Keithley SourceMeter 2600B Series User manual

Series 2600B
System SourceMeter®Instrument
Reference Manual
2600BS-901-01 Rev. C / August 2016
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Document number: 2600BS-901-01 Rev. C / August 2016
Series 2600B

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 measurement, control, and data I/O
connections, with low transient overvoltages, and must not be directly connected to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high
transient overvoltages. Measurement Category II (as referenced in IEC 60664) connections require protection for high transient
overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to
mains. These instruments will be marked as category II or higher.
Unless explicitly allowed in the specifications, operating manual, and instrument labels, do not connect any instrument to mains.
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.

For safety, instruments and accessories must be used in accordance with the operating instructions. If the instruments or
accessories are used in a manner not specified in the operating instructions, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories. Maximum signal levels are defined in the
specifications and operating information and shown on the instrument panels, test fixture panels, and switching cards.
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 must 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. The detachable mains power cord provided with the
instrument may only be replaced with a similarly rated power cord. 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.
Unless otherwise noted in product-specific literature, Keithley instruments are designed to operate indoors only, in the following
environment: Altitude at or below 2,000 m (6,562 ft); temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) ; and pollution degree 1 or 2.
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 as of March 2016.

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1
Welcome .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Extended warranty ............................................................................................................... 1-1
Contact information.............................................................................................................. 1-1
Customer documentation..................................................................................................... 1-2
Organization of manual sections ............................................................................................... 1-2
Product software and drivers ............................................................................................... 1-2
Capabilities and features ..................................................................................................... 1-3
General information.............................................................................................................. 1-4
Displaying the instrument's serial number................................................................................. 1-4
General operation ....................................................................................................... 2-1
General ratings..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Controls, indicators, and connectors.................................................................................... 2-2
Front panel................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Rear panel................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Cooling vents ..................................................................................................................... 2-12
Turning your instrument on and off.................................................................................... 2-13
Procedure................................................................................................................................ 2-13
Placing a Series 2600B in standby.......................................................................................... 2-14
Warmup period........................................................................................................................ 2-14
Line frequency configuration ................................................................................................... 2-15
Fuse replacement ................................................................................................................... 2-15
System information ............................................................................................................ 2-15
Menu overview ................................................................................................................... 2-16
Menu navigation...................................................................................................................... 2-16
Menu trees .............................................................................................................................. 2-16
Setting values.......................................................................................................................... 2-21
Beeper................................................................................................................................ 2-23
Display mode ..................................................................................................................... 2-24
Basic operation .................................................................................................................. 2-24
Operation overview ................................................................................................................. 2-25
Operation considerations for the ADC..................................................................................... 2-31
Basic source-measure procedure ........................................................................................... 2-33
Triggering in local mode.......................................................................................................... 2-37
Configuring trigger attributes in local mode............................................................................. 2-37
Configuring for measure-only tests using the MODE key........................................................ 2-38
V-meter and I-meter measurements ....................................................................................... 2-39
Ohms measurements.............................................................................................................. 2-39
Power measurements ............................................................................................................. 2-43
Contact check measurements................................................................................................. 2-45
Saved setups .......................................................................................................................... 2-47
DUT test connections......................................................................................................... 2-49
Input/output connectors........................................................................................................... 2-49
2-wire local sensing connections............................................................................................. 2-54
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4-wire remote sensing connections......................................................................................... 2-55
Contact check connections ..................................................................................................... 2-56
Multiple SMU connections....................................................................................................... 2-56
Guarding and shielding ........................................................................................................... 2-61
Test fixture .............................................................................................................................. 2-71
Floating a SMU ....................................................................................................................... 2-72
DUT connection settings.................................................................................................... 2-74
Sense mode selection............................................................................................................. 2-75
Output-off states...................................................................................................................... 2-76
USB storage overview........................................................................................................ 2-79
Connecting the USB flash drive .............................................................................................. 2-80
File system navigation............................................................................................................. 2-80
Displayed error and status messages................................................................................ 2-81
Range................................................................................................................................. 2-81
Available ranges...................................................................................................................... 2-81
Maximum source values and readings.................................................................................... 2-82
Measure auto delay................................................................................................................. 2-82
Ranging limitations.................................................................................................................. 2-82
Manual ranging ....................................................................................................................... 2-82
Autoranging............................................................................................................................. 2-83
Low range limits ...................................................................................................................... 2-83
Range considerations ............................................................................................................. 2-84
Range programming ............................................................................................................... 2-85
Digits .................................................................................................................................. 2-86
Setting display resolution from the front panel ........................................................................ 2-86
Setting display resolution from a remote interface .................................................................. 2-87
Speed................................................................................................................................. 2-87
Setting speed .......................................................................................................................... 2-87
Remote communication interfaces..................................................................................... 2-88
Supported remote interfaces ................................................................................................... 2-89
Output queue .......................................................................................................................... 2-91
USB communications.............................................................................................................. 2-91
LAN communications .............................................................................................................. 2-96
Supplied software.................................................................................................................... 2-98
Keithley I/O layer................................................................................................................... 2-101
GPIB operation...................................................................................................................... 2-102
General bus commands ........................................................................................................ 2-105
Front-panel GPIB operation .................................................................................................. 2-106
RS-232 interface operation ................................................................................................... 2-108
Functions and features .............................................................................................. 3-1
Relative offset ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Front panel relative offset.......................................................................................................... 3-1
Remote relative offset programming ......................................................................................... 3-2
Filters.................................................................................................................................... 3-3
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 ...................................................................................... 3-11
Sweep operation ................................................................................................................ 3-20

