Keithley 3706A Reference Manual

Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual Table of contents
tspnet.disconnect() .............................................................................................................. 11-436
tspnet.execute() .................................................................................................................. 11-436
tspnet.idn() .......................................................................................................................... 11-437
tspnet.read() ........................................................................................................................ 11-438
tspnet.readavailable() .......................................................................................................... 11-439
tspnet.reset() ....................................................................................................................... 11-440
tspnet.termination() ............................................................................................................. 11-440
tspnet.timeout ...................................................................................................................... 11-441
tspnet.tsp.abort() ................................................................................................................. 11-442
tspnet.tsp.abortonconnect ................................................................................................... 11-442
tspnet.tsp.rbtablecopy() ....................................................................................................... 11-443
tspnet.tsp.runscript() ........................................................................................................... 11-444
tspnet.write() ....................................................................................................................... 11-445
upgrade.previous() .............................................................................................................. 11-446
upgrade.unit() ...................................................................................................................... 11-446
userstring.add() ................................................................................................................... 11-447
userstring.catalog() ............................................................................................................. 11-447
userstring.delete() ............................................................................................................... 11-448
userstring.get() .................................................................................................................... 11-449
waitcomplete() ..................................................................................................................... 11-450
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................................................. 12-1
Contacting support ............................................................................................................. 12-1
USB troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 12-2
Check driver for the USB Test and Measurement Device ....................................................... 12-2
Troubleshooting GPIB interfaces ....................................................................................... 12-4
Controller (hardware) not recognized ...................................................................................... 12-4
Timeout errors ......................................................................................................................... 12-5
Troubleshooting LAN interfaces ......................................................................................... 12-5
Verify connections and settings ............................................................................................... 12-5
Use Ping to test the connection ............................................................................................... 12-6
Open ports on firewalls ........................................................................................................... 12-6
Web page problems ................................................................................................................ 12-6
LXI LAN status indicator .......................................................................................................... 12-7
Initialize the LAN configuration ................................................................................................ 12-7
Use the LXI Discovery Tool ..................................................................................................... 12-7
Communicate using VISA communicator ................................................................................ 12-8
WireShark ............................................................................................................................... 12-8
Testing the display, keys, and channel matrix ................................................................... 12-8
Verify front panel key operation ............................................................................................... 12-8
Verify display operation ........................................................................................................... 12-8
Update drivers .................................................................................................................... 12-9
Error and status messages ................................................................................................ 12-9
Error summary list ................................................................................................................... 12-9
Effects of errors on scripts ...................................................................................................... 12-9
Retrieving errors .................................................................................................................... 12-10
Error and status message list ................................................................................................ 12-10
Frequently asked questions .................................................................................... 13-1
How do I get my LAN or web connection to work? ............................................................ 13-1
Why can't I close a channel? ............................................................................................. 13-1
How do I know if an error has occurred on my instrument? .............................................. 13-2

Keithley 3706A Specifications

General

Model	3706A
Category	System Switch/Multimeter
Voltage Range	100 nV to 300 V
Basic DC Voltage Accuracy	0.0035%
Basic Resistance Accuracy	0.01%
Maximum Channels	576
Maximum Voltage	300 V
Connectivity	LAN, USB, GPIB
Interface	LAN, USB, GPIB
Switching Matrix	Yes
Channels	576 (6-slot mainframe)
Maximum Current	3 A