Introduction - Keithley 2520 Quick Reference Manual

Model 2520
Pulsed Laser Diode Test System
Quick Reference Guide

Introduction

This guide is designed to familiarize users with fundamental operation (front panel and
remote) of the Keithley Model 2520 Pulsed Laser Diode Test System. For comprehensive
information on all aspects of Model 2520 operation, refer to the Model 2520 User's
Manual.
Operation information in this guide is divided into four parts; (1) Fundamental source and
measure operations, (2) Settings to optimize performance, (3) Features to enhance DUT
testing and (4) More testing techniques. This format allows a new user to easily progress
from basic simple operation to more complex procedures.
Remote command programming—For the various Model 2520 operating modes
covered in this guide, the related SCPI commands for remote operation are summarized in
tables. Most commands have a query form. For example, :OUTPut ON turns all three
outputs on, while :OUTPut? requests the present state of the outputs. Note that the
Model 2520 must be addressed to talk after sending a query command.
For operations where command sequence is important, programming examples are pro-
vided. The exact programming syntax will depend on the test program language.