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1. when someone presses the LOCAL key on the front panel If you select At Time enter the time as follows 1 Select the date by positioning the cursor in the month day or year field and using the up and down arrows to increase or decrease digits The date format is mm dd yyyy Where mm 2 digit month dd day and yyyy 4 digit year 2 Enter the time in 24 hour format by positioning the cursor in the hours minutes or seconds field and entering the digits The maximum time you can set is 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds Where hh hours mm minutes ss seconds With Interval Of Enter the interval time in the following format hh mm ss Where hh hours mm minutes ss seconds e The maximum interval time is 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds e The minimum interval time can be set 0 5 seconds 4 10 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 4 KI Link Terminating Upon Select one of the following options to instruct the instrument to stop taking readings and logging the data e Number of Readings 1 to approximately 65535 Excel 2003 or later or 1 to approximately 1048575 Excel 2007 or later e Duration when someone presses the LOCAL key on the front panel The available duration time is within 1 second to 65535 seconds Chart The following figure shows the Chart tab Refer to the following topics for information about the fields on the Chart tab Figur
2. KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 4 KI Link Get Single Reading Use Get Single Reading to obtain a single reading from the instrument and select the cell in which to save the reading liti Click the Get Single Reading gt icon to display the Get Single Reading dialog box Figure 34 Get Single Reading Get Single Reading Multimeter Function DC Voltage Insert Measurment In Cell A51 _ Display Units OK Exit Logging Charts Use Logging Charts to set up data logging and display it on a chart ail icon Click the Logging Charts The KI Link software displays the Logging Charts dialog box This dialog box has two tabs e Logging e Charts 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 4 9 Section 4 KI Link KI Tool And Kl Link Software User s Manual Logging The following figure shows the Logging tab Refer to the following topics for information about the fields on the Logging tab Figure 35 Data logging Logging Charts m mese om OE OGEEEE _ 3X Logging Charts Begin Logging Data s Immediately At Time C Extemal Trigger Terminating Upon With Interval of 0 hh 0 mm zl amp Number of Readings 20 C Duration hh o mm ss Begin Logging Data Select one of the following options to instruct the instrument to take readings and log the data e Immediately right now e At Time at a specific time in the future e External Trigger
3. Resistance AW Frequency Period TEMP TCOUPLE DC Ratio CAP Enable 2ND 2 Select a function from the function list Use the default values for range and resolution or open the drop down menus to display a list that shows appropriate values for the function Click the values you want to use If you are taking a second measurement with the instrument check the Enable 2ND box Click the Submit button when you are finished selecting values Click Exit to close this dialog box 9 T M 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 4 7 Section 4 KI Link KI Tool And Kl Link Software User s Manual File Access Use the File Access dialog box to save instrument settings to a file and restore them for use To save settings to a file 1 EE s EE Click the File Access icon The KI Tool displays the dialog box shown in the following figure Figure 33 Load Multimeter Setting from File Save Multimeter Setting to File Load Multimeter Setting from File C Save Multimeter Setting to File OE Select Save Multimeter Settings to File Click OK The Windows Save As dialog box opens Enter the name that you want to use as the file name Click OK To restore the settings 1 2 9 4 select Load Multimeter Settings from File Click OK The Windows Save As dialog box opens Click the saved file you want to restore Click Save 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012
