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Model 2657A High Power

SourceMeter Instrument

Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for Keithley 2657A

Page 1: ...Model 2657A High Power SourceMeter Instrument Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...r high transient overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains These instruments will be marked as category II or highe...

Page 3: ...the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that coulddamage the instrument Such damage may inva...

Page 4: ...o 35 C Derate 3 relative humidity per C 35 C to 50 C Storage temperature 25 C to 65 C Pollution degree 1 or 2 CAUTION Carefully consider and configure the appropriate output off state source levels an...

Page 5: ...cumentation for the 2657A instrument is available for download on the Keithley web page at tek com keithley Software for the 2657A instrument is also available for download from the Keithley web page...

Page 6: ...he top of the box Packaging insert Rack mount hardware 2657A documentation and accessories 3 Remove the packaging insert 4 Carefully lift the 2657A instrument out of the box 5 Inspect the instrument f...

Page 7: ...3 Interlock DB 25 male connector kit hardware 4 RJ45 LAN crossover cable 5 Power line cord Model 2657A Quick Start Guide not shown this document Safety supplement not shown Safety precautions not show...

Page 8: ...e system For example if you are using a 500 V power supply with a 300 V dc rated switch the maximum allowed voltage in the system is 300 V dc Cover the device under test DUT to protect the operator fr...

Page 9: ...strument so that it is easy to reach any disconnecting devices such as the power cord and the power switch Connect protective earth safety ground to the rear panel of the 2657A WARNING The ground wire...

Page 10: ...on the doors of a test equipment rack The interlock line is pin 24 of the digital input output connector on the rear panel of the 2657A as shown in the following figure 1 14 13 25 DIGITAL I O Pin 22 5...

Page 11: ...o access the circuit while hazardous voltages are present WARNING Connect the enclosure of all metal test fixtures to protective earth safety ground Nonconductive test fixtures must be rated to double...

Page 12: ...outlet may result in personal injury or death due to electric shock WARNING Do not replace detachable mains supply cords with inadequately rated cords Failure to use properly rated cords may result in...

Page 13: ...e When the instrument is turned on you should see A series of dots All segments of the display light A brief display showing KEITHLEY Model 2657A Other startup checks The entire power up process takes...

Page 14: ...his test SRC key RANGE keys Navigation wheel LIMIT key MEAS key AUTO key OUTPUT ON OFF control Step 1 Set source function range and level 1 Press the SRC SRC key You will see a blinking character in t...

Page 15: ...field 2 Press the UP range arrow once so that the 10s digit is displayed It is displayed as 01 0000mA 3 Use the cursor key to highlight the 1s digit 4 Press the navigation wheel to enter EDIT mode 5...

Page 16: ...e output off by pressing the OUTPUT ON OFF OUTPUT ON OFF control OUTPUT ON OFF control The output indicator LED turns off NOTE These steps confirm basic functionality of your instrument Turn the instr...

Page 17: ...657A output is already on You attempt to turn on or enable the 2657A output when the interlock is disabled To recover from this error properly enable the interlock using a safe test fixture and then t...

Page 18: ...by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specfication and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK a...

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