Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual Section 14: SCPI command reference
6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015 14-133
:LOCal
This command takes 6517B out of remote.
Usage
:SYSTem:LOCal
Details
Normally, the Model 6517B is in local during RS-232 communications. In this state, front-panel keys
are operational. However, the user may wish to lock out front keys during RS-232 communications.
This action command is used to take the Model 6517B out of the remote state and enables the
operation of front panel keys. Note that this command can only be sent over the RS-232 interface.
Also see
:LLOCkout <b> (on page 14-134)
:REMote
This command places the Model 6517B in remote.
Usage
:SYSTem:REMote
Details
This action command is used to place the Model 6517B in the remote state. In remote, the front panel
keys are locked out if local lockout is enabled.
Note that this command can only be sent over the RS-232 interface.
Also see
:LLOCkout <b> (on page 14-134)

Keithley 6517B Specifications

General

Input Impedance	>200 TΩ
Electrometer Type	Electrometer/High Resistance Meter
Current Measurement Range	20 fA to 20 mA
Display	Vacuum Fluorescent Display
Communication Interfaces	IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232
Power Supply	100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V; 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Resistance Measurement Range	Up to 200 TΩ