4. e Kl Link What is the KI Tool The KI Tool software does not require programming to provide charting and graphing capabilities simplifying setup and basic measurement applications requiring graphical data representation Scale offset and level can be adjusted to fine tune images for visual evaluation of signal and noise elements over time It also includes tabular data and Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI command prompt windows for maximum flexibility Data sets can also be saved to disk files Section 1 Introduction KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual The KI Tool software simulates the front panel operation of a Keithley Instruments digital multimeter including the following functions e DC voltage DCV e AC voltage ACV e DC current DCI e AC current ACI e 2 wire resistance 20 e 4 wire resistance 40 e Frequency FREQ e Period e Continuity CONT e Diode e Resistance temperature detectors TEMP e Thermocouple TCOUPL e Capacitance 4F The KI Tool software allows you to quickly control the instrument over USB or GPIB if equipped The KI Tool software provides MIN MAX AVG and count math functions What is the KI Link KI Link software provides Microsoft Word and Excel add in tools for remotely storing and recalling the measured values from these applications System requirements Operating system The KI Tool and KI Link applications run on computers with the
5. 3 Section 2 Installing the software In this section Installing the software cccccseecccseseeeceeseecceeeeesenseesseneeessees 2 1 Connecting instruments to a compulter 2 2 Installing the software To install NI VISA Refer to the reference manual for information about installing NI VISA The reference manual is located on the CD ROM that came with your instrument Information about installing NI VISA is also available on the Keithley Instruments website http www keithley com To install the KI Tool and KI Link software The installation software is located on the CD ROM that came with your instrument 1 Run the executable file to install the software 2 Select your language 3 When the Keithley Instruments Software Setup wizard displays follow the instructions to install the software During the software installation the Software Setup wizard places Kl Tool Excel Add In and Word Add in icons on the computer desktop and in the program start menu The following figure shows what the desktop icons look like Figure 1 KI Tool icons fh m f a Wi a a KI Tool KI LIMK Excel KI LINK Word Add In Add In Section 2 Installing the software KI Tool And Kl Link Software User s Manual To remove the soflware If itis ever necessary to remove the software use the Uninstall selection in the Keithley Instruments folder under the program start menu Figure 2 Unins
6. 9 Device Settings window instrument without 2ND function capabilities MODEL 2100 USBTMC 1310510 MODEL 2110 USBTMC 1373363 Settings Function Resolution v Slow 5 Digits v Submit Get Multimeter Setting 1 Device List Lists the instruments connected to the computer If you want to view or change an instrument s settings click to highlight the instrument Me If you want to use the configuration settings already set from the instrument s front panel click Get Multimeter Settings 3 8 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool 2 Function Lists the functions available for the instrument To configure a function 1 Click the function you want to configure After you select a function to configure the labels for the drop down menus will change depending on which function you are configuring See the following table for information about the labels associated with each function 2 Configure additional settings as necessary e 4 Resolution Filter Aperture or Unit on page 3 10 e 5 2ND function if equipped on page 3 11 e 6 Range for 2ND function if equipped on page 3 12 e 7 NPLC Bandwidth Aperture Integration Time and Type on page 3 12 3 Click Submit when you are finished with the configuration Me You must click Submit for the settings to take effect See the figure in the Device Settings on page 3 7 sectio
7. Reading Setup Multimeter 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 4 KI Link About the KI Link software Use the About button on the toolbar to e View information about operating system compatibility e Select the language The default language is English If you select another language the KI Link software will display menus in the selected language To view information about operating system compatibility 1 Click the About KI Link software button The Kl Link software displays the About dialog box shown in the following figure Figure 26 About dialog box About Language Keithley KI Link Support Windows 2000 XP VIS LA T Office 2000 A4P 2007 Version 1 0 Copyright C 2011 Keithley Instruments Inc OR Cancel 2 f you want to select a language use the following procedure or click the OK button to close the dialog To select the language 1 Click the Language tab on the About dialog box The KI Link software displays the language list shown in the following figure Figure 27 KI Tool language About Language English U 5 Chinese Traditional OSEE _Chinese Simplity OR Cancel 2 Click the language you want 3 Click OK to close the About dialog box 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 4 3 Section 4 KI Link KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Connect to Device The KI Link software can only control one i