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Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3-20
Sweep characteristics ............................................................................................................. 3-22
Configuring and running sweeps............................................................................................. 3-29
Sweeping using factory scripts................................................................................................ 3-30
Sweep programming examples............................................................................................... 3-31
Triggering ........................................................................................................................... 3-32
Remote triggering overview..................................................................................................... 3-32
Using the remote trigger model............................................................................................... 3-34
SMU event detectors............................................................................................................... 3-39
Using trigger events to start actions on trigger objects............................................................ 3-40
Digital I/O port and TSP-Link synchronization lines ................................................................ 3-41
Timers ..................................................................................................................................... 3-43
Event blenders ........................................................................................................................ 3-49
LAN triggering overview .......................................................................................................... 3-50
Command interface triggering ................................................................................................. 3-52
Trigger generator .................................................................................................................... 3-53
Manual triggering .................................................................................................................... 3-53
Interactive triggering................................................................................................................ 3-53
Hardware trigger modes.......................................................................................................... 3-57
Understanding synchronous triggering modes........................................................................ 3-61
High-capacitance mode ..................................................................................................... 3-65
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3-65
Understanding high-capacitance mode................................................................................... 3-65
Enabling high-capacitance mode ............................................................................................ 3-67
Display operations.............................................................................................................. 3-70
Display functions and attributes .............................................................................................. 3-70
Display features ...................................................................................................................... 3-70
Display messages ................................................................................................................... 3-71
Input prompting ....................................................................................................................... 3-75
Indicators................................................................................................................................. 3-77
Local lockout ........................................................................................................................... 3-78
Load test menu ....................................................................................................................... 3-78
Running a test from the front panel ......................................................................................... 3-80
Key-press codes ..................................................................................................................... 3-80
Digital I/O ........................................................................................................................... 3-82
Digital I/O port ......................................................................................................................... 3-82
Using output enable ................................................................................................................ 3-86
Interlock .................................................................................................................................. 3-88
TSP-Link synchronization lines ............................................................................................... 3-89
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................................................................................................................ 4-5
Basic circuit configurations...................................................................................................... 4-20
Guard ...................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Measurement settling time considerations......................................................................... 4-26
For controlling settling time delay............................................................................................ 4-27
For analog filter (Models 2634B/2635B/2636B only)............................................................... 4-27
Effects of load on current source settling time................................................................... 4-27
Creating pulses with the Series 2600B.............................................................................. 4-28

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Pulse rise and fall times .......................................................................................................... 4-28
Pulse width.............................................................................................................................. 4-29
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
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 ...................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Error queue ............................................................................................................................... 5-6
Event log ................................................................................................................................... 5-6
File I/O ...................................................................................................................................... 5-7
GPIB ......................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Instrument identification ............................................................................................................ 5-8
LAN and LXI.............................................................................................................................. 5-9
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................... 5-10
Parallel script execution .......................................................................................................... 5-10
Queries and response messages............................................................................................ 5-10
Reading buffer......................................................................................................................... 5-11
Reset....................................................................................................................................... 5-11
RS-232.................................................................................................................................... 5-11
Saved setups .......................................................................................................................... 5-12
Scripting .................................................................................................................................. 5-12
SMU ........................................................................................................................................ 5-13
SMU calibration....................................................................................................................... 5-14
Status model ........................................................................................................................... 5-15
Time ........................................................................................................................................ 5-16
Triggering ................................................................................................................................ 5-17
TSP-Link ................................................................................................................................. 5-19
TSP-Net .................................................................................................................................. 5-19
Userstrings.............................................................................................................................. 5-20
Factory scripts.................................................................................................................... 5-20
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5-20
Running a factory script .......................................................................................................... 5-20
Retrieving and modifying a factory script listing ...................................................................... 5-21
KISweep factory script ............................................................................................................ 5-21
KIPulse factory script .............................................................................................................. 5-22
KIHighC factory script ............................................................................................................. 5-23
KIParlib factory script .............................................................................................................. 5-23
KISavebuffer factory script ...................................................................................................... 5-24
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............................................................................. 6-11

