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Keithley 6517A User Manual

Keithley 6517A User Manual (343 pages)

Electrometer

Brand: Keithley | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 4.31 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions
5
Table of Contents
7
List of Illustrations
14
List of Tables
17
1 General Information

19
- Introduction
  19
- Features
  19
- Warranty Information
  20
- Manual Addenda
  20
- Safety Symbols and Terms
  20
- Specifications
  20
- Inspection
  20
- Options and Accessories
  20
2 Front Panel Operation

22
- Introduction
  22
- Power-Up
  23
  - Line Power Connections
    23
  - Line Fuse Replacement
    23
  - Figure 2-1 Line Voltage Switch
    23
  - Power-Up Sequence
    24
  - Warm-Up Period
    25
  - IEEE-488 Primary Address
    25
- Display
  25
- Exponent Mode (Engineering or Scientific)
  25
  - Information Messages
    25
  - Status and Error Messages
    26
  - Figure 2-A Input Signal
    26
  - Navigating Menus
    29
- Connections - Electrometer, High-Resistance Meter, and V-Source
  30
- Voltage Measurements
  39
- Current Measurements
  45
  - Basic Measurement Procedure
    45
  - Amps Configuration
    48
- Current Measurement Considerations
  49
- Resistance and Resistivity Measurements
  53
  - Resistance Measurements
    54
  - Resistivity Measurements
    57
  - Ohms Configuration
    60
  - Current Measurement Considerations
    63
    
    Multiple Display
    63
    
    Ohms Measurement Considerations
    63
- Charge Measurements (Q)
  63
- Voltage Source
  67
  - Sourcing Options
    67
  - Setting Voltage Source Value
    69
  - Voltage and Current Limit
    70
  - Interlock and Test Fixtures
    71
- Operate
  71
- Analog Outputs
  71
- Analog Output
  72
  - Preamp out
    73
- Using External Feedback
  75
- Electrometer Input Circuitry
  75
- Shielded Fixture Construction
  75
  - Shielded Fixture Construction
    76
  - External Feedback Procedure
    76
  - Non-Standard Coulombs Ranges
    77
  - Logarithmic Currents
    77
  - Non-Decade Current Gains
    78
- Range and Resolution
  78
  - Measurement Range
    78
  - Display Resolution
    78
- Zero Check, Relative, and Zero Correct
  79
- Zero Check
  79
- Figure 2-45 Non-Decade Current Gains
  79
- Relative (REL)
  80
  - Zero Correct
    81
- Test Sequences
  81
  - Test Descriptions
    81
  - Configure Test Sequence
    89
  - Running the Selected Test
    91
- Triggers
  92
  - Trigger Model
    94
  - Figure 2-56 Basic Trigger Model
    94
  - Figure 2-57 Advanced Trigger Model
    95
  - Basic Trigger Configuration
    97
  - External Triggering
    97
  - Advanced Trigger Configuration
    98
  - External Triggering
    103
  - Figure 2-61 DUT Test System
    104
  - Trigger Link
    104
  - Trigger Link
    105
  - Figure 2-63 Trigger Link Connector
    106
  - Figure 2-64 DUT Test System
    107
  - Figure 2-65 Trigger Link Connections (Asynchronous Example #1)
    107
  - Figure 2-67 Connections Using Trigger Link Adapter
    110
  - Figure 2-68 DUT Test System (Asynchronous Example #2)
    110
- Buffer
  116
  - Configuring Data Storage
    118
  - Storing and Recalling Readings
    120
  - Filters
    121
  - Buffer Multiple Displays
    122
- Filters
  122
- Math
  127
- Polynomial
  127
- Percent
  127
  - Percent Deviation
    127
- Deviation
  127
- Ratio
  127
- Logarithmic
  127
- Ratio
  128
- Logarithmic
  128
  - Selecting and Configuring Math
    128
  - Menu
    128
  - Calculate Multiple Display
    129
- Menu
  129
- Savesetup
  130
- Savesetup
  132
- Communication
  133
  - Digital Filters
    134
  - Median Filter
    134
- Communication
  138
- Cal
  139
- Test
  139
- Test
  140
  - Math
    140
- Limits
  140
- Figure 2-77 Limits Bar Graph Example
  141
- Status-Msg
  142
- General
  142
- Figure 2-79 Digital I/O Port
  142
- Scanning
  147
  - Internal Scanning
    147
  - External Scanning
    147
- Other Measurement Considerations
  148
  - Ground Loops
    148
  - Triboelectric Effects
    149
  - Piezoelectric and Stored Charge Effects
    149
  - Electrochemical Effects
    149
- Humidity
  149
- Light
  149
  - Electrostatic Interference
    149
  - Figure 2-84 Eliminating Ground Loops
    149
  - Magnetic Fields
    150
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
  150
- Relative Humidity and External Temperature Readings
  150
3 IEEE-488 Reference

