In this section:
How do I display the instrument's serial number? .................... 9-2
What VISA resource name is required? ................................... 9-2
Can I use Agilent GPIB cards with Keithley drivers? ................ 9-2
How do I check the driver for the device? ................................ 9-2
Which Microsoft Windows operating systems are supported? . 9-4
What to do if the GPIB controller is not recognized? ................ 9-5
I'm receiving GPIB timeout errors. What should I do? .............. 9-5
How do I change the command set? ........................................ 9-5
How do I upgrade the firmware? .............................................. 9-7
Where can I find updated drivers? ........................................... 9-7
Why can't the Model 2450 read my USB flash drive? .............. 9-7
How do I download measurements onto the USB drive? ......... 9-8
How do I save the present state of the instrument? ................. 9-9
Why did my settings change? .................................................. 9-9
What is NPLC? ....................................................................... 9-10
What are the Quick Setup options? ........................................ 9-10
What is the output-off state? .................................................. 9-11
How do I store readings into the buffer? ................................ 9-12
What should I do if I get an 5074 interlock error? ................... 9-12
How do I trigger a sweep?...................................................... 9-13
What are source limits? .......................................................... 9-13
What is offset compensation? ................................................ 9-14
What is a configuration list? ................................................... 9-14
Why do I see the "incompatible settings" message? .............. 9-14
How do I use the digital I/O port? ........................................... 9-14
How do I trigger other instruments? ....................................... 9-15
Section 9
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)