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Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6-11
What is Lua? ........................................................................................................................... 6-11
Lua basics............................................................................................................................... 6-11
Standard libraries .................................................................................................................... 6-25
Programming example ............................................................................................................ 6-29
Test Script Builder (TSB) ................................................................................................... 6-29
Installing the TSB software...................................................................................................... 6-29
Installing the TSB add-in ......................................................................................................... 6-30
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
Working with TSB Embedded ............................................................................................ 6-36
Sending instrument commands with TSB Embedded ............................................................. 6-36
Advanced scripting for TSP ............................................................................................... 6-37
Global variables and the script.user.scripts table .................................................................... 6-37
Create a script using the script.new() command ..................................................................... 6-39
Rename a script...................................................................................................................... 6-41
Retrieve a user script .............................................................................................................. 6-43
Delete user scripts from the instrument................................................................................... 6-44
Restore a script to the run-time environment .......................................................................... 6-45
Memory considerations for the run-time environment ............................................................. 6-45
TSP-Link system expansion interface................................................................................ 6-46
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 6-47
Connections ............................................................................................................................ 6-49
Initialization ............................................................................................................................. 6-49
Resetting the TSP-Link network.............................................................................................. 6-50
Using the expanded system .................................................................................................... 6-51
TSP advanced features........................................................................................................... 6-52
Using groups to manage nodes on TSP-Link network ............................................................ 6-55
Running simultaneous test scripts........................................................................................... 6-56
Using the data queue for real-time communication ................................................................. 6-57
Copying test scripts across the TSP-Link network .................................................................. 6-57
Removing stale values from the reading buffer cache ............................................................ 6-58
TSP-Net ............................................................................................................................. 6-58
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 6-58
TSP-Net capabilities................................................................................................................ 6-59
Using TSP-Net with any ethernet instrument .......................................................................... 6-59
TSP-Net compared to TSP-Link to communicate with TSP-enabled devices ......................... 6-61
TSP-Net instrument commands: General device control ........................................................ 6-61
TSP-Net instrument commands: TSP-enabled device control ................................................ 6-61
Example: Using tspnet commands.......................................................................................... 6-62
TSP command reference............................................................................................ 7-1
TSP command programming notes ..................................................................................... 7-1
Placeholder text ........................................................................................................................ 7-2
Syntax rules .............................................................................................................................. 7-3
Time and date values................................................................................................................ 7-3
Using the TSP command reference..................................................................................... 7-4
Command name and summary table ........................................................................................ 7-4
Command usage....................................................................................................................... 7-5
Command details ...................................................................................................................... 7-6

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Example section........................................................................................................................ 7-6
Related commands and information.......................................................................................... 7-7
TSP commands.................................................................................................................... 7-8
beeper.beep()............................................................................................................................ 7-8
beeper.enable ........................................................................................................................... 7-9
bit.bitand() ................................................................................................................................. 7-9
bit.bitor() .................................................................................................................................. 7-10
bit.bitxor() ................................................................................................................................ 7-10
bit.clear() ................................................................................................................................. 7-11
bit.get().................................................................................................................................... 7-12
bit.getfield() ............................................................................................................................. 7-12
bit.set() .................................................................................................................................... 7-13
bit.setfield().............................................................................................................................. 7-14
bit.test() ................................................................................................................................... 7-15
bit.toggle() ............................................................................................................................... 7-16
bufferVar.appendmode ........................................................................................................... 7-17
bufferVar.basetimestamp ........................................................................................................ 7-17
bufferVar.cachemode.............................................................................................................. 7-18
bufferVar.capacity ................................................................................................................... 7-19
bufferVar.clear() ...................................................................................................................... 7-20
bufferVar.clearcache()............................................................................................................. 7-20
bufferVar.collectsourcevalues ................................................................................................. 7-21
bufferVar.collecttimestamps.................................................................................................... 7-22
bufferVar.fillcount .................................................................................................................... 7-23
bufferVar.fillmode .................................................................................................................... 7-24
bufferVar.measurefunctions .................................................................................................... 7-25
bufferVar.measureranges........................................................................................................ 7-26
bufferVar.n .............................................................................................................................. 7-27
bufferVar.readings................................................................................................................... 7-28
bufferVar.sourcefunctions ....................................................................................................... 7-29
bufferVar.sourceoutputstates .................................................................................................. 7-30
bufferVar.sourceranges........................................................................................................... 7-31
bufferVar.sourcevalues ........................................................................................................... 7-32
bufferVar.statuses ................................................................................................................... 7-33
bufferVar.timestampresolution ................................................................................................ 7-34
bufferVar.timestamps .............................................................................................................. 7-35
ConfigPulseIMeasureV() ......................................................................................................... 7-36
ConfigPulseIMeasureVSweepLin() ......................................................................................... 7-38
ConfigPulseIMeasureVSweepLog() ........................................................................................ 7-40
ConfigPulseVMeasureI() ......................................................................................................... 7-42
ConfigPulseVMeasureISweepLin() ......................................................................................... 7-45
ConfigPulseVMeasureISweepLog() ........................................................................................ 7-47
dataqueue.add()...................................................................................................................... 7-49
dataqueue.CAPACITY ............................................................................................................ 7-50
dataqueue.clear() .................................................................................................................... 7-51
dataqueue.count ..................................................................................................................... 7-51
dataqueue.next() ..................................................................................................................... 7-52
delay() ..................................................................................................................................... 7-53
digio.readbit() .......................................................................................................................... 7-54
digio.readport()........................................................................................................................ 7-54
digio.trigger[N].assert()............................................................................................................ 7-55
digio.trigger[N].clear().............................................................................................................. 7-55
digio.trigger[N].EVENT_ID ...................................................................................................... 7-56
digio.trigger[N].mode............................................................................................................... 7-56
digio.trigger[N].overrun............................................................................................................ 7-58
digio.trigger[N].pulsewidth....................................................................................................... 7-58
digio.trigger[N].release().......................................................................................................... 7-59
digio.trigger[N].reset() ............................................................................................................. 7-60
digio.trigger[N].stimulus........................................................................................................... 7-61
digio.trigger[N].wait() ............................................................................................................... 7-63