152
- Introduction
  152
  - IEEE-488 Bus Connections
    153
  - Figure 3-1 IEEE-488 Connector
    153
  - Figure 3-2 IEEE-488 Connections
    153
- Serial Interface Connections
  154
- GPIB Primary Address Selection
  154
- GPIB Programming Language Selection
  155
- Quickbasic 4.5 Programming
  155
- General Bus Commands
  156
- REN (Remote Enable)
  156
- IFC (Interface Clear)
  156
- LLO (Local Lockout)
  157
- GTL (Go to Local)
  157
- DCL (Device Clear)
  157
- SDC (Selective Device Clear)
  157
- GET (Group Execute Trigger)
  157
- SPE, SPD (Serial Polling)
  157
  - Front Panel Aspects of IEEE-488 Operation
    158
    
    Error and Status Messages
    158
    
    IEEE-488 Status Indicators
    158
    
    LOCAL Key
    158
- Status Structure
  158
  - Figure 3-6 Standard Event Status
    160
  - Operation Event Status
    160
  - Figure 3-8 Arm Event Status
    161
  - Figure 3-9 Sequence Event Status
    162
  - Figure 3-10 Trigger Event Status
    163
  - Figure 3-11 Measurement Event Status
    164
  - Condition Registers
    165
  - Transition Filters
    165
  - Enable Registers
    166
  - Event Registers
    166
- Queues
  166
- Status Byte and Service Request (SRQ)
  167
- Trigger Model (IEEE-488 Operation)
  169
  - Arm Layer
    170
  - Scan Layer
    170
  - Measure Layer
    170
  - Trigger Model (Ieee-488 Bus Operation)
    170
- Programming Syntax
  172
- Program Messages
  175
- Common Commands
  178
- CLS - Clear Status
  178
- ESE - Event Enable
  179
  - ESE? - Event Enable Query
    179
- ESR? - Event Status Register Query
  180
  - Standard Event Enable Register
    180
- Standard Event Status Register
  180
- IDN? - Identification Query
  181
- OPC - Operation Complete
  182
- OPC? - Operation Complete Query
  183
- OPT? - Option Identification Query
  184
- RCL - Recall
  184
- RST - Reset the Model 6517A
  184
- SAV - Save the Current Setup in Memory
  184
- SRE - Service Request Enable
  185
  - SRE? - Service Request Enable Query
    185
- STB? - Status Byte Query
  186
- Figure 3-18 Status Byte Register
  186
- TRG - Trigger
  187
- TST? - Self-Test Query
  187
- WAI - Wait-To-Continue
  187
- Signal Oriented Measurement Commands
  189
  - Scpi Command Subsystems
    192
  - Scpi Command Summary
    193
- Table 3-10 Sense Command Summary
  197
- Table 3-12 Status Command Summary
  204
- Table 3-14 Trace Command Summary
  207
- Table 3-16 :Tsequence Command Summary
  210
- Figure 2-52 Alternating Polarity Resistance/Resistivity Test
  211
- Calculate Subsystems
  213
- Calculate[1]
  213
- Data Commands
  214
- Calculate2
  216
  - Calculate3
    218
- Calibration Subsystem
  222
- Display Subsystem
  223
- Main Menu
  224
- Format Subsystem
  226
  - Ascii Data Format
    227
  - Ieee754 Single Precision Data Format (32 Data Bits)
