Observe the following safety precautions before using this product and any associated Keithley Instruments products are designed for use with electrical signals that are rated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used Measurement Category I and Measurement Category II, as described in the with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC 60664.
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Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring circuits, to be used with impedance-limited sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to NOT as safety earth ground connections. AC mains.
± 10.1 A at ± 20 V DC to the original component (note that selected parts should be purchased only through ± 20.2 A at ± 10 V DC Keithley Instruments to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product). If you are Pulse region 7 Region maximums...
The CD-ROMs that are included with your instrument contain: Model 2651A is a scalable, high-throughput, cost-effective solution for precision DC, pulse, and low-frequency AC source-measure The Test Script Builder (TSB) Software and Model 2651A TSB testing. add-in, which is a software tool you can use to create, modify,...
To unpack and inspect the instrument: Optional rack-mount hardware 1. Inspect the box for damage. 2. Open the top of the box. 3. Remove the bag that contains the documentation, accessories, and CD-ROMs. 4. Remove the packaging insert. Packing insert Model 2651A documentation and accessories...
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5. Carefully lift the instrument out of the box. 6. Inspect the instrument for any obvious signs of physical damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Model 2651A instrument FAQs Safety Introduction Unpack Connect Test Next steps...
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In addition to the Model 2651A High Power System SourceMeter ® Instrument, you should have received: Model 2651A Quick Start Guide Model 2651A Product Information and Test Script Builder CD-ROMs Power line cord RJ45 LAN crossover cable Interlock DB-25 male connector kit hardware...
30 V RMS and 42.4 V peak, or 60 V DC Make sure all connections are behind a locked cabinet door or for equipment rated for dry locations. Keithley Instruments, Inc. other barrier. This protects the system operator from accidentally products are only rated for dry locations.
Where possible, use automatic handlers so operators are not The Model 2651A can be used on a bench or in a rack. Please see the required to access the DUT or other potentially hazardous areas.
Turn on the instrument Operating the instrument on an incorrect line voltage Turn on the instrument by pressing the front panel POWER switch may cause damage to the instrument, possibly to the on (|) position. voiding the warranty. To connect line power: 1.
When the instrument is turned on, you should see: Three dots AUTO AUTO ---.---mV ---.---mV All segments of the display light A brief display showing “KEITHLEY Model 2651A” SrcA:+000.000mV LimA:100.000mA SrcA:+000.000mV LimA:100.000mA Line frequency detection and other startup checks...
2. While that character is still blinking, press the up or down RANGE keys until 20 V is displayed. The following test verifies basic operation of the Model 2651A. In this test, you will use the front-panel controls shown below to source AUTO AUTO ---.--- V...
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5. Turn the navigation wheel to set the source value to Compliance limit set to 10.0000mA 20.0000 V, and then press the navigation wheel to enter the AUTO AUTO selection and exit EDIT mode. --.---- V --.---- V Source value set to 20.0000 V SrcA:+20.0000 V SrcA:+20.0000 V LimA:10.0000mA...
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Step 4: Turn output on Turn the output on by pressing the OUTPUT ON/OFF The examples in the Model 2651A User’s Manual are designed to control. The ON/OFF indicator LED lights and measurements demonstrate increasing levels of Model 2651A functionality. We begin.
If an error message is displayed, press the EXIT (LOCAL) key. instrument. This manual is on the Product Information CD-ROM The Model 2651A will return to the default display screen. For that came with your instrument. detailed information about error messages, see “Errors and status messages”...
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