Using The Scanner With The Buffer - Keithley 2000-Scan Instruction Manual

Using the scanner with the buffer

The Model 2001 internal buffer can be used to store readings taken while using the scanner.
The following paragraphs outline the steps necessary for fundamental data storage of scanner
readings.
Step 1: Configure channel
1. Press CONFIG-CHAN. The instrument will display the following:
CONFIGURE CHANNEL
INTERNAL-CHANS EXTERNAL-INPUTS
2. Select INTERNAL-CHANS. The Model 2001/2002 will display the following:
SET INTERNAL CHANNELS
1=DCV 2=DCV 3=DCV 4=DCV 5=DCV
3. Use the cursor and range keys to select channels and functions, then press ENTER when
you have set all functions.
4. Press EXIT to return to normal display.
Step 2: Configure buffer
1. Press CONFIG-STORE. The unit will display the following:
CONFIG DATA STORE
BURST-MODE DATA GROUP CONTROL
CLEAR-ALL COUNT FEED
2. Select COUNT, then press ENTER. The instrument will display the following:
SET BUFFER SIZE
ENTER-COUNT USE-TRIGGER-MODEL
3. Select ENTER-COUNT and press ENTER to view the following:
BUFFER SIZE = 00010
4. Using the cursor and range keys, select the number of readings to store. Usually, this
number will be the same as the number of channels you are scanning. For example, if
you are using all 10 scanner channels, select 10 readings.
5. Press ENTER to complete programming data storage; then EXIT to return to normal
display.
Step 3: Configure scan, perform scan, and recall readings
1. From normal display, press CONFIG-SCAN. The instrument will display the following:
SCAN OPERATION
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
2. Select INTERNAL, then press ENTER.
3. Press SCAN, then follow the prompts. See "Configuring scan parameters".
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