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Keithley 6487 Reference Manual

Keithley 6487
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1-2 Getting Started Model 6487 Reference Manual
Introduction
The Model 6487 is a high resolution bus-programmable (RS-232 and IEEE-488)
picoammeter. The Model 6487 has the following current measurement ranges: 8 ranges,
from 20mA down to the 2nA range. The Model 6487 also has a built-in ±500V DC voltage
source and an ohms function that includes an alternating voltage mode for enhanced high
resistance measurement accuracy.
Overview of this manual
This manual describes how to connect, program, and maintain the Model 6487
Picoammeter. The sections of the manual are organized as follows:
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Measurement Concepts and Connections
Section 3: Measurements and Sourcing Voltage
Section 4: Range, Units, Digits, Rate, and Filters
Section 5: Relative, mX+b, m/X+b, and log
Section 6: Buffer and Sweeps
Section 7: Triggering
Section 8: Limit Tests and Digital I/O
Section 9: Remote Operation
Section 10: Status Structure
Section 11: Common Commands
Section 12: SCPI Signal Oriented Measurement Commands
Section 13: DISPlay, FORMat, and SYSTem
Section 14: SCPI Reference Tables
Section 15: Performance Verification
Section 16: Calibration
Section 17: Routine Maintenance
Appendices to this manual contain specifications and also provide additional information
on specific topics. The appendices are organized as follows:
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: Status and Error Messages
Appendix C: DDC Emulation Commands
Appendix D: IEEE-488 Bus Overview
Appendix E: IEEE-488 and SCPI Conformance Information
Appendix F: Remote Calibration
Appendix G: Applications Guide

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Keithley 6487 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePicoammeter/Voltage Source
Current Measurement Range20 fA to 20 mA
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232
Voltage Burden< 200 µV
Input Impedance>10^14 Ω
Power100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V
Basic Current Measurement Accuracy0.4%

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