Selecting A Language - Keithley 2000 User Manual

4-4 Remote Operation

Selecting a language

Choose one of three languages to program the Model 2000 multimeter:
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The factory sets the language selection as SCPI.
You only can select a programming language from the front panel. The language selection is
stored in non-volatile memory, which means it does not change when power has been off or after
a remote interface reset.
Table 4-1 shows the languages supported by the two available interfaces:
Table 4-1
Language support
Language
SCPI
Keithley Models 196/199
Fluke Model 8840A/8842A
As you make your language selection, keep in mind that the language you select determines
the remote operations allowed.
To select a programming language, follow these steps:
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5.
SCPI (Signal Oriented Measurement Commands)
Keithley Models 196/199 Digital Multimeter
Fluke Model 8840A/8842A Digital Multimeter
Access the GPIB configuration options by pressing SHIFT then GPIB.
You see with GPIB blinking.
GPIB:ON
Select the language configuration option by pressing the ENTER key twice.
You see:
LANG:<name>
Move to the language selection field by pressing the
Select the programming language you want by pressing the
appropriate language.
The menu scrolls through these choices: SCPI, 199 (Keithley Models 196/199), and
8842 (Fluke Model 8840A/8842A).
Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER. The multimeter returns to the measurement
mode.
GPIB RS-232
Yes Yes
Yes No
Yes No
key.
or key until you see the