Section 6: Integrating with a Model 3706A-S using TSP-Link
Model DMM7510 7½ Digit Multimeter Application Manual
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Device connections
The Model 3706A-S used in this test includes two multiplexer cards and screw terminal blocks:
•
Model 3721 Dual 1 × 20 Channel Multiplexer Card and Model 3721-ST Screw Terminal Block
(slot 1)
•
Model 3724 Dual 1 × 30 FET Multiplexer Card and Model 3724-ST Screw Terminal Block (slot 4)
The signal lines are connected through the Model 3721 and Model 3724 multiplexer cards in the
3706A-S. The entire application is performed over the remote interface using Test Script Processor
(TSP
®
) code. For information about setting up remote communications, see "Remote communications
interfaces" in the
Model DMM7510 User's Manual
.
Keithley Instruments TSP-Link
®
is a high-speed trigger synchronization and communication bus that
test system builders can use to connect multiple instruments in a master and subordinate
configuration. Once connected, all the instruments that are equipped with TSP-Link in a system can
be programmed and operated under the control of the master instrument or instruments. This allows
the instruments to run tests more quickly because they can be decoupled from frequent computer
interaction. The test system can have multiple master and subordinate groups, which can be used to
handle multi-device testing in parallel. Combining TSP-Link with a flexible programmable trigger
model ensures speed.
Using TSP-Link, multiple instruments are connected and can be used as if they are part of the same
physical unit for simultaneous multichannel testing. The test system can be expanded to include up to
32 TSP-Link enabled instruments.
TSP-Link functionality is only available when using the instrument front panel or the TSP commands
to control the instrument. It is not available if you are using SCPI commands.
Refer to the following figure for connections between the DMM7510 and the Model 3706A-S.
