Keithley 2657A User manual
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Model 2657A High Power
System SourceMeter®Instrument
Reference Manual
2657A-901-01 Rev. B / December 2012
2657A-901-01
*P2657A90101*
High Power System SourceMeter®Instrument
Reference Manual
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Document number: 2657A-901-01 Rev. B / December 2012
Model 2657A
Safety precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. Although
some instruments and accessories would normally be used with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous
conditions may be present.
This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions
required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all installation, operation, and maintenance information carefully before using
the product. Refer to the user documentation for complete product specifications.
If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product warranty may be impaired.
The types of product users are:
Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring that the
equipment is operated within its specifications and operating limits, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained.
Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical safety procedures and proper use of the
instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and contact with hazardous live circuits.
Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating properly, for example, setting the line
voltage or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance procedures are described in the user documentation. The procedures
explicitly state if the operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by service personnel.
Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, and repair products. Only properly trained
service personnel may perform installation and service procedures.
Keithley Instruments products are designed for use with electrical signals that are rated Measurement Category I and
Measurement Category II, as described in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC 60664. Most
measurement, control, and data I/O signals are Measurement Category I and must not be directly connected to mains voltage or
to voltage sources with high transient overvoltages. Measurement Category II connections require protection for high transient
overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Assume all measurement, control, and data I/O connections are
for connection to Category I sources unless otherwise marked or described in the user documentation.
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on cable connector jacks or test
fixtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than
30 V RMS, 42.4 V peak, or 60 VDC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is present in any
unknown circuit before measuring.
Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible body must ensure that operators
are prevented access and/or insulated from every connection point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential
human contact. Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of electric shock. If
the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 V, no conductive part of the circuit may be exposed.
Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be used with impedance-limited
sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains. When connecting sources to switching cards, install protective
devices to limit fault current and voltage to the card.
Before operating an instrument, ensure that the line cord is connected to a properly-grounded power receptacle. Inspect the
connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear, cracks, or breaks before each use.
When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack mounting, a separate main input
power disconnect device must be provided in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.
For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while power is applied to the circuit under
test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system and discharge any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting
cables or jumpers, installing or removing switching cards, or making internal changes, such as installing or removing jumpers.
Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under test or power line (earth)
ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the
voltage being measured.
The instrument and accessories must be used in accordance with its specifications and operating instructions, or the safety of
the equipment may be impaired.
Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories, as defined in the specifications and operating
information, and as shown on the instrument or test fixture panels, or switching card.
When fuses are used in a product, replace with the same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard.
Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring circuits, NOT as protective earth (safety ground)
connections.
If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test. Safe operation requires the use
of a lid interlock.
If a screw is present, connect it to protective earth (safety ground) using the wire recommended in the user documentation.
The symbol on an instrument means caution, risk of danger. The user should refer to the operating instructions located in
the user documentation in all cases where the symbol is marked on the instrument.
The symbol on an instrument means caution, risk of electric shock. Use standard safety precautions to avoid personal
contact with these voltages.
The symbol on an instrument shows that the surface may be hot. Avoid personal contact to prevent burns.
The symbol indicates a connection terminal to the equipment frame.
If this symbol is on a product, it indicates that mercury is present in the display lamp. Please note that the lamp must be
properly disposed of according to federal, state, and local laws.
The WARNING heading in the user documentation explains dangers that might result in personal injury or death. Always read
the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure.
The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could damage the instrument. Such damage may
invalidate the warranty.
Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans.
Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables.
To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement components in mains circuits — including the power
transformer, test leads, and input jacks — must be purchased from Keithley Instruments. Standard fuses with applicable national
safety approvals may be used if the rating and type are the same. Other components that are not safety-related may be
purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the original component (note that selected parts should be
purchased only through Keithley Instruments to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product). If you are unsure about the
applicability of a replacement component, call a Keithley Instruments office for information.
To clean an instrument, use a damp cloth or mild, water-based cleaner. Clean the exterior of the instrument only. Do not apply
cleaner directly to the instrument or allow liquids to enter or spill on the instrument. Products that consist of a circuit board with
no case or chassis (e.g., a data acquisition board for installation into a computer) should never require cleaning if handled
according to instructions. If the board becomes contaminated and operation is affected, the board should be returned to the
factory for proper cleaning/servicing.
Safety precaution revision of November 2012.