8. following versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system e Microsoft Windows XP Home Professional or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 3 32 bit or Service Pack 2 64 bit e Windows Server 2003 32 bit and 64 bit Service Pack 2 required for 64 bit Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 32 bit and 64 bit e Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate or Enterprise with Service Pack 2 32 bit and 64 bit e Windows 7 Starter Home Premium Professional Ultimate or Enterprise 32 bit and 64 bit 10 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 1 Introduction NI VISA Runtime NI VISA is National Instruments NI implementation of the VISA standard There are two versions a full version and a run time version The Keithley I O Layer KIOL contains a licensed version of the NI VISA Run Time Engine that contains only the binary files DLLs that allow the NI VISA drivers to operate If you already have NI software such as LabVIEW M or LabWindows installed you have a valid license that can be used with Keithley drivers and application software If you do not have NI software installed you must install the KIOL to install the the drivers Obtaining the software The required software is provided on the CD ROM that came with your instrument This software is also available on the Keithley Instruments website http www keithley com 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 1
9. on the instrument If the GPIB interface is available on your instrument refer to the Reference manual that came with your instrument for information about using GPIB 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 2 3 Section 3 KI Tool In this section Starting the KI TOO Software eesseeeeeeereee 3 1 RAS Oe ate ds eerie seca aces agen anata c E oe Ss EDU Messa EE 3 2 BIS ge ese ta arene ee et eee re oe AR EE E oy NY A 3 6 Starting the KI Tool Software NOTE Connect the instruments to the computer first before starting the KI Tool software If you forget to connect the instruments first you can click Refresh on the Settings menu to display the instruments Refer to Refresh on page 3 18 for details To start the KI Tool software from the desktop Double click the KI Tool software icon shown in the following figure The KI Tool software opens Figure 3 KI Tool icon If the KI Tool software icon is not on your desktop perform the procedure below to start the KI Tool software from the Windows start menu To start the KI Tool software from the start menu 1 Click Start All programs and then click the Keithley Instruments folder The folder opens as shown in the following figure Figure 4 Start menu Keithley Instruments Keithley Communicator Keithley Configuration Panel m Uninstall Lb KESCPI b KI LINK Lb KFTOOL KI Tool Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual 2
10. or stop taking measurement readings The Operation menu has three selections e Multiple Readings on page 3 24 e Start Readings on page 3 24 e Stop Headings on page 3 24 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 23 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And Kl Link Software User s Manual Multiple Readings Multiple Readings keeps the chart from updating while the instrument is taking readings The KI Tool software stores the readings in a file and does not display dynamic curves Multiple Readings takes a specified number of measurements and puts them into the specified lists When you select Multiple Readings stop is enabled while data is being taken The following figure shows the Multiple Readings dialog box The following topics describe the fields in the Multiple Readings dialog box Figure 19 Multiple readings Multiple Readings lea MODEL 2110 USBTIMC 1311124 IMODEL 2110 USBTMC 1311128 Number of Readings l Record List 1 Start Reading Exit Instrument List Use Instrument List to select the instrument to use to take the readings Number of Readings Enter the number of readings you want the instrument to take The minimum number of readings you can take is 1 and the maximum number is 50 000 Record List Open the drop down menu to select the record that the instrument will use for storing readings Start Readings Click the Start Readings button to start the measurements Stop Readings Click the S
