Keithley 3730

Table of Contents
Introduction 1-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
Measure and switching capabilities ................................................................................. 1-2
Reference manual content .............................................................................................. 1-2
Warranty information .................................................................................................... 1-3
Displaying the unit's serial number .................................................................................. 1-3
Safety symbols and terms ............................................................................................ 1-4
Specifications ............................................................................................................... 1-4
Using the Front Panel 2-1
Front panel introduction ................................................................................................ 2-1
Display ......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Front panel keys .......................................................................................................... 2-6
Special keys and power switch ....................................................................................... 2-6
Operation keys ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Range, multifunction keys, and wheel ........................................................................... 2-17
Function keys ............................................................................................................... 2-17
Rear Panel 3-1
Rear panel summary .................................................................................................... 3-1
Rear panel connections ................................................................................................ 3-2
Analog backplane AMPS fuse ......................................................................................... 3-2
Slots .............................................................................................................................. 3-2
TSP-Link connector ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Instrument fuse .............................................................................................................. 3-2
Power connector ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Digital I/O port ................................................................................................................ 3-3
GPIB connector .............................................................................................................. 3-4
Ethernet connector (RJ-45) ............................................................................................. 3-4
USB connectors ............................................................................................................. 3-4
Analog backplane connector ........................................................................................... 3-5
Switching module installation and connections ............................................................. 3-6
Module installation ....................................................................................................... 3-6
Connections ................................................................................................................... 3-8
Pseudocards .................................................................................................................. 3-9
Channel assignments ..................................................................................................... 3-9
Bus operation ............................................................................................................. 3-10
Power-up ................................................................................................................... 3-11
Line power connection .................................................................................................. 3-11
Power-up sequence ...................................................................................................... 3-12