Introduction; Hardware Requirements; Software Requirements; General Program Instructions - Keithley 2500 User Manual

H-2 Example Programs

Introduction

This section provides several complete functional listings for example programs through-
out this manual. These programs include:
• Basic measurement program from Section 3.
• Photodiode measurement program from Section 4.
• Data store program from Section 8.
• Sweep program from Section 9.
• Limit test program from Section 11.

Hardware requirements

The following computer hardware is required to run the example programs:
• IBM PC compatible computer.
• Keithley KPC-488.2, KPS-488.2, or KPC-488.2AT, or CEC PC-488 IEEE-488 inter-
face for the computer.
• Shielded IEEE-488 connecting cable (Keithley Model 7007).

Software requirements

In order to use the example programs, you will need the following computer software:
• Microsoft QBasic (supplied with MS-DOS 5.0 or later) or Quick Basic.
• MS-DOS version 5.0 or later, or Windows 95/98.
• HP-style Universal Language Driver, CECHP.EXE (supplied with Keithley and CEC
interface cards listed above).

General program instructions

1. With the power off, connect the Model 2500 to the IEEE-488 interface of the com-
puter. Be sure to use a shielded IEEE-488 cable for bus connections.
2. Turn on the computer and the Model 2500.
3. Make sure the Model 2500 is set for its default primary address of 25. (Use the front
panel MENU/COMMUNICATIONS/GPIB selection to check or change the address.)
4. Make sure that the computer IEEE-488 bus driver software (CECHP.EXE) is properly
initialized.
5. Enter the Basic editor, and type in the desired program.
6. Check thoroughly for errors, then save it using a convenient filename.
7. Run the program, and note any display messages and data on the screen.
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