What Is A Script; Factory Scripts; User Scripts; How Do I Run A Script From The Front Panel - Keithley 2601 User Manual

Section 3: Test Script Processor Interaction

What is a script?

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A script is a collection of instrument control commands and programming statements to perform
one or more operations or tasks. A script is stored in a Series 2600 and is run by its Test Script
Processor (TSP).

Factory scripts

The Series 2600 is shipped from the factory with at least one factory script stored in it's non-
volatile memory. Each factory script is made up of a series of functions to perform specific tests. A
factory script function can be called (run) from the front panel or called using remote programming.
A factory script cannot be deleted from non-volatile memory.

User scripts

A user script is a script created by a user using the Test Script Builder or an external program. The
user script is loaded in the Series 2600 and stored in volatile or non-volatile memory. If stored in
non-volatile memory, the script will not be lost when the instrument is turned off.
Keithley Instruments will be posting approved user scripts donated by registered users on its web
site. You will be able to download these user scripts into your Series 2600. Visit www.keithley.com
for details.

How do I run a script from the front panel?

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Choose to run scripts from the following options:
All factory script functions are interactive if accessed from the front panel. This means you must
manually enter the parameters.
A user script can be non-interactive or interactive. A non-interactive script does not require user
input.
NOTE If the Series 2600 is in remote operation, press the LOCAL key to
To run the script from the front panel:
1. Press the LOAD key to display the LOAD TEST menu.
2. Position the blinking cursor on the FACTORY or USER menu item and press ENTER (or the
navigation wheel). Keep in mind that the Series 2600 is shipped with no user scripts loaded.
3. Position the blinking cursor on the test to be run, and then press ENTER.
4. Press the RUN key to start the test.
5. Enter required test parameters using the front panel controls.
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See "Programming overview" in Section 2 of the Keithley Instruments Series 2600
System Series 2600
fundamentals.
See "Factory scripts" and "User Scripts" in Section 2 of the Series 2600 Reference
Manual for details on running scripts.
• Factory
• Users
• Scripts
return control to the front panel.
Return to
Series 2600 System SourceMeter
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Instruments Reference Manual for more information on script
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2600S-900-01 Rev. C / January 2008