always use short forms.

Keithley 2510 Specifications

General

Power	200 W
Temperature Stability	Not applicable
Temperature Resolution	Not applicable
Temperature Sensor Input	Not applicable
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Type	SourceMeter
Power Range	200W
Resolution	1 µV
Connectivity	USB, GPIB, Ethernet
Category	Measuring Instruments
Temperature Control Range	Not applicable
Communication Interface	GPIB, RS-232, USB
Maximum Current	±10A
Output Current	±10A

Summary

Models 2510 and 2510-AT

Warranty Information

Warranty

Details the warranty period and process for product defects.

Limitation of Warranty

Outlines exclusions and limitations of the product warranty.

Safety Precautions

User Responsibilities

Voltage and Connection Safety

Details safety measures for handling voltages and connections.

General Safety Practices

Getting Started

Front and Rear Panel Familiarization

Power-up Procedures

Covers line power connection and the power-up sequence.

Display Management

Default Settings

Connections

Input/Output Connections

Describes connections for TEC and temperature sensors.

Wire Sensing Methods

Basic Operation

Safety Precautions and Operation Overview

Lists safety guidelines and summarizes basic operating characteristics.

Configuring Functions

Step-by-step procedures for configuring temperature, voltage, current, resistance.

Control-Measure Procedures

Guides for basic front panel and remote control-measure operations.

Protection Limits

Discusses protection limits for temperature, voltage, current, and resistance.

Setpoint Tolerance

PID Control Concepts

Temperature Control Model and Methods

Explains the control model and methods like on-off, P, PD, PID.

PID Tuning Procedures

Provides step-by-step guidance for tuning the PID loop.

PID Autotune (Model 2510-AT only)

Details the autotune feature for PID parameter optimization.

Digital I/O Port and Output Enable

Digital I/O Port Configuration

Output Enable Line Operation

Discusses output enable line function and activation for test fixtures.

Remote Operations

Interface Selection and GPIB Operation

Covers selecting GPIB/RS-232 interfaces and GPIB standards.

RS-232 Interface Operation

General Bus Commands

Describes common bus commands like REN, IFC, LLO, DCL, GTL, SPE, SPD.

Programming Syntax

Status Structure

Overview and Status Byte

Status Register Sets

Details standard, operation, measurement, and questionable event registers.

Programming and Reading Registers

Covers programming enable registers and reading various registers.

Status Byte Register Details

Service Request Enable Register and Polling

Explains SRQ generation and serial polling procedures.

Status Register Bits

Common Commands

Command Summary

Lists IEEE-488.2 common commands and their descriptions.

Command Reference

Detailed reference for common commands like *IDN?, *OPC, *RST.

SCPI Signal-Oriented Measurement Commands

Command Summary and Acquiring Readings

Summarizes commands for acquiring readings like FETCh?, MEASure?.

SCPI Command Reference

Display Subsystem Commands

Format Subsystem Commands

Output Subsystem Commands

Sense Subsystem Commands

Source Subsystem Commands

Controls source functions, PID loops, and protection limits.

Status Subsystem Commands

System Subsystem Commands

Data Format and Elements

Output Subsystem Details

Sense Subsystem Details

Source Subsystem Details

Manages source functions (voltage, current, temp, resistance) and PID loops.

Example Programs

Basic Temperature Control Program

Setpoint Tolerance Temperature Sweep

GPIB 488.1 Protocol

Protocol Differences and MEP