Introduction.................................................................................................................1-1
Welcome .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Extended warranty ............................................................................................................... 1-1
Contact information.............................................................................................................. 1-1
CD-ROM contents................................................................................................................ 1-2
Organization of manual sections.......................................................................................... 1-3
Capabilities and features ..................................................................................................... 1-4
General operation.......................................................................................................2-1
General ratings..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Controls, indicators, and connectors.................................................................................... 2-2
Front panel................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Rear panel................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Cooling vents ....................................................................................................................... 2-7
Turning your instrument on and off ...................................................................................... 2-7
Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 2-7
Placing a Model 2657A in standby ............................................................................................ 2-8
Warmup period.......................................................................................................................... 2-8
Line frequency configuration ..................................................................................................... 2-9
Fuse replacement ..................................................................................................................... 2-9
System information .............................................................................................................. 2-9
Menu overview ................................................................................................................... 2-10
Menu navigation...................................................................................................................... 2-10
Menu trees .............................................................................................................................. 2-10
Setting values.......................................................................................................................... 2-14
Beeper................................................................................................................................ 2-16
Display mode ..................................................................................................................... 2-16
Basic operation .................................................................................................................. 2-17
Operation overview ................................................................................................................. 2-17
Operation considerations for the ADC..................................................................................... 2-22
Basic source-measure procedure ........................................................................................... 2-24
Triggering in local mode.......................................................................................................... 2-28
Configuring trigger attributes in local mode............................................................................. 2-28
Configuring for measure-only tests using the MODE key........................................................ 2-29
V-meter and I-meter measurements ....................................................................................... 2-30
Ohms measurements.............................................................................................................. 2-30
Power measurements ............................................................................................................. 2-34
Contact check measurements................................................................................................. 2-37
Saved setups .......................................................................................................................... 2-38
DUT test connections......................................................................................................... 2-41
Input/output connectors........................................................................................................... 2-41
High-voltage triaxial cable termination .................................................................................... 2-44
2-wire local sensing connections............................................................................................. 2-45
4-wire remote sensing connections......................................................................................... 2-47
Contact check connections ..................................................................................................... 2-51
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Multiple SMU connections....................................................................................................... 2-51
Guarding and shielding ........................................................................................................... 2-55
Test fixture .............................................................................................................................. 2-62
Floating a SMU ....................................................................................................................... 2-63
DUT connection settings.................................................................................................... 2-64
Sense mode selection............................................................................................................. 2-64
Overvoltage protection (OVP) ................................................................................................. 2-65
Output-off states...................................................................................................................... 2-66
USB storage overview........................................................................................................ 2-70
Connecting the USB flash drive .............................................................................................. 2-70
File system navigation............................................................................................................. 2-71
Displayed error and status messages................................................................................ 2-72
Range................................................................................................................................. 2-72
Available ranges...................................................................................................................... 2-72
Maximum source values and readings.................................................................................... 2-72
Measure auto delay................................................................................................................. 2-73
Ranging limitations.................................................................................................................. 2-73
Manual ranging ....................................................................................................................... 2-73
Autoranging............................................................................................................................. 2-73
Low range limits ...................................................................................................................... 2-74
Range considerations ............................................................................................................. 2-75
Range programming ............................................................................................................... 2-76
Digits .................................................................................................................................. 2-77
Setting display resolution from the front panel ........................................................................ 2-77
Setting display resolution from a remote interface .................................................................. 2-77
Speed................................................................................................................................. 2-78
Setting speed .......................................................................................................................... 2-78
Remote communication interfaces..................................................................................... 2-79
Supported remote interfaces................................................................................................... 2-80
Output queue .......................................................................................................................... 2-80
LAN communications .............................................................................................................. 2-81
GPIB operation........................................................................................................................ 2-83
General bus commands .......................................................................................................... 2-85
Front-panel GPIB operation .................................................................................................... 2-87
RS-232 interface operation ..................................................................................................... 2-88
Functions and features ..............................................................................................3-1
Relative offset ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Front panel relative offset.......................................................................................................... 3-1
Remote relative offset programming ......................................................................................... 3-2
Filters.................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Filter types................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Response time .......................................................................................................................... 3-4
Front panel filter control ............................................................................................................ 3-4
Remote filter programming........................................................................................................ 3-5
Reading buffers.................................................................................................................... 3-6
Front-panel reading buffer control............................................................................................. 3-6
Remote reading buffer programming ...................................................................................... 3-10
Sweep operation ................................................................................................................ 3-19
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3-19
Sweep characteristics ............................................................................................................. 3-21
Configuring and running sweeps............................................................................................. 3-28
Sweeping using factory scripts................................................................................................ 3-29
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Sweep programming examples............................................................................................... 3-30
Triggering ........................................................................................................................... 3-31
Remote triggering overview..................................................................................................... 3-31
Using the remote trigger model............................................................................................... 3-33
SMU event detectors............................................................................................................... 3-38
Using trigger events to start actions on trigger objects............................................................ 3-39
Digital I/O port and TSP-Link synchronization lines ................................................................ 3-40
Timers ..................................................................................................................................... 3-42
Event blenders ........................................................................................................................ 3-48
LAN triggering overview .......................................................................................................... 3-49
Command interface triggering ................................................................................................. 3-51
Manual triggering .................................................................................................................... 3-52
Interactive triggering................................................................................................................ 3-52
Hardware trigger modes.......................................................................................................... 3-55
Understanding synchronous triggering modes ........................................................................ 3-59
High-capacitance mode ..................................................................................................... 3-63
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3-63
Understanding high-capacitance mode................................................................................... 3-64
Enabling high-capacitance mode ............................................................................................ 3-65
Display operations.............................................................................................................. 3-68
Display functions and attributes .............................................................................................. 3-68
Display features ...................................................................................................................... 3-69
Display messages ................................................................................................................... 3-69
