Keithley 2790, Reference Manual

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G-26 Model 2790 SourceMeter® Switch System Reference Manual
Calibration program
The following calibration program is written in BASIC to help you calibrate the
Model 2790. Refer to
Section 17 for more details on calibration procedures, equipment,
and connections.
Computer hardware requirements
The following computer hardware is required to run the calibration program:
• IBM PC, AT, or compatible computer.
• Keithley KPC-488.2, KPS-488.2, KPC-488.2AT, or CEC PC-488 IEEE-488 inter-
face for the computer.
• Two shielded IEEE-488 connecting cables (Keithley Model 7007).
Software requirements
In order to use the calibration program, you will need the following software:
• Microsoft QBasic (supplied with MS-DOS 5.0 or later).
• MS-DOS version 5.0 or later.
• HP-style Universal Language Driver, CECHP.EXE (supplied with Keithley and
CEC interface cards listed above).
Calibration equipment
The following calibration equipment is required:
• Fluke 5700A Calibrator
• Keithley Model 8610 Calibration Short
• Double banana plug to BNC cables
See Section 17 for detailed equipment information and refer to these figures for
connections:
• Low-thermal short connections: Figure 17-1
• DC volts and ohms connections: Figure 17-2
• DC and AC amps connections: Figure 17-3
• AC volts connections: Figure 17-4