Keithley SourceMeter 2634B, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...Safety Introduction Models 2634B 2635B and 2636B System SourceMeter Instruments Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ... require protection for high transient overvoltages often associated with localAC mains connections Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains These instruments will be marked as category II or higher Unless explicitly allowed in the specifications operating manual and instrument labels do not connect any instrument to mains Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is pre...

Page 3: ...comes contaminated and operation is affected the board should be returned to the factory for proper cleaning servicing Safety precaution revision as of March 2016 Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under test or power line earth ground Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry insulated surface capable of withstanding t...

Page 4: ...pliance levels may result in damage to the instrument or to the device under test Power and environmental specifications For indoor use only Power Supply 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz to 60 Hz auto sensing Maximum VA 240 VA Operating altitude Maximum 2000 m 6562 feet above sea level Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F 70 relative humidity up to 35 C Derate 3 relative humidity 35 C to 50 C S...

Page 5: ...e units SMUs that simplify test processes by combining source and measure capabilities in a single instrument A Series 2600B SourceMeter Instrument is a scalable high throughput cost effective solution for precision DC pulse and low frequency AC source measure testing Complete documentation for the Series 2600B instruments is available for download on the Keithley web page Go to www tek com keithl...

Page 6: ...the box for damage 2 Open the top of the box 3 Remove the documentation and accessories 4 Carefully lift the instrument out of the box 5 Remove the packaging insert 6 Inspect the instrument for any obvious signs of physical damage Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately ...

Page 7: ... the 2634B and 2635B 4 Power line cord 5 One triaxial to alligator clip cable for the 3635B Two triaxial to alligator clip cables for the 2634B and 2636B 6 16 AWG black grounding wire 7 3 pin screw terminal connector 8 UL safety supplement not shown 9 Safety Precautions not shown 10 2634B 2635B and 2636B System SourceMeter Instruments Quick Start Guide this document not shown Refer to the packing ...

Page 8: ...be in an unknown state until they are properly initialized Make sure the design can tolerate this situation without causing operator injury or hardware damage Connect the instrument Important test system safety information This product is sold as a stand alone instrument that may become part of a system that could contain hazardous voltages and energy sources It is the responsibility of the test s...

Page 9: ...to set Make sure the operating voltage in your area is compatible To keep users safe always read and follow all safety warnings provided with each of the instruments in your system The power cord supplied with the Series 2600B contains a separate ground wire for use with grounded outlets When proper connections are made the instrument chassis is connected to power line ground through the ground wi...

Page 10: ...cord to the power connection on the rear panel 3 Connect the plug of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet Operating the instrument on an incorrect line voltage may cause damage to the instrument possibly voiding the warranty Turn on the instrument Turn on the instrument by pressing the front panel POWER switch to the on position ...

Page 11: ... the display will show KEITHLEY Model 2635B Line frequency detection and other startup checks The entire power up process takes approximately 30 seconds to complete When initialization is complete if the instrument is a 2634B or 2636B you will see the default display screen shown below If the instrument is a 2635B you will see the default display screen shown below Test Unpack Safety FAQs Next Ste...

Page 12: ...UT for this test Step 1 Set source function range and level 1 Press the SRC key You will see a blinking character in the SrcA value field Confirm that mV is displayed if not press the SRC key again 2 While that character is still blinking press the up or down RANGE keys until 20 V is displayed If the instrument has two channels 2634B or 2636B and is in dual channel display mode press the DISPLAY b...

Page 13: ...eel to set the source value to 20 0000 V and then press the navigation wheel to enter the selection and exit EDIT mode Step 2 Set the source limit 1 Press the LIMIT key You will see a blinking character in the LimA value field 2 While that character is still blinking press down RANGE keys as needed to select the 10 mA limit range Verify that the source limit value in the LimA field is 10 0000 mA C...

Page 14: ...lected the Series 2600B automatically selects the best range for the measured value You will briefly see the display shown below and then the main display screen reappears Step 4 Turn the output on Turn the output on by pressing the OUTPUT ON OFF control for 2634B and 2636B or 2635B The ON OFF indicator LED lights and measurements begin Step 5 Observe measurements Observe the measured voltage on t...

Page 15: ...or LED turns off For a basic understanding of the of the Series 2600B functionality we strongly recommend that first time users become familiar with the Series 2600B Reference Manual These steps confirm basic functionality of your 2634B 2635B or 2636B instrument Turn the instrument power OFF now Connect Unpack Safety FAQs Next Steps Introduction Test ...

Page 16: ...ront panel The included USB flash drive contains a copy of the 2400 personality script which allows the Series 2600B instrument to accept 2400 SCPI commands For more information about loading and running the 2400 personality script see Model 2400 emulation in the Series 2600B Reference Manual What do I do if I lost or formatted the included USB flash drive How can I get another copy of the 2400 pe...

Page 17: ...r to the Series 2600B Reference Manual for detailed information about all features of the instrument Keithley Instruments website See www tek com keithley for support and additional information about the instrument Connect Unpack Safety Test Introduction FAQs Next Steps ...

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