I See A Command That Is Not In The Manual. What Is It; How Do I Display The Instrument's Serial Number; What Visa Resource Name Is Required - Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section 9: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I see a command that is not in the manual. What is it?

You may see commands that are internal to the instrument if you:
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Have the event log set to record commands
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Capture commands with the create setup feature
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Store settings in a configuration list
If a command is not described in the Command Reference section, do not use it.
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The commands that you might see include:
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smu.measure.configlist.set()
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smu.source.configlist.set()
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smu.measure.performance()

How do I display the instrument's serial number?

The instrument serial number is on a label on the rear panel of the instrument. You can also access
the serial number from the front panel using the front-panel keys and menus.
To view the system information from the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under System, select Info/Manage. The system information displays, including the serial
number.
3. To return to the Home screen, select the HOME key.
To view system information using SCPI commands:
Send the command:
*IDN?
To view system information using TSP commands:
Send the command:
print(localnode.serialno)

What VISA resource name is required?

To determine the VISA resource name that is required to communicate with the instrument, you can
run the Keithley Configuration Panel. The Configuration Panel automatically detects all instruments
connected to the computer.
If you installed the Keithley I/O Layer, you can access the Keithley Configuration Panel through the
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Microsoft Windows
To run the Configuration Panel, click Start > All Programs > Keithley Instruments > Keithley
Configuration Panel and follow the steps in the wizard.
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