Input prompting ....................................................................................................................... 3-73
Indicators................................................................................................................................. 3-75
Local lockout ........................................................................................................................... 3-76
Load test menu ....................................................................................................................... 3-76
Running a test from the front panel ......................................................................................... 3-78
Key-press codes ..................................................................................................................... 3-78
Digital I/O ........................................................................................................................... 3-80
Digital I/O port ......................................................................................................................... 3-80
Interlock .................................................................................................................................. 3-84
TSP-Link synchronization lines ............................................................................................... 3-86
Theory of operation....................................................................................................4-1
Analog-to-digital converter ................................................................................................... 4-1
Source-measure concepts ................................................................................................... 4-1
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Compliance limit principles........................................................................................................ 4-2
Overheating protection.............................................................................................................. 4-2
Operating boundaries................................................................................................................ 4-4
Basic circuit configurations...................................................................................................... 4-18
Guard ...................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Output connection considerations........................................................................................... 4-25
Effects of load on current source settling time................................................................... 4-25
Creating pulses with the Model 2657A .............................................................................. 4-25
Pulse rise and fall times .......................................................................................................... 4-26
Pulse width.............................................................................................................................. 4-27
Introduction to TSP operation...................................................................................5-1
Introduction to TSP operation .............................................................................................. 5-1
Controlling the instrument by sending individual command messages ..................................... 5-1
Queries ..................................................................................................................................... 5-2
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Information on scripting and programming................................................................................ 5-3
About TSP commands ......................................................................................................... 5-3
Beeper control........................................................................................................................... 5-3
Bit manipulation and logic operations........................................................................................ 5-3
Data queue................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Digital I/O .................................................................................................................................. 5-5
Display ...................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Error queue ............................................................................................................................... 5-6
Event log ................................................................................................................................... 5-6
File I/O ...................................................................................................................................... 5-6
GPIB ......................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Instrument identification ............................................................................................................ 5-7
LAN and LXI.............................................................................................................................. 5-8
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................... 5-9
Parallel script execution ............................................................................................................ 5-9
Queries and response messages.............................................................................................. 5-9
Reading buffer......................................................................................................................... 5-10
Reset....................................................................................................................................... 5-10
RS-232.................................................................................................................................... 5-10
Saved setups .......................................................................................................................... 5-11
Scripting .................................................................................................................................. 5-11
SMU ........................................................................................................................................ 5-12
SMU calibration....................................................................................................................... 5-13
Status model ........................................................................................................................... 5-14
Time ........................................................................................................................................ 5-15
Triggering................................................................................................................................ 5-15
TSP-Link ................................................................................................................................. 5-17
TSP-Net .................................................................................................................................. 5-17
Userstrings.............................................................................................................................. 5-17
Factory scripts.................................................................................................................... 5-18
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5-18
Running a factory script .......................................................................................................... 5-18
Retrieving and modifying a factory script listing ...................................................................... 5-19
KISweep factory script ............................................................................................................ 5-19
KIPulse factory script .............................................................................................................. 5-20
KIHighC factory script ............................................................................................................. 5-21
KIParlib factory script .............................................................................................................. 5-21
KISavebuffer factory script ...................................................................................................... 5-21
Instrument programming...........................................................................................6-1
Fundamentals of scripting for TSP....................................................................................... 6-1
What is a script?........................................................................................................................ 6-2
Run-time and nonvolatile memory storage of scripts ................................................................ 6-2
What can be included in scripts?............................................................................................... 6-2
Commands that cannot be used in scripts ................................................................................ 6-3
Manage scripts.......................................................................................................................... 6-3
Working with scripts in nonvolatile memory............................................................................... 6-7
Programming example .............................................................................................................. 6-9
Fundamentals of programming for TSP............................................................................. 6-10
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6-10
What is Lua? ........................................................................................................................... 6-11
Lua basics............................................................................................................................... 6-11
Standard libraries .................................................................................................................... 6-25
Programming example: Script with a for loop.......................................................................... 6-29
Test Script Builder (TSB) ................................................................................................... 6-29
Installing the TSB software...................................................................................................... 6-29
Installing the TSB add-in ......................................................................................................... 6-30
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Using Test Script Builder (TSB) .............................................................................................. 6-30
Project navigator ..................................................................................................................... 6-31
Script editor............................................................................................................................. 6-32
Outline view............................................................................................................................. 6-32
Programming interaction ......................................................................................................... 6-33
Password management ..................................................................................................... 6-33
Password overview ................................................................................................................. 6-34
Device identification indicator ............................................................................................ 6-35
Working with TSB Embedded ............................................................................................ 6-36
Sending instrument commands with TSB Embedded ............................................................. 6-37
Advanced scripting for TSP ............................................................................................... 6-38
Global variables and the script.user.scripts table .................................................................... 6-38
Create a script using the script.new() command ..................................................................... 6-39
Rename a script...................................................................................................................... 6-42
Retrieve a user script .............................................................................................................. 6-44
Delete user scripts from the instrument................................................................................... 6-46
Restore a script to the run-time environment .......................................................................... 6-47
Memory considerations for the run-time environment ............................................................. 6-47
TSP-Link system expansion interface................................................................................ 6-49
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 6-49
Connections ............................................................................................................................ 6-50
Initialization ............................................................................................................................. 6-51
Resetting the TSP-Link network.............................................................................................. 6-52
Using the expanded system.................................................................................................... 6-53
TSP advanced features........................................................................................................... 6-54
TSP-Net ............................................................................................................................. 6-61
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 6-61
TSP-Net compared to TSP-Link to communicate with TSP-enabled devices ......................... 6-61
TSP-Net capabilities................................................................................................................ 6-61
Using TSP-Net with any ethernet-enabled device................................................................... 6-62
Remote instrument errors ....................................................................................................... 6-63
TSP-Net instrument commands: General device control ........................................................ 6-63
TSP-Net instrument commands: TSP-enabled device control ................................................ 6-64
Example: Using tspnet commands.......................................................................................... 6-64
TSP command reference............................................................................................7-1
TSP command programming notes ..................................................................................... 7-1