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digio.writebit().......................................................................................................................... 7-64
digio.writeport() ....................................................................................................................... 7-64
digio.writeprotect ..................................................................................................................... 7-65
display.clear().......................................................................................................................... 7-66
display.getannunciators() ........................................................................................................ 7-66
display.getcursor()................................................................................................................... 7-68
display.getlastkey() ................................................................................................................. 7-69
display.gettext()....................................................................................................................... 7-70
display.inputvalue() ................................................................................................................. 7-72
display.loadmenu.add()........................................................................................................... 7-73
display.loadmenu.catalog() ..................................................................................................... 7-75
display.loadmenu.delete() ....................................................................................................... 7-75
display.locallockout ................................................................................................................. 7-76
display.menu()......................................................................................................................... 7-77
display.numpad ....................................................................................................................... 7-77
display.prompt() ...................................................................................................................... 7-78
display.screen ......................................................................................................................... 7-79
display.sendkey() .................................................................................................................... 7-80
display.setcursor()................................................................................................................... 7-82
display.settext()....................................................................................................................... 7-83
display.smuX.digits ................................................................................................................. 7-84
display.smuX.limit.func............................................................................................................ 7-84
display.smuX.measure.func .................................................................................................... 7-85
display.trigger.clear()............................................................................................................... 7-86
display.trigger.EVENT_ID ....................................................................................................... 7-86
display.trigger.overrun............................................................................................................. 7-87
display.trigger.wait() ................................................................................................................ 7-87
display.waitkey()...................................................................................................................... 7-89
errorqueue.clear() ................................................................................................................... 7-90
errorqueue.count..................................................................................................................... 7-91
errorqueue.next() .................................................................................................................... 7-91
eventlog.all()............................................................................................................................ 7-92
eventlog.clear() ....................................................................................................................... 7-93
eventlog.count......................................................................................................................... 7-94
eventlog.enable....................................................................................................................... 7-94
eventlog.next() ........................................................................................................................ 7-95
eventlog.overwritemethod ....................................................................................................... 7-96
exit() ........................................................................................................................................ 7-96
fileVar:close() .......................................................................................................................... 7-97
fileVar:flush()........................................................................................................................... 7-97
fileVar:read() ........................................................................................................................... 7-98
fileVar:seek()........................................................................................................................... 7-99
fileVar:write()......................................................................................................................... 7-100
format.asciiprecision ............................................................................................................. 7-101
format.byteorder.................................................................................................................... 7-101
format.data ............................................................................................................................ 7-102
fs.chdir() ................................................................................................................................ 7-103
fs.cwd() ................................................................................................................................. 7-104
fs.is_dir() ............................................................................................................................... 7-104
fs.is_file()............................................................................................................................... 7-105
fs.mkdir() ............................................................................................................................... 7-105
fs.readdir()............................................................................................................................. 7-105
fs.rmdir()................................................................................................................................ 7-106
gettimezone() ........................................................................................................................ 7-107
gm_isweep().......................................................................................................................... 7-107
gm_vsweep()......................................................................................................................... 7-108
gpib.address.......................................................................................................................... 7-109
i_leakage_measure() ............................................................................................................ 7-110
i_leakage_threshold()............................................................................................................ 7-111
InitiatePulseTest() ................................................................................................................. 7-112
InitiatePulseTestDual().......................................................................................................... 7-114

