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Model 2182/2182A
Nanovoltmeter
Quick Reference Guide
Introduction
This guide is designed to familiarize users with fundamental operation (front panel and
remote) of the Keithley Model 2182 Nanovoltmeter. For comprehensive information on all
aspects of Nanovoltmeter operation, refer to the Model 2182 User’s Manual.
Operation information in this guide is divided into three parts: (1) Basic operation, (2)
Settings to optimize performance, and (3) Features to enhance DUT testing. This format
allows a new user to easily progress from basic simple operation to more complex
procedures.
Remote command programming — For the various Model 2182 operating modes
covered in this guide, the related SCPI commands for remote operation are summarized in
tables. Most commands have a query form. For example, :OUTPut ON turns the analog
output on, while :OUTPut? requests the present state of the analog output. Note that the
Model 2182 must be addressed to talk after sending a query command.
For operations where command sequence is important, programming examples are
provided. The exact programming syntax will depend on the test program language.
NOTE The Model 2182A and later versions of the Model 2182 (firmware version A10
or higher) can be used with the Model 622x to perform Delta and Differential
Conductance measurements. The Model 2182A can also be used with the
Model 6221 to perform Pulse Delta measurements.
Delta, Pulse Delta, and Differential Conductance are documented in Section 5
of the Model 622x User’s Manual, and Section 5 of the Model 622x Reference
Manual.