Placeholder text ........................................................................................................................ 7-1
Syntax rules .............................................................................................................................. 7-2
Time and date values................................................................................................................ 7-3
Remote versus local state......................................................................................................... 7-3
Using the TSP command reference..................................................................................... 7-4
Command name and summary table ........................................................................................ 7-5
Command usage....................................................................................................................... 7-6
Command details ...................................................................................................................... 7-6
Example section........................................................................................................................ 7-6
Related commands and information.......................................................................................... 7-7
TSP commands.................................................................................................................... 7-8
beeper.beep()............................................................................................................................ 7-8
beeper.enable ........................................................................................................................... 7-8
bit.bitand() ................................................................................................................................. 7-9
bit.bitor().................................................................................................................................... 7-9
bit.bitxor() ................................................................................................................................ 7-10
bit.clear() ................................................................................................................................. 7-11
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bit.get().................................................................................................................................... 7-11
bit.getfield() ............................................................................................................................. 7-12
bit.set() .................................................................................................................................... 7-13
bit.setfield().............................................................................................................................. 7-13
bit.test() ................................................................................................................................... 7-14
bit.toggle() ............................................................................................................................... 7-15
bufferVar.appendmode ........................................................................................................... 7-16
bufferVar.basetimestamp ........................................................................................................ 7-16
bufferVar.cachemode.............................................................................................................. 7-17
bufferVar.capacity ................................................................................................................... 7-18
bufferVar.clear() ...................................................................................................................... 7-19
bufferVar.clearcache()............................................................................................................. 7-19
bufferVar.collectsourcevalues ................................................................................................. 7-20
bufferVar.collecttimestamps.................................................................................................... 7-21
bufferVar.fillcount .................................................................................................................... 7-22
bufferVar.fillmode.................................................................................................................... 7-22
bufferVar.measurefunctions .................................................................................................... 7-23
bufferVar.measureranges........................................................................................................ 7-24
bufferVar.n .............................................................................................................................. 7-25
bufferVar.readings................................................................................................................... 7-26
bufferVar.sourcefunctions ....................................................................................................... 7-27
bufferVar.sourceoutputstates .................................................................................................. 7-28
bufferVar.sourceranges........................................................................................................... 7-28
bufferVar.sourcevalues ........................................................................................................... 7-29
bufferVar.statuses ................................................................................................................... 7-30
bufferVar.timestampresolution ................................................................................................ 7-31
bufferVar.timestamps .............................................................................................................. 7-32
ConfigPulseIMeasureV() ......................................................................................................... 7-33
ConfigPulseIMeasureVSweepLin() ......................................................................................... 7-35
ConfigPulseIMeasureVSweepLog() ........................................................................................ 7-37
ConfigPulseVMeasureI() ......................................................................................................... 7-39
ConfigPulseVMeasureISweepLin() ......................................................................................... 7-41
ConfigPulseVMeasureISweepLog() ........................................................................................ 7-42
dataqueue.add()...................................................................................................................... 7-45
dataqueue.CAPACITY ............................................................................................................ 7-45
dataqueue.clear() .................................................................................................................... 7-46
dataqueue.count ..................................................................................................................... 7-47
dataqueue.next()..................................................................................................................... 7-47
delay() ..................................................................................................................................... 7-48
digio.readbit() .......................................................................................................................... 7-49
digio.readport()........................................................................................................................ 7-50
digio.trigger[N].assert()............................................................................................................ 7-50
digio.trigger[N].clear().............................................................................................................. 7-51
digio.trigger[N].EVENT_ID ...................................................................................................... 7-51
digio.trigger[N].mode............................................................................................................... 7-52
digio.trigger[N].overrun............................................................................................................ 7-53
digio.trigger[N].pulsewidth....................................................................................................... 7-54
digio.trigger[N].release().......................................................................................................... 7-54
digio.trigger[N].reset() ............................................................................................................. 7-55
digio.trigger[N].stimulus........................................................................................................... 7-55
digio.trigger[N].wait() ............................................................................................................... 7-57
digio.writebit().......................................................................................................................... 7-58
digio.writeport() ....................................................................................................................... 7-58
digio.writeprotect..................................................................................................................... 7-59
display.clear().......................................................................................................................... 7-60
display.getannunciators() ........................................................................................................ 7-60
display.getcursor()................................................................................................................... 7-62
display.getlastkey() ................................................................................................................. 7-63
display.gettext()....................................................................................................................... 7-64
display.inputvalue() ................................................................................................................. 7-65
display.loadmenu.add()........................................................................................................... 7-67
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display.loadmenu.catalog() ..................................................................................................... 7-68
display.loadmenu.delete() ....................................................................................................... 7-69
display.locallockout ................................................................................................................. 7-69
display.menu()......................................................................................................................... 7-70
display.numpad....................................................................................................................... 7-71
display.prompt() ...................................................................................................................... 7-71
display.screen ......................................................................................................................... 7-73
display.sendkey() .................................................................................................................... 7-73
display.setcursor()................................................................................................................... 7-74
display.settext()....................................................................................................................... 7-75
display.smuX.digits ................................................................................................................. 7-76
display.smuX.limit.func............................................................................................................ 7-77
display.smuX.measure.func .................................................................................................... 7-77
display.trigger.clear()............................................................................................................... 7-78
display.trigger.EVENT_ID ....................................................................................................... 7-79
display.trigger.overrun............................................................................................................. 7-79
display.trigger.wait() ................................................................................................................ 7-80
display.waitkey()...................................................................................................................... 7-80
errorqueue.clear() ................................................................................................................... 7-82
errorqueue.count..................................................................................................................... 7-82
errorqueue.next() .................................................................................................................... 7-82
eventlog.all()............................................................................................................................ 7-84
eventlog.clear() ....................................................................................................................... 7-84
eventlog.count......................................................................................................................... 7-85
eventlog.enable....................................................................................................................... 7-85
eventlog.next() ........................................................................................................................ 7-86
eventlog.overwritemethod ....................................................................................................... 7-87
exit() ........................................................................................................................................ 7-87
fileVar:close() .......................................................................................................................... 7-88
fileVar:flush()........................................................................................................................... 7-88
fileVar:read() ........................................................................................................................... 7-89
fileVar:seek()........................................................................................................................... 7-90
