In operation, it can act as a voltage source, a current source, a. Followed by my kei2001 endevaours, i quickly found another level of instruments from this vendor. Keithley 2400 series smu instruments offer fourquadrant precision voltage and current sourceload coupled with measurement now on a touchscreen user interface. I am using gpib controller to connect keithley 2400 to my pc, however i dont have any experience using this labview software, can anyone suggest how to create this kind of program. Iv sweeps using the keithley 2400 and labview start up. Keithley 2400 sourcemeter instrument driver national. This dual channel model combines the capabilities of a precision power supply, true current source, 6 12 digit dmm, arbitrary waveform generator, pulse generator and electronic load all into one tightly. The labview instrument driver export wizard allows you to convert a labview 8. You can order a complete machinereadable copy of the source code from us for a period of three 3. Keithley series 24xx sourcemeter native labview driver version. Labview software driver downloadable labtracer software downloadable the keithley 2400 is designed specifically for test applications that demand tightly coupled sourcing and measurement.
Tektronix releases a software called kickstarter, however. Of course its always possible to simply open them up. The standard installation comes with the driver for the keithley 2400. The labinstrumentkeithley2400 class implements an interface to the keithley 2400 digital multimeter. Keithley 2450, 2460, 2461 native labview 2015 instrument driver. Keithley 2401 labview driver seki 9, 5 33 in the end, i used the ki driver supplied by keithley. The model 2461, part of keithleys fourth generation sourcemeter smus, leverages the proven capabilities of the series 2400 smu instruments to offer a highly flexible, fourquadrant voltage and current sourceload coupled with precision voltage and current measurements.
Keithley 2450, 2460, 2461 native labview 2015 instrument driver version 1. Discover why labview is the easiest and most popular software environment for instrument control. It is designed specifically for test applications that demand tightly coupled sourcing and measurement. These instruments can simultaneously source and measure current from 10 fa to 10 a pulse andor voltage from 100nv to 1100v, for w pulse and 100w dc total power.
Keithley 2400 sourcemeter smu instrument with gpib. Maybe this is too fool to ask but how can i know why is every keithley 2400 driver for. Native labview driver for models 2450, 2460, 2461 interactive sourcemeters version. The purpose of this work is to source a current and monitor the voltage value vs. The multimeter capabilities include high repeatability and low noise. All sourcemeasure models provide precision voltage and current sourcing as. The keithley 2400 instrument driver for labview nxg uses an intuitive and consistent programming pattern of open, configure, readwrite, and close start from an example program. You can order a complete machinereadable copy of the source code from us for a period of three 3 years. Gpib connection with keithley 2400 source meter ni. It is an industrys leading currentvoltage source and measure solutions. Automating measurements from a keithley 2400 sourcemeter smu. This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Keithley 2450, 2460, 2461 native labview 2015 instrument.
Anyway the image linked here shows how you could source and. Caveats the keithley2400 instrument driver is in a quite bad condition and would need a major revision. How to use labview to control the voltage and current of. Used keithley instruments 2400 broad purpose sourcemeter. Find instrument drivers that are available for this instrument for use in labview, labwindowscvi, or measurement studio. Rename each control to match the measurement thats being configured, voltage manual range for example. The result is a compact, singlechannel, dc parametric tester. Keithley 2400 sourcemeter smu instrument sj electronics. Keithleys sourcemeter family is designed specifically for test applications that. Keithley 2400 sourcemeter instrument driver national instruments. In operation, these instruments can act as a voltage source, a current source, a voltage meter, a current meter, and an ohmmeter. The 2400c from keithley is a 200v, 1a, 20w sourcemeter smu instrument with contact check. I have a 2602a series sourcemeter from keithley if that helps. Keithley series 24xx sourcemeter native labview driver.
The labview instrument driver import wizard allows you to convert an instrument driver from labwindowscvi c source to a labview wrapper dll. Smu instruments a tektronix company keithleys series 2400 source measure unit smu instruments are designed specifically for test applications that demand tightly coupled sourcing and measurement. I am currently studying how to control the voltage and the current of a source meter which is keithley 2400 using labview software. You should see the keithley gpib 24 listed as shown in figure 2. If you do not hit refresh, check the connections, or try turning the keithley off and then back on. In my independent study, have a handle on the manipulation of data in labview but i lack freely available resources to understand the workflow associated with interfacing labview to an. Open one of the two labview sweep programs depending on whether you want to source i or v. This smu provides precision voltage and current sourcing as well as measurement capabilities. Keithley 24xx meter ieee gpib, serial driver for labview national instruments. Native labview driver for the 2400 series sourcemeters. The power source characteristics include low noise, precision, and readback.
Keithley series 24xx sourcemeter native labview driver version 1. It includes both a highly stable dc power source and true instrument grade 6. The 2400 provides precision voltage and current sourcing as well as measurement capabilities. How to choose and apply source measure unit instruments. Does anyone share a simple script using keithley 2400 with. All sourcemeter models provide precision voltage and current sourcing as well as measurement capabilities. View online or download keithley sourcemeter 2634b reference manual, quick start manual. Labinstrumentkeithley2400 keithley 2400 sourcemeter. Native labview driver for models 2450, 2460, 2461 interactive sourcemeters.
The histogram node can be configured with several inputs. This software works with keithley 23x and 24xx series source meter units smus to perform common types of currentvoltage. The series 2400 sourcemeter smu family provides precision voltage and current sourcing and measurement capabilities. The components provide precision voltage and current sourcing as well as measurement capabilities. How to use labview to control the voltage and current of keithley 2400. Keithley 2400 digital sourcemeter avalon test equipment. It provides precision voltage and current sourcing as well as measurement capabilities. We have a keithley 2400 smu in our lab but we can not control it through windows 10 64 bit. A floating point property that controls the source current range in amps, which can take values between 1. How to use keithley 2400 drivers tektronix and keithley. Does anyone have a labview vi for keithley 236 for current vs. Automating measurements from a keithley 2400 sourcemeter.
How can i control keithley 2400 through windows 10. You can order a complete machinereadable copy of the source code from us for a. The keithley 24xx labview plug and play driver includes a labview nxg project that includes several example vis to get started from. Keithley have variety of smus for different use requirements. The labview instrument driver network has support for the keithley 2400, and the driver includes example vis that show how to control this class of instrument. The keithley 24xx labview plug and play driver includes a labview nxg project that includes several example vis to. Keithley 2400 capabilities include high repeatability and low noise.
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