11. provides the following menus e Settings on page 3 6 e Record on page 3 18 e Operation on page 3 23 e ool on page 3 24 e Help on page 3 26 Settings Use the Settings menu to configure device and reading settings The Settings menu has four selections e Device Settings on page 3 7 e Heading Settings on page 3 12 e Refresh on page 3 18 e Exit on page 3 18 3 6 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Device Settings Use Device Settings to set up the selected instrument Alternatively you can copy the present local settings from the instrument Depending on which model instrument you are setting up the Device Settings window may have different settings The following figure shows the Device Settings window for an instrument equipped with second measurement 2ND function capabilities Figure 8 Device Settings window instrument with 2ND function capabilities Device List MODEL 2110 USBTMC 1311124 MODEL 2110 USBTMC 1311128 min Function Range Resolution AUTO m 10 PLC 2ND function Range NPLC Resistance IW NONE 4 NONE i Resistance 4W Frequency Period Continuity Get Multimeter Setting 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual The following figure shows the Device Settings window for an instrument without 2ND function capabilities Figure
12. to the instrument list Exit Click the Exit button to close the KI Tool software Record Use the Record menu to view and chart previously saved records Refer to Save on page 3 17 for information about saving records The Record menu has two selections e View Record on page 3 18 e Chart Record on page 3 20 View Record Use the View Record selection to view previously saved records The KI Tool software displays a maximum of 10 previously recorded readings on the Record List Click a record to select and display it Use the buttons in the View Record dialog box to perform the following operations on the records e Refresh Record Update the display e Delete Delete a saved record e Output to CVS Export the saved record to CSV format Microsoft Excel uses this format 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Figure 15 View Record 12 05 07 16 12 05 22 16 M 2 2 05 23 20 I2 05 23 2D TESTERTERT T 15 25 7 12 06 22 nk ios Record Contents uD E0 Cn Cn Carm e Value 0 000085 0 000141 0 000014 0 000110 0 000026 0 000122 0 000017 0 000107 0 000028 0 000090 D 000040 0 000101 0 000021 0 000107 0 000020 0 000101 0 000018 E Value 2ND 349 400512 1 539 973144 1 528 028747 1 339 930969 1 339 928710 1 228 186828 527 966125 1 339 570922 1 339 482604 1 239 718688 1 5
13. 3 IMETR 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 4 5 Section 4 KI Link KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual To disconnect an instrument 1 If the Select Device dialog box is not open click the Connect to Device zi icon to open it Figure 31 Device Connect Identified Instruments on My Computer Instrument Manufacturer Address Multimeter MODEL 2100 KEITHLEY IM USBO 0x05E6 0 2100 1310510 INSTR gt Multimeter MODEL 2110 KEITHLEY IN USB 0 0x05E6 0x2110 1373363 INSETR Connect 2 Click the Disconnect button After your computer disconnects from the instrument the KI Link software removes the Key Lock e icon from the selected instrument 3 You can connect another instrument on the list or click the OK button to exit the Select Device dialog box To search the device list for instruments that are connected Click the Search button The Select Device dialog box displays all instruments connected to your computer 4 6 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 4 KI Link Setup Multimeter Use the Setup Multimeter dialog box to configure the instrument To configure the instrument 1 Click the Setup Multimeter 3 icon The KI Link software displays the Device Settings dialog box shown in the following figure Figure 32 Device Settings dialog box Device Settings DC Voltage Range DC Current AC Voltage AC Current rr Resistance 2W NPLC 0 001 PLC
14. 39 950561 1 339 865905 1 249 658325 239 665649 1 539 749877 1 339 903684 339 943603 1 E cm m ie am le a ai MAX MIN AVG 227 193701 1 1 463 gt Record Display The Record Display lists the following information for each reading in the record e Record number in the first column e Value the reading value e Value 2ND the reading value for the 2ND function If the instrument is not configured for a 2ND function the field will be blank If the instrument does not support a 2ND function the field will not be present e Time the time the reading was taken in hours minutes and seconds The time is displayed in 24 hour format Data Quantity Displays the number of readings taken 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 19 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And Kl Link Software User s Manual 3 20 MAX MIN AVG Displays the following information e MAX the value of the maximum highest reading in the record e MIN the value of the minimum lowest reading in the record e AVG the average value of all readings in the record Data Filter The Data Filter allows you to set upper and lower boundaries to sort the readings To use the data filter 1 Enter the upper limit in the HI Limiter field 2 Enter the lower limit in the LO Limiter field 3 Click Search to start the filter Range Browsing Use the Range Browsing menu to select a range of readings within the record to view Exit C
