Keithley 2636A - Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions; Appendix Topic; Frequently Asked Questions

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Topic Page
How do I optimize performance? ..................................................... A-2
Setting speed ................................................................................ A-2
Disabling auto zero to increase speed .......................................... A-2
How do I use the Digital I/O port? .................................................... A-3
Digital I/O port terminals................................................................ A-3
Controlling the digital I/O port........................................................ A-3
How do I trigger other instruments?................................................ A-3
Triggering a scanner...................................................................... A-3
Programming triggering................................................................. A-4
How do I generate a service request? ............................................. A-4
Setting up a service request.......................................................... A-4
Service request programming example......................................... A-4
Polling for SRQs............................................................................ A-5
How do I store measurements in nonvolatile memory? ................ A-5
Front panel operation .................................................................... A-5
Remote programming.................................................................... A-5
How do I stack channels to output higher voltage?....................... A-6
How do I parallel channels to output higher current?.................... A-7
How do I make contact check measurements? .............................. A-8
Contact check connections............................................................ A-8
Model 2601A/2602A/2611A/2612A contact check connections .... A-8
How do I make low-current measurements?................................... A-9
Low-current connections ............................................................... A-9
Low-current measurement programming example........................ A-10
Appendix A
Frequently Asked Questions