How Do I Use The Remote Interface; Connect To The Interface; Configure The Interface - Keithley 2601A User Manual

Section 2: Remote Operation

How do I use the remote interface?

Connect to the interface

See Figure 1-2
connections as follows:
• GPIB: Use a shielded IEEE-488 cable such as the Keithley Instruments Model 7007 to
connect the Series 2600A IEEE-488 connector to the GPIB connector on the host PC (see
Figure
• RS-232: Use a shielded 9-pin RS-232 cable like the Keithley Instruments Model 7009-5 to
connect the Series 2600A RS-232 connector to the serial port of the host PC
(see
• LAN: Use the crossover cable supplied with the Series 2600A to connect directly to the host
PC's network card.
Figure 2-1
GPIB cable
Figure 2-2
RS-232 cable

Configure the interface

GPIB interface configuration
Set the primary address using the following procedure. The Series 2600A primary address must
be the same as that specified in your program, or the two devices will not be able to communicate.
1. Press MENU > GPIB and then press the ENTER key.
2. Select ADDRESS and then press the ENTER key. The Address screen is displayed.
3. Turn the navigation wheel to the right or to the left to select the desired number.
2-2
for the locations of the GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232, and LAN connectors, and make
2-1).
Figure 2-2).
Straight-through RS-232 Cable
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