15. 4 FREQ FREQ PERIOD PERIOD CAP TEMP TCOUPL 3 CURR VOLT CURR RTD m a C T S S S E A E po ixl e ee d a A1 1 ee ee Q2 04 LLL E LLL LL eee eee mop pure ist oil Feacwm renooworn e f wmonmm NN NK Open the drop down menu and click the appropriate choice for the 2ND function you selected Me If you want to stop taking two different measurements click NONE to remove the 2ND function 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 11 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual 3 12 6 Range for 2ND Function if equipped Lists the ranges available for the 2ND function you selected in the list of 2ND functions The 2ND function you select determines what ranges are available Open the drop down menu and click the appropriate choice for the 2ND function you selected Refer to 5 2ND function if equipped on page 3 11 for information about selecting a 2ND function Me Click AUTO to select autorange 7 NPLC Bandwidth Aperture Integration Time and Type Open the drop down menu and click the selection you want 8 Submit Click the Submit button when you are finished configuring the KI Tool software to take readings If you do not click Submit the settings will not take effect 9 Get Multimeter Settings Use the Get Multimeter Settings button to retrieve the present instrument configuration to the Device Settings window 10 Exit Us
16. 998E 06 Last Point on Chart id 2 42347E 06 1 45HBH3E U6 1 71839E 06 1 07411E 06 1 57507E 06 2 3 A 5 b 7 E 9 20101129 05 17 20 PM 4 12 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 4 KI Link Figure 39 Measured data on different sheets A E C D E F l Time DC Voltage Start Time 2010 11 29 17 03 32 Z 17 03 32 000 9 7394E 07 Interval Q0 00 Q0 00 1 17 03 34 000 1 35696 06 17 03 34 000 7 06557E 7 Samples Completed 10 5 17 03 35 000 1 912 166 06 6 17 03 35 000 21 2058 9E Ob Last Point on Chart 10 7 17 03 26 000 T 709082E 07 o o SB 17 03 36 000 2 S129E 06 1 17 03 37 000 1 3401 76 06 x 3 37 00 1 44BB5E OD 3 3B 0UD 1 8 9D VE DUb 0 413 33 FM C ODIO 6 8061 CIGL START PAUSE and STOP Use the START PAUSE and STOP icons to control data capture to the KI Link software e Use to start e Use ll to pause e Use Mto stop 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 4 13 Section 4 KI Link KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual 4 14 Microsoft Word Starting the KI Link software add in for Microsoft Word To start the software 1 Double click the KI LINK Word Add In icon on the desktop Word opens Figure 40 KI LINK Word Add In icon KI LINK Word Add In 2 The toolbar displays Me If there is an Add Ins tab click it to display the toolbar Figure 41 Toolbar Home Insert Page Layout References Mai
17. Click the KI TOOL folder 3 Click KI Tool The KI Tool software opens Changing the language By default the KI Tool software displays menu items in English You have the option to change the language to Chinese If you select another language the KI Link software will display menus in the selected language Refer to the Help on page 3 26 topic for information about how to change the language Workspace The workspace is the environment that appears when you open the KI Tool software The workspace contains areas which provide e Access to tools to configure instruments connected to the computer e Access to tools and menu items to control the KI Tool software s charting and graphing capabilities The following figure shows the KI Tool software workspace The workspace is divided into seven areas described in the following topics Figure 5 KI Tool Workspace 3 Lethngs eco Upocchan lee Hep BUEL J LEE LAI SRSLY MODEL 1 e EB TRAC IJ CAES Faeghme LE s Fane AUTO ro TEs Fume FREQ d shii cmph 7 Er T Somle 3x3 E Cf se 15 SET un Reading Speed Iing Hatar Epicier 1 x x r X MU 30 rerdmnga FUNTION MODEL G0 CSET Wiles OOA JR 77077200 De ACI JW TERET MODE TALT AME aa a is MODIL21kCSDTME 7340 Ie AD rowna Dv po AW 2 HEC CUNT mem 3 70 u gt CAF 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual
