Reset Instrument; Select Source Function And Set Output Value; Set Compliance Value And Measure Range; Turn On Output - Keithley 2601 User Manual

Section 2: Remote Operation
WARNING
Step 1: Reset instrument
A good practice is to reset the instrument to its default settings before the start of a test. To reset
the Series 2600, type the following command into the console window, then press the Return key:
reset()
For a Model 2602, 2612, or 2636 you can restore defaults of Channel A or Channel B respectively
as follows:
smua.reset()
smub.reset()
Step 2: Select source function and set output value
Enter the following commands to select the source voltage function, set the source range to 20V
(Model 2611/2612/2635/2636) or 40V Model 2601/2602), and set the source value to 10V:
smua.source.func = smua.OUTPUT_DCVOLTS
smua.source.rangev = 40
smua.source.rangev = 20
smua.source.levelv = 10
Step 3: Set compliance value and measure range
Enter the following commands to set the compliance limit and measure range to 10mA:
smua.source.limiti = 10e-3
smua.measure.rangei = 10e-3
Step 4: Turn on output
Send the following command to turn on the output:
smua.source.output =smua.OUTPUT_ON
Step 5: Make a measurement
Enter the following command to take a current measurement:
reading = smua.measure.i()
Step 6: Print the result
Print the result in the console window with the following command:
print(reading)
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Hazardous voltages may be present on the output and guard
terminals. To prevent electrical shock that could cause injury or
death, NEVER make or break connections to the Series 2600 while
the output is on. Power off the equipment from the front panel or
disconnect the main power cord from the rear of the Series 2600
before handling cables connected to the outputs. Putting the
equipment into standby does not guarantee the outputs are not
powered if a hardware or software fault occurs.
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Series 2600 System SourceMeter
(Use for Model 2601/2602)
(Use for Model 2611/2612/2635/2636)
2600S-900-01 Rev. C / January 2008
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