    227
- Elements
  228
- Output Subsystems
  231
- Route Subsystem
  232
- Close
  232
- OPEN
  232
- Open:all
  233
- SCAN Commands
  233
- Sense1 Subsystem
  236
- Function
  236
- DATA Commands
  236
- Aperture
  238
- Nplcycles
  240
  - Range Commands
    241
- Reference
  246
- Ireference
  248
- Digits
  248
- Average Commands
  249
- Count
  250
- Median Commands
  251
- Damping
  252
- Guard
  252
- Adischarge Commands
  253
- Xfeedback
  253
- Vscontrol
  253
- Mselect
  254
- Resistivity Commands
  254
- Source Subsystem
  257
  - Digital Output Commands
    257
- V-Source Configuration Commands
  257
- Status Subsystem
  260
- Event]
  260
- Condition
  277
- Preset
  277
- Queue Commands
  278
- System Subsystem
  280
- Preset
  280
- Posetup
  280
- Version
  280
- Error
  280
- Lsync:state
  281
- KEY
  281
- Clear
  282
- Figure 3-40 Key-Press Codes
  282
- DATE , ,
  283
- TIME
  , ,
  283
- Tstamp Commands
  283
- Rnumber:reset
  284
  - Zero Check and Zero Correct Commands
    284
- A/D Controls
  285
  - Interface Commands
    286
  - Basic Trigger Commands
    286
- Interlock
  288
- Trace Subsystem
  288
- Clear
  288
- Free
  288
- Points
  289
- FEED Commands
  290
- Data
  292
- Tstamp:format
  292
- Elements
  292
- Trigger Subsystem
  293
- Initiate Commands
  293
- Abort
  293
- Immediate
  293
  - Immediate
    294
- Count
  294
- Delay
  294
- Source
  295
- Timer
  295
- Signal
  296
- Tconfigure Commands
  296
  - Rtclock Commands
    298
  - Date , ,
    298
  - Time
    , ,
    298
- Tsequence Subsystem
  299
  - General Test Sequence Commands
    299
  - Start
    300
- STOP
  301
- STEP
  301
- Mdelay
  301
- Svoltage
  302
- Stime
  302
- Dtime
  303
- Pdtime
  303
- Mvoltage
  303
- Mtime
  304
- Hlevel
  304
- Htime
  304
- Llevel
  304
- Ltime
  305
- Count
  305
- Ofsvoltage
  305
- Altvoltage
  305
- Readings
  305
- Discard
  306
- Spoints
  306
- Spinterval
  306
  - Test Sequence Programming Example
    306
- UNIT Subsystem
  307
- Serial Interface
  308
  - Interface Configuration
    308
  - Operating Considerations
    308
  - Interface Error Messages
    309
  - Downloading Commands Using Procomm
    309
- DDC Programming Language
  309
- Voltage Source
  313
- Accuracy Calculations
  315
B Interface Function Codes

317
- Ascii Character Codes and Ieee-488 Multiline
  318
- Interface Command Messages
  318
DIEEE-488 Bus Overview

321
- Introduction
  321
- Bus Description
  321
- Bus Lines
  322
- Bus Commands
  323
500 D IEEE-488 Bus Overview

326

Keithley 6517A Service Manual

Keithley 6517A Service Manual (119 pages)

Electrometer

Brand: Keithley | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2.85 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
1 Performance Verification

