
Model 4200-CVU Quick Start Guide
PA-952 Rev. A / November 2007
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Quick-start instructions
Step 1: Unpack your Model 4200-SCS
The box contains:
Model 4200-SCS Semiconductor Characterization System, with the Model 4200-CVU card integrated into
the mainframe.
NOTE: How to lift the Model 4200-SCS:
• Lift from the bottom, not from the front bezel.
• Set it on a bench or install it in a rack using the optional slide rack mounting kit.
Keyboard with built-in pointing device
Two triax cables for each source-measure unit (SMU)
Four red SMA to SMA cables for the Model 4200-CVU
Connectors: Four SMA to BNC adapters; 2 BNC tees
Y-Cable: Use to connect the keyboard to the mainframe
Power
cord
Model 4200-SCS KTE Interactive CD-ROM
Model 4200-SCS Complete Reference CD-ROM
Step 2: Make basic system connections (power cord, keyboard, and optional
printer)
Basic system connections to the Model 4200-SCS (shown in Figure 2) include the keyboard (which has a built-
in pointing device), the supplied power cord, and an optional printer. If you are using a USB printer, connect it
to the USB port.
WARNING
Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the Model 4200-SCS, but
DO NOT connect the male end to line power at this time. Steps 2 and 3 in the
QSG must be performed with the line power disconnected.
Figure 2: System connections
Keithley
4200-SCS
Mouse/Keyboard
Connector
Parallel
Connector
Keyboard
Shielded
Parallel
Cable
Parallel
Printer
* v1.1 USB connector (Windows
XP Professional operating
system) – If using a USB printer,
connect it to the USB port.
USB
Port*
INSTRUMENT
CONNECTIONS
SMU ONLY
SMU AND GNDU
GNDU
COM 1
INSTRUMENTS
SLOT
8
SLOT
7
SLOT
6
SLOT
5
SLOT
4
SLOT
3
SLOT
2
SLOT
1
LPT 1
INSTALLATION
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4200
SMU
SENSE LO
SENSE
FORCE
PA CNTRL
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4200
SMU
SENSE LO
SENSE
FORCE
PA CNTRL
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SMU
SENSE LO
SENSE
FORCE
PA CNTRL
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SMU
SENSE LO
SENSE
FORCE
PA CNTRL
KEITHLEY
4200
TM
INTLK
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KEITHLEY
Y-Cable (supplied)
Power Cord
(supplied)
LPOT
HCUR
LCUR
HPOT
4200
CVU
KEITHLEY
4200-CVU
Card