SE_Step_KE_22xx Signal Express Step Readme

All documentation related to this series on instruments can be downloaded from Keithley Instruments, Inc.

1. Overview

Driver Name: SE_Step_KE_22xx

Instrument Driver Technology: LabVIEW SignalExpress 
Manufacturer: Keithley Instruments, Inc.
Supported Language(s): NI LabVIEW SignalExpess Tektronix Edition
Supported Model(s): 2200-20-5, 2200-30-5, 2200-32-3, 2200-60-2, 2200-72-1, 2220-30-1, 2220J-30-1, 2230-30-1, 2230J-30-1
Model(s) Tested: 2200-72-1, 2230-30-1
Interface(s): USB, GPIB
Firmware Revision(s) Tested: 1.15, 1.25

Certified: No
NI Supported: No
Source Code Available: Yes

Driver Revision: 1.3.0
Original Release Date: 10/26/2012
Current Revision Date: October-2012

2. Required Software

Some software components need to be installed before using this instrument driver. The minimum versions of these components are listed below, and can be downloaded from the Download Site.

 

  • NI-VISA 4.6 or later
  • NI LabVIEW SignalExpess Tektronix Edition 2.5.1 or later.

 

Refer to the NI LabVIEW SignalExpess Tektronix Edition webpage for more information about the following topics:

- Pre-Requisites/System Requirements for Tektronix Edition SignalExpress Limited Edition

- Release Notes for Tektronix Edition SignalExpress Limited Edition

- Instructions for Installing Tektronix Edition SignalExpress Limited Edition

- Download Tektronix Edition SignalExpress Limited Edition

http://www.tek.com/oscilloscope/tds3014b-software/ni-signalexpress-tektronix-edition-v251

 

Refer to the NI LabVIEW SignalExpess Tektronix Edition webpage for more information about the following topics::

- NI LabVIEW SignalExpess Tektronix Professional Edition:

http://www.tek.com/oscilloscope-software/signalexpress

3. Installation

This file contains information about using your custom designed Keithley SignalExpress Step.

This Step allows you to control your Instrument.

 

Note: These instructions assume that the NI LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition

software is already installed.

 

Note: You must use NI-VISA for this Step to work properly.  NI-VISA is

automatically installed when LabVIEW SignalExpress is installed.

 

1. Run the SE_Step_KE_22xx.exe provided as part of Step Installer.

 

2. Open the LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition software.

 

3. Click "Add Step" in the LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition main menu and

select Keithley -> select your instrument series.

 

4. The Step appears in the Project View of Signal Express and is ready to be used.

 

5. Connect the instrument to your PC.

 

Note: You can check the connection to your Instrument using the Measurement &

Automation Explorer or the TekVISA OpenChoice Instrument Manager.

 

6. Next, select the device in the LabVIEW SignalExpress step by selecting the

"VISA Resource" tab and selecting the device in the "VISA Resource Name" drop down list.

At this point, the interface is ready for use.

 

Note: If you don't see the instrument in the Resource Name drop down list,

Measurement & Automation Explorer or TekVISA OpenChoice Instrument Manager

can be used to help.  If these programs can't find the Instrument, the LabVIEW

SignalExpress software won't be able to interface with the instrument.

4. Known Issues

To report issues or provide feedback about this instrument driver, please send an email to [email protected]

 

None.

5. Revision History

The latest version of this instrument driver can be downloaded at the Keithley Instruments, Inc.

REV 1.3, 10/26/2012

Modified by: Keithley Instruments Inc., Cleveland, OH

Original Release