fileVar:write() ........................................................................................................................... 7-90
format.asciiprecision ............................................................................................................... 7-91
format.byteorder...................................................................................................................... 7-92
format.data.............................................................................................................................. 7-93
fs.chdir() .................................................................................................................................. 7-94
fs.cwd() ................................................................................................................................... 7-94
fs.is_dir() ................................................................................................................................. 7-94
fs.is_file()................................................................................................................................. 7-95
fs.mkdir() ................................................................................................................................. 7-95
fs.readdir()............................................................................................................................... 7-96
fs.rmdir().................................................................................................................................. 7-96
gettimezone() .......................................................................................................................... 7-97
gm_isweep()............................................................................................................................ 7-97
gm_vsweep()........................................................................................................................... 7-98
gpib.address............................................................................................................................ 7-99
i_leakage_measure() ............................................................................................................ 7-100
i_leakage_threshold()............................................................................................................ 7-101
InitiatePulseTest() ................................................................................................................. 7-102
io.close()................................................................................................................................ 7-103
io.flush() ................................................................................................................................ 7-104
io.input() ................................................................................................................................ 7-104
io.open()................................................................................................................................ 7-105
io.output().............................................................................................................................. 7-106
io.read()................................................................................................................................. 7-106
io.type() ................................................................................................................................. 7-107
io.write() ................................................................................................................................ 7-107
lan.applysettings() ................................................................................................................. 7-108
lan.autoconnect..................................................................................................................... 7-109
lan.config.dns.address[N]...................................................................................................... 7-109
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lan.config.dns.domain ........................................................................................................... 7-110
lan.config.dns.dynamic.......................................................................................................... 7-110
lan.config.dns.hostname ....................................................................................................... 7-111
lan.config.dns.verify .............................................................................................................. 7-112
lan.config.duplex ................................................................................................................... 7-112
lan.config.gateway ................................................................................................................ 7-113
lan.config.ipaddress .............................................................................................................. 7-113
lan.config.method.................................................................................................................. 7-114
lan.config.speed.................................................................................................................... 7-115
lan.config.subnetmask .......................................................................................................... 7-115
lan.linktimeout ....................................................................................................................... 7-116
lan.lxidomain ......................................................................................................................... 7-117
lan.nagle ............................................................................................................................... 7-117
lan.reset().............................................................................................................................. 7-118
lan.restoredefaults() .............................................................................................................. 7-118
lan.status.dns.address[N]...................................................................................................... 7-119
lan.status.dns.name .............................................................................................................. 7-119
lan.status.duplex ................................................................................................................... 7-120
lan.status.gateway ................................................................................................................ 7-120
lan.status.ipaddress .............................................................................................................. 7-121
lan.status.macaddress .......................................................................................................... 7-121
lan.status.port.dst.................................................................................................................. 7-122
lan.status.port.rawsocket ...................................................................................................... 7-122
lan.status.port.telnet.............................................................................................................. 7-123
lan.status.port.vxi11 .............................................................................................................. 7-123
lan.status.speed.................................................................................................................... 7-124
lan.status.subnetmask .......................................................................................................... 7-124
lan.timedwait ......................................................................................................................... 7-125
lan.trigger[N].assert() ............................................................................................................ 7-125
lan.trigger[N].clear() .............................................................................................................. 7-126
lan.trigger[N].connect().......................................................................................................... 7-127
lan.trigger[N].connected ........................................................................................................ 7-127
lan.trigger[N].disconnect() ..................................................................................................... 7-128
lan.trigger[N].EVENT_ID ....................................................................................................... 7-128
lan.trigger[N].ipaddress ......................................................................................................... 7-129
lan.trigger[N].mode................................................................................................................ 7-130
lan.trigger[N].overrun ............................................................................................................ 7-131
lan.trigger[N].protocol............................................................................................................ 7-131
lan.trigger[N].pseudostate ..................................................................................................... 7-132
lan.trigger[N].stimulus ........................................................................................................... 7-132
lan.trigger[N].wait()................................................................................................................ 7-134
localnode.description ............................................................................................................ 7-134
localnode.linefreq .................................................................................................................. 7-135
localnode.model.................................................................................................................... 7-136
localnode.password .............................................................................................................. 7-136
localnode.passwordmode ..................................................................................................... 7-137
localnode.prompts................................................................................................................. 7-137
localnode.prompts4882......................................................................................................... 7-138
localnode.reset() ................................................................................................................... 7-139
localnode.revision ................................................................................................................. 7-139
localnode.serialno ................................................................................................................. 7-140
localnode.showerrors ............................................................................................................ 7-141
makegetter().......................................................................................................................... 7-141
makesetter().......................................................................................................................... 7-142
meminfo().............................................................................................................................. 7-143
node[N].execute().................................................................................................................. 7-144
node[N].getglobal()................................................................................................................ 7-144
node[N].setglobal()................................................................................................................ 7-145
opc()...................................................................................................................................... 7-146
os.remove()........................................................................................................................... 7-146
os.rename()........................................................................................................................... 7-147
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os.time() ................................................................................................................................ 7-147
print()..................................................................................................................................... 7-148
printbuffer()............................................................................................................................ 7-149
printnumber()......................................................................................................................... 7-150
PulseIMeasureV() ................................................................................................................. 7-151
PulseVMeasureI() ................................................................................................................. 7-152
QueryPulseConfig()............................................................................................................... 7-153
reset().................................................................................................................................... 7-155
savebuffer()........................................................................................................................... 7-156
script.anonymous .................................................................................................................. 7-157
script.delete() ........................................................................................................................ 7-158
script.factory.catalog()........................................................................................................... 7-158
script.load() ........................................................................................................................... 7-159
script.new()............................................................................................................................ 7-160
script.newautorun() ............................................................................................................... 7-161
script.restore()....................................................................................................................... 7-161
script.run()............................................................................................................................. 7-162
script.user.catalog()............................................................................................................... 7-163
scriptVar.autorun................................................................................................................... 7-163
scriptVar.list() ........................................................................................................................ 7-164
