Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs) - Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section 9

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

In this section:
I see a command that is not in the manual. What is it? ............ 9-2
How do I display the instrument's serial number? .................... 9-2
What VISA resource name is required? ................................... 9-2
Can I use Agilent GPIB cards with Keithley drivers? ................ 9-3
How do I check the USB driver for the device? ........................ 9-3
Which Microsoft Windows operating systems are supported? . 9-4
What to do if the GPIB controller is not recognized? ................ 9-5
I'm receiving GPIB timeout errors. What should I do? .............. 9-5
How do I change the command set? ........................................ 9-5
How do I upgrade the firmware? .............................................. 9-7
Where can I find updated drivers? ........................................... 9-7
Why can't the Model 2461 read my USB flash drive? .............. 9-7
How do I download measurements onto the USB flash drive?. 9-8
How do I save the present state of the instrument? ................. 9-9
Why did my settings change? .................................................. 9-9
What is NPLC? ....................................................................... 9-10
What are the Quick Setup options? ........................................ 9-10
What is the output-off state? .................................................. 9-11
How do I store readings into the buffer? ................................ 9-12
What should I do if I get an 5074 interlock error? ................... 9-13
How do I trigger a sweep?...................................................... 9-13
What are source limits? .......................................................... 9-14
What is offset compensation? ................................................ 9-14
What is a configuration list? ................................................... 9-14
Why do I keep seeing the "Undefined header" error? ............ 9-15
Why do I see the "incompatible settings" message? .............. 9-15
Why do I see the "Query interrupted" error? .......................... 9-15
Why do I see the "Query unterminated" error? ....................... 9-16
How do I use the digital I/O port? ........................................... 9-16
How do I trigger other instruments? ....................................... 9-16