Gpib Bus; Selecting A Language; Table 4-1 Language Support - Keithley 2010 User Manual

GPIB bus

The GPIB bus is the IEEE-488 interface. You must select a unique address for the Model 2010
multimeter. The address is displayed when the multimeter is turned on. At the factory, the
address is set to 16.
Since GPIB is the interface selection defined by the factory, only follow these steps to select
the GPIB interface if you have been previously using the RS-232 remote programming interface:
1.
2.
3.
Turning off the RS-232 interface automatically selects GPIB as the remote programming
interface.

Selecting a language

Choose one of the following languages to program the Model 2010 multimeter:
•
•
NOTE
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
Table 4-1
Language support
Language
SCPI
Keithley Models 196/199
The language you select determines the remote operations allowed.
Select the GPIB option by pressing SHIFT then GPIB.
You see: GPIB: OFF.
Move to the on/off selection by pressing the
You see the OFF selection blinking.
Turn on the GPIB interface by toggling the selection to ON using the M or L key and
press ENTER.
SCPI (Signal Oriented Measurement Commands)
Keithley Models 196/199 Digital Multimeter
The 196/199 language is intended for use only over the IEEE-488 bus. Using front
panel controls with this language may cause erratic operation. In this case, results
cannot be guaranteed.
shows the languages supported by the two available interfaces:
key.
GPIB RS-232
Yes Yes
Yes No
Remote Operation 4-3