scriptVar.name...................................................................................................................... 7-165
scriptVar.run() ....................................................................................................................... 7-166
scriptVar.save()..................................................................................................................... 7-167
scriptVar.source .................................................................................................................... 7-167
serial.baud............................................................................................................................. 7-168
serial.databits ........................................................................................................................ 7-169
serial.flowcontrol ................................................................................................................... 7-169
serial.parity............................................................................................................................ 7-170
serial.read()........................................................................................................................... 7-171
serial.write()........................................................................................................................... 7-171
settime() ................................................................................................................................ 7-172
settimezone() ........................................................................................................................ 7-173
setup.poweron....................................................................................................................... 7-174
setup.recall() ......................................................................................................................... 7-175
setup.save() .......................................................................................................................... 7-175
smuX.abort() ......................................................................................................................... 7-176
smuX.buffer.getstats()........................................................................................................... 7-177
smuX.buffer.recalculatestats()............................................................................................... 7-178
smuX.cal.adjustdate.............................................................................................................. 7-178
smuX.cal.date ....................................................................................................................... 7-179
smuX.cal.due ........................................................................................................................ 7-180
smuX.cal.fastadc() ................................................................................................................ 7-181
smuX.cal.lock()...................................................................................................................... 7-181
smuX.cal.ovp() ...................................................................................................................... 7-182
smuX.cal.password ............................................................................................................... 7-182
smuX.cal.polarity................................................................................................................... 7-183
smuX.cal.restore()................................................................................................................. 7-184
smuX.cal.save() .................................................................................................................... 7-185
smuX.cal.state....................................................................................................................... 7-185
smuX.cal.unlock().................................................................................................................. 7-186
smuX.contact.calibratehi()..................................................................................................... 7-187
smuX.contact.calibratelo()..................................................................................................... 7-188
smuX.contact.check()............................................................................................................ 7-189
smuX.contact.r().................................................................................................................... 7-190
smuX.contact.speed.............................................................................................................. 7-191
smuX.contact.threshold......................................................................................................... 7-192
smuX.makebuffer()................................................................................................................ 7-193
smuX.measure.adc ............................................................................................................... 7-193
smuX.measure.autorangeY................................................................................................... 7-194
smuX.measure.autozero ....................................................................................................... 7-195
smuX.measure.calibrateY()................................................................................................... 7-196
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smuX.measure.count ............................................................................................................ 7-197
smuX.measure.delay ............................................................................................................ 7-198
smuX.measure.delayfactor.................................................................................................... 7-199
smuX.measure.filter.count .................................................................................................... 7-199
smuX.measure.filter.enable................................................................................................... 7-200
smuX.measure.filter.type ...................................................................................................... 7-201
smuX.measure.interval ......................................................................................................... 7-202
smuX.measure.lowrangeY .................................................................................................... 7-202
smuX.measure.nplc .............................................................................................................. 7-203
smuX.measure.overlappedY()............................................................................................... 7-204
smuX.measure.rangeY ......................................................................................................... 7-204
smuX.measure.rel.enableY................................................................................................... 7-205
smuX.measure.rel.levelY ...................................................................................................... 7-207
smuX.measure.Y() ................................................................................................................ 7-208
smuX.measureYandstep() .................................................................................................... 7-209
smuX.nvbufferY..................................................................................................................... 7-210
smuX.reset().......................................................................................................................... 7-211
smuX.savebuffer()................................................................................................................. 7-211
smuX.sense .......................................................................................................................... 7-212
smuX.source.autorangeY...................................................................................................... 7-212
smuX.source.calibrateY()...................................................................................................... 7-213
smuX.source.compliance ...................................................................................................... 7-214
smuX.source.delay................................................................................................................ 7-215
smuX.source.func ................................................................................................................. 7-216
smuX.source.highc................................................................................................................ 7-216
smuX.source.levelY .............................................................................................................. 7-217
smuX.source.limitY ............................................................................................................... 7-218
smuX.source.lowrangeY ....................................................................................................... 7-219
smuX.source.offfunc ............................................................................................................. 7-220
smuX.source.offlimitY ........................................................................................................... 7-220
smuX.source.offmode ........................................................................................................... 7-221
smuX.source.output .............................................................................................................. 7-222
smuX.source.protectv ........................................................................................................... 7-223
smuX.source.rangeY............................................................................................................. 7-224
smuX.source.settling............................................................................................................. 7-224
smuX.source.sink.................................................................................................................. 7-225
smuX.trigger.arm.count......................................................................................................... 7-226
smuX.trigger.arm.set() .......................................................................................................... 7-226
smuX.trigger.arm.stimulus..................................................................................................... 7-227
smuX.trigger.ARMED_EVENT_ID ........................................................................................ 7-228
smuX.trigger.autoclear .......................................................................................................... 7-229
smuX.trigger.count ................................................................................................................ 7-230
smuX.trigger.endpulse.action................................................................................................ 7-230
smuX.trigger.endpulse.set() .................................................................................................. 7-231
smuX.trigger.endpulse.stimulus ............................................................................................ 7-231
smuX.trigger.endsweep.action .............................................................................................. 7-233
smuX.trigger.IDLE_EVENT_ID ............................................................................................. 7-233
smuX.trigger.initiate() ............................................................................................................ 7-234
smuX.trigger.measure.action ................................................................................................ 7-235
smuX.trigger.measure.set()................................................................................................... 7-235
smuX.trigger.measure.stimulus............................................................................................. 7-236
smuX.trigger.measure.Y() ..................................................................................................... 7-238
smuX.trigger.MEASURE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID.............................................................. 7-238
smuX.trigger.PULSE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID.................................................................... 7-239
smuX.trigger.source.action.................................................................................................... 7-240
smuX.trigger.source.limitY .................................................................................................... 7-241
smuX.trigger.source.linearY()................................................................................................ 7-242
smuX.trigger.source.listY().................................................................................................... 7-243
smuX.trigger.source.logY().................................................................................................... 7-244
smuX.trigger.source.set()...................................................................................................... 7-245
smuX.trigger.source.stimulus................................................................................................ 7-245
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smuX.trigger.SOURCE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID ................................................................ 7-246
smuX.trigger.SWEEP_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID................................................................... 7-247
smuX.trigger.SWEEPING_EVENT_ID .................................................................................. 7-247
status.condition ..................................................................................................................... 7-248
status.measurement.* ........................................................................................................... 7-250
status.measurement.buffer_available.* ................................................................................. 7-252
status.measurement.current_limit.*....................................................................................... 7-253
status.measurement.instrument.*.......................................................................................... 7-254
status.measurement.instrument.smuX.* ............................................................................... 7-255
status.measurement.overvoltage.*........................................................................................ 7-257
status.measurement.reading_overflow.* ............................................................................... 7-259