14
- Introduction
  14
- Environmental Conditions
  14
- Warm-Up Period
  15
- Line Power
  15
- Recommended Test Equipment
  15
- Meter Performance Verification Equipment
  15
  - Performance Verification
    15
- Voltage Source Verification Equipment
  16
- Temperature Verification Equipment
  16
- Humidity Verification Equipment
  17
- Verification Limits
  17
- Restoring Default Conditions
  17
  - Table
    17
- Offset Voltage and Bias Current Calibration
  18
- Front Panel Offset Calibration
  18
- IEEE-488 Bus Offset Calibration
  18
- Meter Verification Procedures
  18
- DC Volts Verification
  19
- DC Amps Verification
  19
  - Table
    19
  - Limits for DC Volts Verification
    19
  - Table
    21
  - Reading Limits for Verification of 20Pa-2Μa Ranges
    21
- Coulombs Verification
  22
  - Table
    22
  - Limits for 20Μa-20Ma Range Verification
    22
  - Table
    23
  - Limits for Coulombs Verification
    23
- Ohms Verification
  24
  - Table
    25
  - Limits for Ohms Verification
    25
- Voltage Source Verification
  27
- Temperature Verification
  28
- Humidity Verification
  29
  - Table
    29
  - Limits for Humidity Verification
    29
2 Calibration

31
3 Calibration Command Reference

54
4 Routine Maintenance

72
- Introduction
  72
- Line Voltage Selection
  72
- Line Fuse Replacement
  72
- INPUT Connector Cleaning
  73
- Firmware Updates
  73
- Table 4-1 Power Line Fuse
  73
5 Troubleshooting

74
- Introduction
  74
- Repair Considerations
  74
- Power-On Test
  75
- Front Panel Tests
  75
- KEYS Test
  75
- DISPLAY PATTERNS Test
  75
- Character Set Test
  75
- Principles of Operation
  75
- Figure 5-1 Model 6517A Overall Block Diagram
  76
- Display Board
  77
- Power Supply
  77
- Figure 5-3 Power Supply Block Diagram
  78
- Digital Board
  79
- Analog Board
  80
  - Power Supply Circuits
    80
- Figure 5-5 Analog Board Block Diagram
  81
- Circuit Board Checks
  83
- Display Board Checks
  83
  - Table
    83
- Power Supply Checks
  84
  - Table
    84
  - Table 5-3 Power Supply Checks
    84
- Digital Board Checks
  85
- Analog Board Checks
  86
- Table 5-5 Analog Board Checks
  86
6 Disassembly

88
- Introduction
  88
- Handling and Cleaning Precautions
  88
- PC Board Handling
  88
- Solder Repairs
  89
- Special Handling of Static-Sensitive Devices
  89
- Case Cover Removal
  89
- PC Board Removal
  89
- Digital Board Removal
  90
- A/D Converter Board Removal
  90
- Analog Board Removal
  90
- Front Panel Disassembly
  91
- Main CPU Firmware Replacement
  91
- Instrument Re-Assembly
  92
- Assembly Drawings
  92
7 Replaceable Parts

93
- Introduction
  93
- Parts Lists
  93
- Ordering Information
  93
- Factory Service
  93
- Component Layouts
  93
  - Model 6517A ADC Board, Parts List
    95
  - Table
    95
  - Table 7-1 Model 6517A ADC Board, Parts List
    95
  - Table
    96
  - Model 6517A Display Board, Parts List
    97
  - Table
    97
  - Model 6517A Analog Board, Parts List
    98
  - Table
    99
  - Model 6517A Digital Board, Parts List
    102
  - Table
    102
  - Model 6517A Mechanical Board, Parts List
    104
  - Table
    104
  - Model 6517A Miscellaneous Parts List
    105
Calibration Messages

106
- Table
  107
- Calibration Error Responses
  107
100 C Calibration Command Summary

113
Calibration Command Summary

113
- Table
  113
  - Table C-1 Calibration Commands
    113
  - Calibration Commands
    114

Keithley 6517A Getting Started Manual

Keithley 6517A Getting Started Manual (104 pages)

Electrometer/High Resistance Meter

Brand: Keithley | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.43 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
1 Front Panel Operation

