Section 15: Frequently asked questions
2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Instrument Reference Manual
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2470-901-01 Rev. A /
May
2019
The commands that you might see include:
•
smu.measure.configlist.set()
•
smu.source.configlist.set()
•
smu.setfuncs()
How do I display the instrument's serial number?
The instrument serial number is on a label on the rear panel of the instrument. You can also access
the serial number from the front panel using the front-panel and using remote commands.
To view the system information from the front panel:
1.
Press the
MENU
key.
2.
Under System, select
Info/Manage
. The system information displays, including the serial
number.
3.
To return to the home screen, select the
HOME
key.
To view system information using SCPI commands:
Send the command:
*IDN?
To view system information using TSP commands:
Send the command:
print(localnode.serialno)
What VISA resource name is required?
To determine the VISA resource name that is required to communicate with the instrument, you can
run the Keithley Configuration Panel. The Configuration Panel automatically detects all instruments
connected to the computer.
If you installed the Keithley I/O Layer, you can access the Keithley Configuration Panel through the
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Start menu.
To run the Configuration Panel, click
Start > All Programs > Keithley Instruments > Keithley
Configuration Panel
and follow the steps in the wizard.
Can I use Keysight GPIB cards with Keithley drivers?
Yes, if the instrument driver uses VISA for instrument communication. This is true for any instrument
driver that is IVI or VXI/PnP based.