status.measurement.sink_limit.*............................................................................................ 7-260
status.measurement.voltage_limit.* ...................................................................................... 7-261
status.node_enable............................................................................................................... 7-262
status.node_event................................................................................................................. 7-264
status.operation.* .................................................................................................................. 7-265
status.operation.calibrating.*................................................................................................. 7-267
status.operation.instrument.*................................................................................................. 7-268
status.operation.instrument.digio.*........................................................................................ 7-270
status.operation.instrument.digio.trigger_overrun.*............................................................... 7-272
status.operation.instrument.lan.*........................................................................................... 7-274
status.operation.instrument.lan.trigger_overrun.*.................................................................. 7-276
status.operation.instrument.smuX.* ...................................................................................... 7-278
status.operation.instrument.smuX.trigger_overrrun.* ............................................................ 7-280
status.operation.instrument.trigger_blender.*........................................................................ 7-282
status.operation.instrument.trigger_blender.trigger_overrun.* .............................................. 7-283
status.operation.instrument.trigger_timer.* ........................................................................... 7-285
status.operation.instrument.trigger_timer.trigger_overrun.* .................................................. 7-287
status.operation.instrument.tsplink.* ..................................................................................... 7-289
status.operation.instrument.tsplink.trigger_overrun.* ............................................................ 7-290
status.operation.measuring.*................................................................................................. 7-292
status.operation.remote.* ...................................................................................................... 7-293
status.operation.sweeping.* .................................................................................................. 7-294
status.operation.trigger_overrun.* ......................................................................................... 7-295
status.operation.user.* .......................................................................................................... 7-297
status.questionable.*............................................................................................................. 7-299
status.questionable.calibration.*............................................................................................ 7-301
status.questionable.instrument.* ........................................................................................... 7-302
status.questionable.instrument.smuX.* ................................................................................. 7-303
status.questionable.over_temperature.*................................................................................ 7-305
status.questionable.unstable_output.* .................................................................................. 7-306
status.request_enable........................................................................................................... 7-307
status.request_event............................................................................................................. 7-309
status.reset() ......................................................................................................................... 7-311
status.standard.* ................................................................................................................... 7-311
status.system.*...................................................................................................................... 7-313
status.system2.*.................................................................................................................... 7-315
status.system3.*.................................................................................................................... 7-317
status.system4.*.................................................................................................................... 7-319
status.system5.*.................................................................................................................... 7-321
SweepILinMeasureV()........................................................................................................... 7-323
SweepIListMeasureV().......................................................................................................... 7-324
SweepILogMeasureV() ......................................................................................................... 7-325
SweepVLinMeasureI()........................................................................................................... 7-326
SweepVListMeasureI().......................................................................................................... 7-327
SweepVLogMeasureI() ......................................................................................................... 7-328
timer.measure.t()................................................................................................................... 7-329
timer.reset()........................................................................................................................... 7-330
trigger.blender[N].clear() ....................................................................................................... 7-330
trigger.blender[N].EVENT_ID................................................................................................ 7-331
trigger.blender[N].orenable.................................................................................................... 7-331
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trigger.blender[N].overrun ..................................................................................................... 7-332
trigger.blender[N].reset() ....................................................................................................... 7-333
trigger.blender[N].stimulus[M] ............................................................................................... 7-333
trigger.blender[N].wait()......................................................................................................... 7-335
trigger.clear()......................................................................................................................... 7-336
trigger.EVENT_ID ................................................................................................................. 7-336
trigger.timer[N].clear() ........................................................................................................... 7-337
trigger.timer[N].count............................................................................................................. 7-337
trigger.timer[N].delay............................................................................................................. 7-338
trigger.timer[N].delaylist ........................................................................................................ 7-338
trigger.timer[N].EVENT_ID.................................................................................................... 7-339
trigger.timer[N].overrun ......................................................................................................... 7-339
trigger.timer[N].passthrough.................................................................................................. 7-340
trigger.timer[N].reset() ........................................................................................................... 7-341
trigger.timer[N].stimulus ........................................................................................................ 7-341
trigger.timer[N].wait()............................................................................................................. 7-343
trigger.wait() .......................................................................................................................... 7-343
tsplink.group.......................................................................................................................... 7-344
tsplink.master........................................................................................................................ 7-345
tsplink.node........................................................................................................................... 7-345
tsplink.readbit()...................................................................................................................... 7-346
tsplink.readport() ................................................................................................................... 7-346
tsplink.reset()......................................................................................................................... 7-347
tsplink.state ........................................................................................................................... 7-347
tsplink.trigger[N].assert() ....................................................................................................... 7-348
tsplink.trigger[N].clear() ......................................................................................................... 7-349
tsplink.trigger[N].EVENT_ID.................................................................................................. 7-349
tsplink.trigger[N].mode .......................................................................................................... 7-350
tsplink.trigger[N].overrun ....................................................................................................... 7-352
tsplink.trigger[N].pulsewidth .................................................................................................. 7-353
tsplink.trigger[N].release() ..................................................................................................... 7-353
tsplink.trigger[N].reset()......................................................................................................... 7-354
tsplink.trigger[N].stimulus ...................................................................................................... 7-354
tsplink.trigger[N].wait() .......................................................................................................... 7-356
tsplink.writebit() ..................................................................................................................... 7-356
tsplink.writeport()................................................................................................................... 7-357
tsplink.writeprotect ................................................................................................................ 7-358
tspnet.clear() ......................................................................................................................... 7-358
tspnet.connect() .................................................................................................................... 7-359
tspnet.disconnect()................................................................................................................ 7-360
tspnet.execute() .................................................................................................................... 7-361
tspnet.idn() ............................................................................................................................ 7-362
tspnet.read().......................................................................................................................... 7-362
tspnet.readavailable()............................................................................................................ 7-363
tspnet.reset()......................................................................................................................... 7-364
tspnet.termination() ............................................................................................................... 7-364
tspnet.timeout........................................................................................................................ 7-365
tspnet.tsp.abort() ................................................................................................................... 7-366
tspnet.tsp.abortonconnect..................................................................................................... 7-366
tspnet.tsp.rbtablecopy()......................................................................................................... 7-367
tspnet.tsp.runscript() ............................................................................................................. 7-368
tspnet.write() ......................................................................................................................... 7-368
userstring.add()..................................................................................................................... 7-369
userstring.catalog() ............................................................................................................... 7-370
userstring.delete() ................................................................................................................. 7-370
userstring.get()...................................................................................................................... 7-371
waitcomplete()....................................................................................................................... 7-371
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Troubleshooting guide...............................................................................................8-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8-1
Error levels ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
Error effects on scripts ......................................................................................................... 8-2
Retrieving errors................................................................................................................... 8-2
Error summary list................................................................................................................ 8-3
LAN troubleshooting suggestions ........................................................................................ 8-8