12
- Product Overview
  13
  - Figure 1-1 Model 6517A Front Panel Overview
    15
  - Figure 1-2 Model 6517A Rear Panel Overview
    17
- Display
  19
- Power-Up
  19
  - Warm-Up
    19
- Bench Defaults
  20
- Changing Functions
  20
- Voltage Measurements
  21
  - Figure 1-3 Voltage Measurements
    22
  - Guarding
    23
- Current Measurements
  23
- Figure 1-4 Current Measurements
  24
- Resistance Measurements
  25
  - Figure 1-5 Resistance Measurements
    26
  - Amps Rel
    27
  - Auto V-Source
    27
- Resistivity Measurements
  28
- Figure 1-6 Resistivity Measurements
  30
- Charge Measurements
  31
  - Auto Discharge
    32
- External Temperature and Relative Humidity Measurements
  33
  - Connections
    33
  - Measurement Control
    34
  - Temperature Units
    34
  - Display Reading Options
    35
2 Measurement Options

36
- Multiple Displays
  37
- Menus
  40
  - Navigating Menus
    41
  - Table 2-5 Menu Summary
    42
- Voltage Source
  43
  - Connections
    43
  - Basic Operation
    44
  - Conﬁguring V-Source
    45
- Relative
  45
  - Conﬁguring Rel
    45
- Zero Check
  46
- Zero Correct
  46
- Triggering
  47
  - Idle
    48
  - Control Sources
    49
  - Device Action
    49
  - Output Trigger
    49
  - Counters (Advanced Triggering)
    49
  - Bench Default Trigger Model Setup
    50
- Speed
  50
  - Conﬁguring Speed
    50
- Resolution
  51
  - Conﬁgure Resolution
    51
- Filter
  51
  - Filter Types
    51
  - Filter Modes
    52
  - Median Filter
    52
  - Conﬁguring Filters
    53
- Buffer (Data Store)
  54
  - Storing Readings
    54
- Math
  55
  - Selecting and Conﬁguring Math
    56
  - Enabling Math
    57
  - Additional Math Operations
    57
- Test Sequences
  58
  - Selecting and Conﬁguring a Test Sequence
    58
  - Connections
    59
  - Running a Test
    60
- Internal Scanning
  61
  - Conﬁgure Internal Scanner
    61
  - Perform the Scan
    62
  - Close/Open Channels
    63
- External Scanning
  63
  - Trigger Connections
    63
  - Conﬁgure External Channels
    64
  - Perform the Scan
    65
3 Remote Operation

67
- Overview
  68
- Software Support
  68
- IEEE-488 Bus Standards
  69
- RS-232 Standard
  69
- IEEE-488 Bus Connections
  69
- RS-232 Connections
  70
- IEEE-488 Interface, Address and Language Selection
  70
- RS-232 Interface Selection and Conﬁguration
  71
- Common Commands
  72
- SCPI Commands
  73
- SCPI Command Syntax
  74
  - Tree Structure
    74
  - Long and Short Form Commands
    75
  - Query Commands
    75
  - Default Nodes
    75
  - Command Syntax
    76
  - SCPI Signal Oriented Commands
    76
    
    Fetch
    76
    
    Measure[:]
    76
  - SCPI Subsystem Commands
    77
    
    Defaults
    77
    
    Fresh Readings
    77
    
    Function Conﬁguration
    78
    
    V-Source
    80
    
    Data Store (Buffer)
    80
    
    Open/Close Channels and Scan
    80
    
    Trigger Model
    81
    
    Test Sequences
    82
    
    Status Register
    83
  - Program Examples
    84
    
    Changing Function and Range
    84
    
    One-Shot Triggering
    85
    
    Continuous Triggering #1
    87
    
    Continuous Triggering #2
    88
    
    Generating SRQ on Buffer Full
    89
    
    Storing Readings in Buffer
    90
    
    Taking Readings with the Scanner Card
    92
    
    Test Sequence - Staircase Sweep
    94
4 Specs and Accessories

96

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