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io.close()................................................................................................................................ 7-117
io.flush() ................................................................................................................................ 7-117
io.input() ................................................................................................................................ 7-118
io.open()................................................................................................................................ 7-119
io.output() .............................................................................................................................. 7-119
io.read()................................................................................................................................. 7-120
io.type() ................................................................................................................................. 7-121
io.write() ................................................................................................................................ 7-121
lan.applysettings() ................................................................................................................. 7-122
lan.autoconnect..................................................................................................................... 7-123
lan.config.dns.address[N]...................................................................................................... 7-123
lan.config.dns.domain ........................................................................................................... 7-124
lan.config.dns.dynamic.......................................................................................................... 7-125
lan.config.dns.hostname ....................................................................................................... 7-125
lan.config.dns.verify .............................................................................................................. 7-126
lan.config.duplex ................................................................................................................... 7-127
lan.config.gateway ................................................................................................................ 7-127
lan.config.ipaddress .............................................................................................................. 7-128
lan.config.method.................................................................................................................. 7-129
lan.config.speed .................................................................................................................... 7-129
lan.config.subnetmask .......................................................................................................... 7-130
lan.linktimeout ....................................................................................................................... 7-130
lan.lxidomain ......................................................................................................................... 7-131
lan.nagle ............................................................................................................................... 7-132
lan.reset() .............................................................................................................................. 7-132
lan.restoredefaults() .............................................................................................................. 7-132
lan.status.dns.address[N]...................................................................................................... 7-133
lan.status.dns.name .............................................................................................................. 7-134
lan.status.duplex ................................................................................................................... 7-135
lan.status.gateway ................................................................................................................ 7-135
lan.status.ipaddress .............................................................................................................. 7-136
lan.status.macaddress .......................................................................................................... 7-136
lan.status.port.dst.................................................................................................................. 7-137
lan.status.port.rawsocket ...................................................................................................... 7-137
lan.status.port.telnet.............................................................................................................. 7-138
lan.status.port.vxi11 .............................................................................................................. 7-138
lan.status.speed .................................................................................................................... 7-139
lan.status.subnetmask .......................................................................................................... 7-139
lan.timedwait ......................................................................................................................... 7-140
lan.trigger[N].assert() ............................................................................................................ 7-140
lan.trigger[N].clear() .............................................................................................................. 7-141
lan.trigger[N].connect().......................................................................................................... 7-142
lan.trigger[N].connected ........................................................................................................ 7-142
lan.trigger[N].disconnect() ..................................................................................................... 7-143
lan.trigger[N].EVENT_ID ....................................................................................................... 7-144
lan.trigger[N].ipaddress ......................................................................................................... 7-144
lan.trigger[N].mode................................................................................................................ 7-145
lan.trigger[N].overrun ............................................................................................................ 7-146
lan.trigger[N].protocol............................................................................................................ 7-147
lan.trigger[N].pseudostate ..................................................................................................... 7-147
lan.trigger[N].stimulus ........................................................................................................... 7-148
lan.trigger[N].wait()................................................................................................................ 7-150
localnode.autolinefreq ........................................................................................................... 7-150
localnode.description ............................................................................................................ 7-151
localnode.linefreq .................................................................................................................. 7-152
localnode.model .................................................................................................................... 7-153
localnode.password .............................................................................................................. 7-153
localnode.passwordmode ..................................................................................................... 7-154
localnode.prompts................................................................................................................. 7-154
localnode.prompts4882......................................................................................................... 7-155
localnode.reset() ................................................................................................................... 7-156

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localnode.revision ................................................................................................................. 7-157
localnode.serialno ................................................................................................................. 7-157
localnode.showerrors ............................................................................................................ 7-158
makegetter().......................................................................................................................... 7-159
makesetter().......................................................................................................................... 7-159
meminfo() .............................................................................................................................. 7-160
node[N].execute().................................................................................................................. 7-161
node[N].getglobal()................................................................................................................ 7-162
node[N].setglobal()................................................................................................................ 7-162
opc()...................................................................................................................................... 7-163
os.remove()........................................................................................................................... 7-163
os.rename()........................................................................................................................... 7-164
os.time() ................................................................................................................................ 7-164
print()..................................................................................................................................... 7-165
printbuffer()............................................................................................................................ 7-166
printnumber()......................................................................................................................... 7-169
PulseIMeasureV() ................................................................................................................. 7-169
PulseVMeasureI() ................................................................................................................. 7-170
QueryPulseConfig()............................................................................................................... 7-171
reset().................................................................................................................................... 7-173
savebuffer()........................................................................................................................... 7-174
script.anonymous .................................................................................................................. 7-175
script.delete() ........................................................................................................................ 7-176
script.factory.catalog()........................................................................................................... 7-176
script.load() ........................................................................................................................... 7-177
script.new()............................................................................................................................ 7-178
script.newautorun() ............................................................................................................... 7-179
script.restore()....................................................................................................................... 7-180
script.run()............................................................................................................................. 7-180
script.user.catalog()............................................................................................................... 7-181
scriptVar.autorun................................................................................................................... 7-181
scriptVar.list() ........................................................................................................................ 7-183
scriptVar.name...................................................................................................................... 7-183
scriptVar.run() ....................................................................................................................... 7-184
scriptVar.save()..................................................................................................................... 7-186
scriptVar.source .................................................................................................................... 7-187
serial.baud............................................................................................................................. 7-187
serial.databits ........................................................................................................................ 7-188
serial.flowcontrol ................................................................................................................... 7-189
serial.parity............................................................................................................................ 7-189
serial.read() ........................................................................................................................... 7-190
serial.write()........................................................................................................................... 7-191
settime() ................................................................................................................................ 7-192
settimezone() ........................................................................................................................ 7-192
setup.poweron....................................................................................................................... 7-193
setup.recall() ......................................................................................................................... 7-194
setup.save() .......................................................................................................................... 7-195
smuX.abort() ......................................................................................................................... 7-196
smuX.buffer.getstats()........................................................................................................... 7-196
smuX.buffer.recalculatestats()............................................................................................... 7-197
smuX.cal.adjustdate.............................................................................................................. 7-198
smuX.cal.date ....................................................................................................................... 7-199
smuX.cal.due ........................................................................................................................ 7-200
smuX.cal.lock()...................................................................................................................... 7-201
smuX.cal.password ............................................................................................................... 7-201
smuX.cal.polarity................................................................................................................... 7-202
smuX.cal.restore()................................................................................................................. 7-203
smuX.cal.save() .................................................................................................................... 7-204
smuX.cal.state....................................................................................................................... 7-204
smuX.cal.unlock().................................................................................................................. 7-205
smuX.contact.calibratehi()..................................................................................................... 7-206

