Basic Source-Measure Programming Example; Table - Keithley SourceMeter 2400 User Manual

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Source-measure programming example

Table 3-6

summarizes the command sequence for a basic source-measure procedure. Note
that the steps correspond to those listed previously in
dure." These commands set up the SourceMeter as follows:
• Source function and range: volts, 20V
• Source mode: fixed
• Source output level: 10V
• Current compliance: 10mA
• Measure function and range: current, 10mA
Table 3-6

Basic source-measure programming example

1
Step Action
1 Select source function, mode
2 Set source range, level, compliance
3 Set measure function, range
4 Turn on output
5 Read data
6 Turn off output
1. Steps correspond to front panel steps listed previously in
2. Commands must be sent in order given.
3. Instrument must be addressed to talk after :READ? to acquire data.
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Basic Source-Measure Operation
"Front panel source-measure proce-
2,3
Commands
*RST Restore GPIB defaults.
:SOUR:FUNC VOLT Select voltage source.
:SOUR:VOLT:MODE FIXED Fixed voltage source mode.
:SOUR:VOLT:RANG 20 Select 20V source range.
:SOUR:VOLT:LEV 10 Source output = 10V.
:SENS:CURR:PROT 10E-3 10mA compliance.
:SENS:FUNC "CURR" Current measure function.
:SENS:CURR:RANG 10E-3 10mA measure range.
:FORM:ELEM CURR Current reading only.
:OUTP ON Output on before measuring.
:READ? Trigger, acquire reading.
:OUTP OFF
"Front panel source-measure procedure."
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