Model 2601B-PULSE System SourceMeter Instrument Reference Manual Section 2: Installation
2601B-PULSE-901-01A April 2020 2-39
NI IVI Compliance Package
The National Instruments (NI
TM
) IVI Compliance Package (ICP) is a software package that contains
IVI class drivers and support libraries that are needed for the development and use of applications
that leverage IVI instrument interchangeability. The IVI Compliance Package also is based on and is
compliant with the latest version of the instrument programming specifications defined by the
IVI Foundation.
The NI ICP installer installs the IVI shared components, CVI runtime engine, and the instrument
support runtime engine.
Keithley I/O layer
The Keithley I/O Layer (KIOL) is a software package that contains several utilities and drivers. It is
mainly used as a supplement to IVI drivers or application software like Test Script Builder (TSB).
For additional detail on the Keithley I/O layer, including computer requirements, see the
tek.com/keithley website.
Keithley Configuration Panel
The Keithley Configuration Panel is a configuration utility for IVI drivers, similar to NI-MAX. It can also
autodetect USBTMC instruments and LAN instruments that support the VXI-11 protocol.
Keithley Communicator
The Keithley Communicator is a dumb terminal program that uses VISA to communicate with
the instrument.
How to install the Keithley I/O Layer
Before installing, it is a good practice to check the Product Support web page
(tek.com/product-support) to see if a later version of the Keithley I/O Layer is available.
You can download the Keithley I/O Layer from the Keithley website.
To install the Keithley I/O Layer from the Keithley website:
1. Download the Keithley I/O Layer Software from the Product Support web page
(tek.com/product-support). The software is a single compressed file.
2. Run the downloaded file from the temporary directory.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
4. Reboot your computer to complete the installation.
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