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smuX.contact.calibratelo()..................................................................................................... 7-208
smuX.contact.check()............................................................................................................ 7-209
smuX.contact.r().................................................................................................................... 7-210
smuX.contact.speed.............................................................................................................. 7-211
smuX.contact.threshold......................................................................................................... 7-212
smuX.makebuffer()................................................................................................................ 7-212
smuX.measure.analogfilter.................................................................................................... 7-213
smuX.measure.autorangeY................................................................................................... 7-214
smuX.measure.autozero ....................................................................................................... 7-215
smuX.measure.calibrateY()................................................................................................... 7-216
smuX.measure.count ............................................................................................................ 7-217
smuX.measure.delay ............................................................................................................ 7-218
smuX.measure.delayfactor.................................................................................................... 7-219
smuX.measure.filter.count .................................................................................................... 7-219
smuX.measure.filter.enable................................................................................................... 7-220
smuX.measure.filter.type ...................................................................................................... 7-221
smuX.measure.highcrangedelayfactor.................................................................................. 7-222
smuX.measure.interval ......................................................................................................... 7-222
smuX.measure.lowrangeY .................................................................................................... 7-223
smuX.measure.nplc .............................................................................................................. 7-224
smuX.measure.overlappedY()............................................................................................... 7-225
smuX.measure.rangeY ......................................................................................................... 7-226
smuX.measure.rel.enableY................................................................................................... 7-227
smuX.measure.rel.levelY ...................................................................................................... 7-228
smuX.measure.Y() ................................................................................................................ 7-229
smuX.measureYandstep() .................................................................................................... 7-230
smuX.nvbufferY..................................................................................................................... 7-231
smuX.reset().......................................................................................................................... 7-232
smuX.savebuffer()................................................................................................................. 7-232
smuX.sense .......................................................................................................................... 7-233
smuX.source.autorangeY...................................................................................................... 7-234
smuX.source.calibrateY()...................................................................................................... 7-235
smuX.source.compliance ...................................................................................................... 7-236
<sm.source.delay.................................................................................................................. 7-237
smuX.source.func ................................................................................................................. 7-237
smuX.source.highc................................................................................................................ 7-238
smuX.source.levelY .............................................................................................................. 7-239
smuX.source.limitY ............................................................................................................... 7-240
smuX.source.lowrangeY ....................................................................................................... 7-241
smuX.source.offfunc ............................................................................................................. 7-242
smuX.source.offlimitY ........................................................................................................... 7-242
smuX.source.offmode ........................................................................................................... 7-243
smuX.source.output .............................................................................................................. 7-244
smuX.source.outputenableaction .......................................................................................... 7-245
smuX.source.rangeY............................................................................................................. 7-247
smuX.source.settling............................................................................................................. 7-248
smuX.source.sink.................................................................................................................. 7-249
smuX.trigger.arm.count......................................................................................................... 7-250
smuX.trigger.arm.set() .......................................................................................................... 7-250
smuX.trigger.arm.stimulus..................................................................................................... 7-251
smuX.trigger.ARMED_EVENT_ID ........................................................................................ 7-253
smuX.trigger.autoclear .......................................................................................................... 7-253
smuX.trigger.count ................................................................................................................ 7-254
smuX.trigger.endpulse.action................................................................................................ 7-254
smuX.trigger.endpulse.set() .................................................................................................. 7-255
smuX.trigger.endpulse.stimulus ............................................................................................ 7-256
smuX.trigger.endsweep.action .............................................................................................. 7-258
smuX.trigger.IDLE_EVENT_ID ............................................................................................. 7-258
smuX.trigger.initiate() ............................................................................................................ 7-259
smuX.trigger.measure.action ................................................................................................ 7-260
smuX.trigger.measure.set()................................................................................................... 7-261