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) .........................................................................9-1
How do I display the instrument's serial number? ............................................................... 9-1
How do I optimize performance? ......................................................................................... 9-2
Disabling autozero to increase speed ....................................................................................... 9-2
How do I upgrade the firmware?.......................................................................................... 9-2
How do I use the digital I/O port?......................................................................................... 9-2
How do I trigger other instruments?..................................................................................... 9-3
Triggering a scanner ................................................................................................................. 9-3
Interactive trigger programming ................................................................................................ 9-3
More information about triggering ............................................................................................. 9-3
How do I generate a GPIB service request?........................................................................ 9-4
Setting up a service request...................................................................................................... 9-4
Service request programming example..................................................................................... 9-4
Polling for SRQs........................................................................................................................ 9-4
How do I store measurements in nonvolatile memory?....................................................... 9-4
When should I change the output-off state? ........................................................................ 9-5
How do I make contact check measurements? ................................................................... 9-5
How do I make low-current measurements? ....................................................................... 9-6
Low-current connections ........................................................................................................... 9-6
Low-current measurement programming example.................................................................... 9-8
How can I change the line frequency or voltage?................................................................ 9-8
Where can I get the LabVIEW driver? ................................................................................. 9-9
Can I convert to coaxial cables? .......................................................................................... 9-9
How do I connect LO terminals of multiple SMUs together? ............................................... 9-9
What should I do if I get an 802 interlock error? .................................................................. 9-9
Why is the reading value 9.91e37?.................................................................................... 9-10
Why am I getting a reading value of 9.92e37? .................................................................. 9-10
Next steps..................................................................................................................10-1
Additional Model 2657A information .................................................................................. 10-1
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Maintenance................................................................................................................A-1
Line fuse replacement..........................................................................................................A-1
Front panel tests ..................................................................................................................A-2
Keys test ...................................................................................................................................A-3
Display patterns test..................................................................................................................A-3
Upgrading the firmware........................................................................................................A-4
Using TSB for upgrading the firmware ......................................................................................A-5
Calibration...................................................................................................................B-1
Verification ...........................................................................................................................B-1
Verification test requirements....................................................................................................B-2
Restoring factory defaults .........................................................................................................B-4
Performing the verification test procedures...............................................................................B-4
Current source accuracy ...........................................................................................................B-6
Current measurement accuracy................................................................................................B-8
Voltage source accuracy...........................................................................................................B-9
Voltage measurement accuracy..............................................................................................B-12
Adjustment .........................................................................................................................B-14
Introduction .............................................................................................................................B-14
Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................B-14
Adjustment considerations ......................................................................................................B-15
Calibration adjustment overview .............................................................................................B-16
Calibration commands quick reference ...................................................................................B-19
Calibration adjustment procedure ...........................................................................................B-20
LAN concepts and settings........................................................................................C-1
Overview ..............................................................................................................................C-1
Establishing a point-to-point connection ..............................................................................C-1
Step 1: Identify and record the existing IP configuration ...........................................................C-2
Step 2: Disable DHCP to use the computer's existing IP address ............................................C-4
Step 3: Configure the instrument's LAN settings.......................................................................C-8
Step 4: Install the crossover cable ............................................................................................C-9
Step 5: Access the instrument's web page................................................................................C-9
Connecting to the LAN.......................................................................................................C-10
Setting the LAN configuration method.....................................................................................C-10
Setting the IP address.............................................................................................................C-11
Setting the gateway.................................................................................................................C-11
Setting the subnet mask..........................................................................................................C-11
Configuring the domain name system (DNS)..........................................................................C-12
LAN speeds........................................................................................................................C-12
Duplex mode ......................................................................................................................C-13
Viewing LAN status messages ..........................................................................................C-13
Viewing the network settings .............................................................................................C-14
Confirming the active speed and duplex negotiation...............................................................C-14
Confirming port numbers.........................................................................................................C-15
Selecting a LAN interface protocol.....................................................................................C-15
VXI-11 connection...................................................................................................................C-15
Raw socket connection ...........................................................................................................C-16
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Telnet connection....................................................................................................................C-16
Dead socket connection..........................................................................................................C-19
Logging LAN trigger events in the event log......................................................................C-19
Accessing the event log from the command interface.............................................................C-20
Common commands ..................................................................................................D-1
Command summary.............................................................................................................D-1
Script command equivalents................................................................................................D-3
Command reference ............................................................................................................D-3
Identification query: *IDN?.........................................................................................................D-3
Operation complete and query: *OPC and *OPC?....................................................................D-4
Reset: *RST ..............................................................................................................................D-4
Self-test query: *TST?...............................................................................................................D-4
Trigger: *TRG............................................................................................................................D-4
Wait-to-continue: *WAI..............................................................................................................D-5
Status model ...............................................................................................................E-1
Overview ..............................................................................................................................E-1
Status register set contents.......................................................................................................E-1
Queues .....................................................................................................................................E-2
Status function summary...........................................................................................................E-4
Status model diagrams .............................................................................................................E-5
Clearing registers...............................................................................................................E-13
Programming and reading registers...................................................................................E-14
Programming enable and transition registers..........................................................................E-14
Reading registers ....................................................................................................................E-15
Status byte and service request (SRQ) .............................................................................E-15
Status Byte Register ...............................................................................................................E-15
Service Request Enable Register ...........................................................................................E-17
Serial polling and SRQ............................................................................................................E-18
SPE, SPD (serial polling) ........................................................................................................E-18
Status byte and service request commands............................................................................E-18
Enable and transition registers................................................................................................E-19
Controlling node and SRQ enable registers............................................................................E-19
Status register sets ............................................................................................................E-19
System Summary Registers....................................................................................................E-19
Standard Event Register .........................................................................................................E-20
Operation Status Registers .....................................................................................................E-22
Questionable Status Registers................................................................................................E-23
Measurement Event Registers................................................................................................E-24
Register programming example ..............................................................................................E-25
TSP-Link system status .....................................................................................................E-26
Status model configuration example .......................................................................................E-26
Display character codes.............................................................................................F-1
Model 2657A display character codes ................................................................................. F-1
Index..............................................................................................................................I-1
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