Section 9: Keithley External Control Interface (KXCI)
Model 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer Reference Manual
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4200A-901-01 Rev. C / February 2017
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Status byte and serial polling: Describes how to use the status byte and serial polling to monitor
operating conditions of the 4200A-SCS.
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Sample programs: Provides programs to demonstrate the following operations over the GPIB:
VAR1 and VAR2 sweep operation, basic source-measure operation, and retrieving a data file.
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GPIB error messages: Provides a list of GPIB error messages and numbers.
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Pulse generator commands: Provides reference information for the commands to control the
pulse generator card.
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KXCI CVU commands: Describes the command set to control the CVU using KXCI in both user
mode and system mode.
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Calling KULT user libraries remotely: Describes the set of KXCI commands available to make use
of KULT user libraries from a remote interface.
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KXCI ethernet client driver: Describes the supplied driver DLL used to control KXCI through the
ethernet.
KXCI communications connections
You can communicate with the 4200A-SCS using GPIB or ethernet. The connections for each are
described in the following topics.
The locations of the connections are shown in the following figure.
Figure 459: GPIB and ethernet connectors on the 4200A-SCS
GPIB connections
To connect the 4200A-SCS, use a GPIB cable equipped with standard GPIB connectors, as shown in
the figure below. Either end of this cable mates to the GPIB connector on the rear panel of the
4200A-SCS. Connect the other end of the cable to the GPIB connector on the computer.
The connectors on the cable are stackable to allow GPIB connection to other instruments. However,
to avoid damage, do not stack more than three connectors on any one unit.