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smuX.trigger.measure.stimulus............................................................................................. 7-261
smuX.trigger.measure.Y() ..................................................................................................... 7-264
smuX.trigger.MEASURE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID .............................................................. 7-265
smuX.trigger.PULSE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID.................................................................... 7-265
smuX.trigger.source.action.................................................................................................... 7-266
smuX.trigger.source.limitY .................................................................................................... 7-267
smuX.trigger.source.linearY()................................................................................................ 7-268
smuX.trigger.source.listY().................................................................................................... 7-269
smuX.trigger.source.logY().................................................................................................... 7-270
smuX.trigger.source.set()...................................................................................................... 7-271
smuX.trigger.source.stimulus................................................................................................ 7-272
smuX.trigger.SOURCE_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID ................................................................ 7-274
smuX.trigger.SWEEP_COMPLETE_EVENT_ID................................................................... 7-274
smuX.trigger.SWEEPING_EVENT_ID .................................................................................. 7-274
status.condition ..................................................................................................................... 7-275
status.measurement.* ........................................................................................................... 7-277
status.measurement.buffer_available.* ................................................................................. 7-279
status.measurement.current_limit.*....................................................................................... 7-280
status.measurement.instrument.*.......................................................................................... 7-282
status.measurement.instrument.smuX.* ............................................................................... 7-283
status.measurement.reading_overflow.* ............................................................................... 7-286
status.measurement.voltage_limit.* ...................................................................................... 7-287
status.node_enable............................................................................................................... 7-288
status.node_event................................................................................................................. 7-290
status.operation.* .................................................................................................................. 7-292
status.operation.calibrating.* ................................................................................................. 7-294
status.operation.instrument.*................................................................................................. 7-295
status.operation.instrument.digio.* ........................................................................................ 7-298
status.operation.instrument.digio.trigger_overrun.*............................................................... 7-300
status.operation.instrument.lan.*........................................................................................... 7-302
status.operation.instrument.lan.trigger_overrun.*.................................................................. 7-304
status.operation.instrument.smuX.* ...................................................................................... 7-306
status.operation.instrument.smuX.trigger_overrrun.* ............................................................ 7-308
status.operation.instrument.trigger_blender.*........................................................................ 7-310
status.operation.instrument.trigger_blender.trigger_overrun.* .............................................. 7-311
status.operation.instrument.trigger_timer.* ........................................................................... 7-314
status.operation.instrument.trigger_timer.trigger_overrun.* .................................................. 7-316
status.operation.instrument.tsplink.* ..................................................................................... 7-318
status.operation.instrument.tsplink.trigger_overrun.* ............................................................ 7-319
status.operation.measuring.*................................................................................................. 7-321
status.operation.remote.* ...................................................................................................... 7-323
status.operation.sweeping.* .................................................................................................. 7-324
status.operation.trigger_overrun.* ......................................................................................... 7-326
status.operation.user.* .......................................................................................................... 7-328
status.questionable.*............................................................................................................. 7-330
status.questionable.calibration.*............................................................................................ 7-332
status.questionable.instrument.* ........................................................................................... 7-334
status.questionable.instrument.smuX.* ................................................................................. 7-335
status.questionable.over_temperature.*................................................................................ 7-337
status.questionable.unstable_output.* .................................................................................. 7-339
status.request_enable........................................................................................................... 7-340
status.request_event............................................................................................................. 7-342
status.reset() ......................................................................................................................... 7-344
status.standard.* ................................................................................................................... 7-344
status.system.*...................................................................................................................... 7-347
status.system2.*.................................................................................................................... 7-349
status.system3.*.................................................................................................................... 7-351
status.system4.*.................................................................................................................... 7-353
status.system5.*.................................................................................................................... 7-355
SweepILinMeasureV()........................................................................................................... 7-357
SweepIListMeasureV().......................................................................................................... 7-358

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SweepILogMeasureV() ......................................................................................................... 7-359
SweepVLinMeasureI()........................................................................................................... 7-361
SweepVListMeasureI().......................................................................................................... 7-362
SweepVLogMeasureI() ......................................................................................................... 7-363
timer.measure.t()................................................................................................................... 7-364
timer.reset()........................................................................................................................... 7-365
trigger.blender[N].clear() ....................................................................................................... 7-365
trigger.blender[N].EVENT_ID................................................................................................ 7-366
trigger.blender[N].orenable.................................................................................................... 7-366
trigger.blender[N].overrun ..................................................................................................... 7-367
trigger.blender[N].reset() ....................................................................................................... 7-368
trigger.blender[N].stimulus[M] ............................................................................................... 7-369
trigger.blender[N].wait()......................................................................................................... 7-371
trigger.clear()......................................................................................................................... 7-372
trigger.EVENT_ID ................................................................................................................. 7-372
trigger.generator[N].assert() .................................................................................................. 7-373
trigger.generator[N].EVENT_ID............................................................................................. 7-373
trigger.timer[N].clear() ........................................................................................................... 7-374
trigger.timer[N].count............................................................................................................. 7-374
trigger.timer[N].delay............................................................................................................. 7-375
trigger.timer[N].delaylist ........................................................................................................ 7-375
trigger.timer[N].EVENT_ID.................................................................................................... 7-376
trigger.timer[N].overrun ......................................................................................................... 7-377
trigger.timer[N].passthrough.................................................................................................. 7-377
trigger.timer[N].reset() ........................................................................................................... 7-378
trigger.timer[N].stimulus ........................................................................................................ 7-379
trigger.timer[N].wait()............................................................................................................. 7-381
trigger.wait() .......................................................................................................................... 7-381
tsplink.group.......................................................................................................................... 7-382
tsplink.master ........................................................................................................................ 7-383
tsplink.node........................................................................................................................... 7-383
tsplink.readbit()...................................................................................................................... 7-384
tsplink.readport() ................................................................................................................... 7-384
tsplink.reset()......................................................................................................................... 7-385
tsplink.state ........................................................................................................................... 7-386
tsplink.trigger[N].assert() ....................................................................................................... 7-387
tsplink.trigger[N].clear() ......................................................................................................... 7-388
tsplink.trigger[N].EVENT_ID.................................................................................................. 7-388
tsplink.trigger[N].mode .......................................................................................................... 7-389
tsplink.trigger[N].overrun ....................................................................................................... 7-391
tsplink.trigger[N].pulsewidth .................................................................................................. 7-392
tsplink.trigger[N].release() ..................................................................................................... 7-392
tsplink.trigger[N].reset()......................................................................................................... 7-393
tsplink.trigger[N].stimulus ...................................................................................................... 7-394
tsplink.trigger[N].wait() .......................................................................................................... 7-396
tsplink.writebit() ..................................................................................................................... 7-396
tsplink.writeport()................................................................................................................... 7-397
tsplink.writeprotect ................................................................................................................ 7-398
tspnet.clear() ......................................................................................................................... 7-399
tspnet.connect() .................................................................................................................... 7-400
tspnet.disconnect()................................................................................................................ 7-401
tspnet.execute() .................................................................................................................... 7-402
tspnet.idn() ............................................................................................................................ 7-403
tspnet.read().......................................................................................................................... 7-403
tspnet.readavailable()............................................................................................................ 7-404
tspnet.reset()......................................................................................................................... 7-405
tspnet.termination() ............................................................................................................... 7-405
tspnet.timeout........................................................................................................................ 7-406
tspnet.tsp.abort() ................................................................................................................... 7-407
tspnet.tsp.abortonconnect ..................................................................................................... 7-407
tspnet.tsp.rbtablecopy()......................................................................................................... 7-408

