Keithley TEC SourceMeter 2510, User Manual

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6-2 Remote Operations Models 2510 and 2510-AT User’s Manual
Differences: remote vs. local operation
Local-to-remote transition
When changing from Local to Remote operation, the following takes place:
• All menus are exited.
• All pending front panel commands are aborted.
• All other settings remain unaffected.
Remote-to-local transition
When changing from Remote to Local operation, the following takes place:
• The Model 2510 stops taking readings and is placed into idle.
• All user-defined displays are disabled.
• Readings are continuously taken.
Setting interface parameters
• RS-232 settings for Baud Rate, Parity, and Data Bits are accessible only from the
front panel while RS-232 is enabled.
• The IEEE-488 address can only be changed from the front panel while the IEEE-
488 bus is enabled.
Selecting an interface
The Model 2510 supports two built-in remote interfaces:
• GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus)
• RS-232 interface
You can use only one interface at a time. The factory default interface selection is the
GPIB bus. You can select the interface only from the front panel. The interface selection is
stored in non-volatile memory; it does not change when power has been off or after a
remote interface reset.
The GPIB bus is the IEEE-488 interface. You must select a unique address for the
Model 2510. The address is displayed when the instrument is turned on, and you can use
the MENU/COMMUNICATION/GPIB selection to view the address after the unit is
turned on. At the factory, the address is set to 15.