Keithley 2701 Instruction Manual

Model 2701 Instrument Networking Instruction Manual Network Connection 2-3
Direct connection
This section contains information on connecting the Model 2701 directly to the Ethernet
port on a PC (see
Figure 2-1) using an Ethernet cross over cable. This setup provides a one-to-
one connection between the PC and the Model 2701. When using this connection scheme, the
TCP/IP settings for the PCs Ethernet card and the Model 2701 will need to be set manually (see
Section 3).
NOTE A different IP addresses is required for the Model 2701 and the network interface
card.
Figure 2-1
PC to Single Model 2701
Procedure
NOTE A direct connection requires use of a cross over cable (not the straight-thru cable
that connects a PC’s Ethernet card to a network hub).
1. Connect one end CAT 5 cross over cable to Network Interface Card in PC.
2. Connect other end of CAT 5 cross over cable to Network Interface port on the
Model
2701.
3. Configure Ethernet setup (see Section 3).
Table 2-2
Additional component requirements for direct connection
Quantity Component Note
1 Network Interface Card Properly installed in PC.
1 CAT 5 Cross over cable 3 meter cross over cable included.
Cross over
cable
Up to 100m

Keithley 2701 Specifications

General

Max Voltage	300 V
Max Current	3 A
Frequency Range	3 Hz to 500 kHz
Frequency Accuracy	0.01%
Weight	3.6 kg
Measurement Functions	Frequency, Temperature
Interface	IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232
DC Voltage Range	300 V
DC Current Range	3 A
AC Voltage Range	300V
AC Current Range	1 μA to 3 A
Resistance Accuracy	0.01%
Channels	10
Dimensions	213mm x 88mm x 370mm