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tspnet.tsp.runscript() ............................................................................................................. 7-409
tspnet.write() ......................................................................................................................... 7-410
userstring.add() ..................................................................................................................... 7-410
userstring.catalog() ............................................................................................................... 7-411
userstring.delete() ................................................................................................................. 7-412
userstring.get() ...................................................................................................................... 7-413
waitcomplete()....................................................................................................................... 7-413
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................................................... 8-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8-1
Error levels ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
Effects of errors on scripts ................................................................................................... 8-2
Retrieving errors................................................................................................................... 8-2
Error summary list ................................................................................................................ 8-3
LAN troubleshooting suggestions ........................................................................................ 8-7
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?.......................................................................................... 9-3
How do I use the digital I/O port?......................................................................................... 9-3
How do I trigger other instruments?..................................................................................... 9-3
Triggering a scanner ................................................................................................................. 9-4
Interactive trigger programming ................................................................................................ 9-4
More information about triggering ............................................................................................. 9-4
How do I generate a GPIB service request?........................................................................ 9-4
Setting up a service request...................................................................................................... 9-5
Service request programming example..................................................................................... 9-5
Polling for SRQs........................................................................................................................ 9-5
How do I store measurements in nonvolatile memory?....................................................... 9-5
When should I change the output-off state? ........................................................................ 9-6
How do I make contact check measurements? ................................................................... 9-6
How do I make low-current measurements? ....................................................................... 9-6
Low-current connections ........................................................................................................... 9-6
Low-current measurement programming example.................................................................... 9-9
How can I change the line frequency?................................................................................. 9-9
Where can I get the LabVIEW driver? ................................................................................. 9-9
What should I do if I get an 802 interlock error? .................................................................. 9-9
Why is the reading value 9.91e37?.................................................................................... 9-10
How do I use the included USB drive? .............................................................................. 9-10
What do I do if I lose or format the included USB drive?................................................... 9-10

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Next steps.................................................................................................................. 10-1
Additional Series 2600B information.................................................................................. 10-1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................A-1
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................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-5
Current source accuracy ...........................................................................................................B-7
Current measurement accuracy..............................................................................................B-12
Voltage source accuracy.........................................................................................................B-15
Voltage measurement accuracy..............................................................................................B-17
Adjustment .........................................................................................................................B-18
Introduction .............................................................................................................................B-18
Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................B-18
Adjustment considerations ......................................................................................................B-19
Calibration adjustment overview .............................................................................................B-20
Calibration commands quick reference ...................................................................................B-24
Calibration adjustment procedure ...........................................................................................B-25
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-10
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

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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
Dead socket connection..........................................................................................................C-16
Telnet connection....................................................................................................................C-16
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-14
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-16
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

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Display character codes.............................................................................................F-1
Series 2600B display character codes................................................................................. F-1
Model 2400 emulation................................................................................................ G-1
Model 2400 emulation..........................................................................................................G-1
Loading, running, and configuring Model 2400 emulation........................................................ G-1
Operating the Series 2600B as a Model 2400.......................................................................... G-2
Execute SCPI commands when not in Model 2400 emulation mode ....................................... G-2
Model 2400 compatibility .....................................................................................................G-3
General compatibility................................................................................................................ G-3
Model 2400 SCPI command support ....................................................................................... G-6
Model 2400 SCPI command compatibility.............................................................................. G-15
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