Keithley 6482 - Output Configuration Programming Example

6482-901-01 Rev. A / August 2012 Return to Section Topics 11-5
Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter / Voltage Source Reference Manual Section 11: Output Enable and Output Configuration
NOTE Output enable and source clear commands are global and affect both channels
simultaneously.
Output configuration programming example
Table 11-2 lists the command sequence for output configuration. These commands set up the
Model 6482 as follows:
• Output enable: On
• Auto-off mode: On
NOTE Connect pins 8 and 9 of the output enable connector to each other to simulate a closed
output enable switch. If you do not connect pins 8 and 9, the instrument will not turn on its
output when the measurement is made.
Table 11-1
Output configuration commands
Command Description
:OUTPut[1]:ENABle <state>
:OUTPut[1]:ENABle:TRIPped?
:SOURce[1]:CLEar
:SOURce[1]:CLEar:AUTO <state>
:SOURce[1]:CLEar:AUTO:MODE <name>
:SOURce2:CLEar
:SOURce2:CLEar:AUTO <state>
:SOURce2:CLEar:AUTO:MODE <name>
Enable or disable output enable (state = ON or OFF).
Query output enable tripped state (1 = Tripped).
Turn output source off when in idle state.
Enable or disable automatic output off. State = ON (output off
after measurement) or OFF (output stays on).
Automatic clear mode. Name = ALWays (every reading;
default) or TCOunt (ON when trigger layer entered; OFF
when leaving trigger layer).
Turn output source off when in idle state.
Enable or disable automatic output off. State = ON (output off
after measurement) or OFF (output stays on).
Automatic clear mode. Name = ALWays (every reading;
default) or TCOunt (ON when trigger layer entered; OFF
when leaving trigger layer).
Table 11-2
Output configuration programming example
Command Description
*RST
:FORM:ELEM CURR1
:SOUR1:VOLT 10
:OUTP:ENAB ON
:SOUR1:CLE:AUTO ON
:READ?
Restore GPIB defaults.
Select channel 1 reading data.
Output 10 V on channel 1.
Activate output enable.*
Enable automatic off (auto-off) mode.
Trigger and acquire readings.
*Connect pins 8 and 9 of the output enable connector to simulate closed output
enable switch.