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Model 4200-SCS User Manual Section 4: How to Control Other Instruments with the Model 4200-SCS
Keithley Configuration Utility (KCON)
You do not need to perform system configuration operations if you use only internal instruments —
factory-installed Source-Measure Units (SMUs), preamps, and the ground unit (GNDU). The
Model 4200-SCS automatically detects internal instruments and configures the system accordingly
for local operation.
However, after adding supported external instruments, switch matrices, external General Purpose
Instrument Bus (GPIB), probe stations, and so on. You must properly configure the system so that
KITE and Keithley External Control Interface (KXCI) can use these resources. Also, if you need
remote operation of the Model 4200-SCS, through KXCI, you must further configure the system.
Perform these configurations using the Keithley CONfiguration utility (KCON). Figure 4-3 provides
an overview of KCON features. For details about using KCON, refer to the Reference Manual,
Keithley CONfiguration Utility (KCON), page 7-1 .
To start KCON, double-click the KCON icon on the Windows desktop.
NOTE If KCON is running, you cannot start KITE or KXCI. If KITE or KXCI is already running,
you can start KCON in read-only mode and cannot save any system configuration
changes that you make.
If you select KI System Configuration in the KCON configuration navigator, the
Workspace displays a summary of the entire system configuration.
If you select KI Model 4200 SCS in the configuration navigator, the workspace displays
abbreviated system properties and SMU slot assignments, and allows you to perform the
following:
• Specify the correct power line frequency (60 Hz or 50 Hz) for your installation.
• Configure the system for remote control using KXCI.
• Specify a particular user library to be the active user library, or the active user library
will default to
C:\S4200\kiuser\usrlib
.