18. N A 1 uF 10 uF 100 uF 3 Range or Sensor Lists the ranges available for the function you selected in the list of functions If you selected TEMP or TCOUPLE this list will list sensors To make a selection open the drop down menu and click the range or sensor Or click AUTO to use autorange 4 Resolution Filter Aperture or Unit Open the drop down menu and click the appropriate choice for the function you selected 3 10 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool 5 2ND Function if equipped The Model 2110 is equipped with a dual measurement feature It allows a user to configure the instrument to take two different measurements in a sequential order and to display the results simultaneously If you are using the KI Tool software with an instrument that provides dual measurement capability the second measurement function 2ND settings display in the Device Settings window If you are using an instrument without this capability no 2ND function settings are present See the following table for information about the 2ND functions available for each main measurement function The main measurement function you select determines which 2ND functions are available In the following table the symbol e indicates which 2ND functions are available for each main measurement function Diode and continuity testing are not available as a 2ND functions a ACV DCI ACI o2 0
19. Section 3 KI Tool 1 Menu bar The menu bar provides menus and buttons to configure and run the KI Tool software The menu bar is located at the top of the user interface Refer to Menus on page 3 6 for information about the menus on the menu bar 2 Toolbar The toolbar contains tools to control the KI Tool software operation and to set up functions gt Click the start icon to start plotting data on the graph E Click the stop icon to stop plotting data on the graph p Click the settings icon to open the Device Settings on page 3 7 menu 3 Instrument List For each instrument connected to the computer the Instrument List e Identifies the instrument by its model number and serial number e Shows the present function and range selected e Provides a drop down menu to select a second measurement 2ND function if desired 4 Graph Settings The Graph Settings area provides controls to scale and control the graph The following figure shows the Graph Settings area Figure 6 Graph Settings Up Dr Y Scale 50 Offset 0 SET Reading Speed 25ms Shift Graph X Max 100 readings Shift Graph The Shift Graph control allows you to shift positions of the lines on the graph This feature is useful when graphing dual measurements or graphing data from multiple instruments Use the Up and Dn down buttons to position the lines on the graph display Each time you click a button the graph shifts up o
20. d select the appropriate Y Scale vertical measurement unit for the chart Drawing with all Select Drawing with all to use all readings in the record to draw the chart Drawing data from Select Drawing data from to choose a section of readings in the record to graph 1 Enter the reading number of the first entry for the graph 2 Enter the reading number of the last entry for the graph For example if the Data Quantity is 22 you can use this selection to start the chart at reading number 12 and end it at reading number 20 If you enter a reading number that is greater than the total number of readings the following error message displays Figure 18 KI Tool Error x Over range Please re enter o 3 22 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Graph The KI Tool software graphs the data and displays the chart Drawing Use the Drawing button to instruct the Kl Tool software to create the chart based on the selections in the Settings 2ND Drawing if equipped If the record you are charting has a 2ND function measurement use the 2ND Drawing button to plot the 2ND function measurement readings Clear Use the Clear button to reset the display to blank Exit Use the Exit button to close the Chart Record window Data Selection Slider Use the Data Selection Slider to step through data points Operation The Operation menu instructs the instrument to start
21. e 36 Charts Logging Charts a EE 1 oc Logging Charts Chart type c No Chart Graph Strip Chart Number Of Data Points 10 Place chart in Separate Sheet s Same Sheet Chart Type Select one of the following chart types e No Chart Select No Chart to keep the data from appearing on the chart until you click the OK button e Graph e Strip Chart If you select Strip Chart enter the number of data points iuda i the Examples on page 4 12 topic for information about what the different types of charts ook like Place Chart In Select one of the following print display options for the chart e Separate Sheet e Same Sheet 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 4 11 Section 4 KI Link KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Examples This topic shows some examples of charts Figure 37 Strip chart example EL E C E F fire Ot othege O _ fart Tima SOT ieit O ENJE 1 Don 7 Sane i ITIN H TED OGJIDE RDD Le DOO r Eassgdees Cerrito et up LIE gENE rr prin pp d Logging c h Art j Lam Polat on Chant Mae Points oa firip Chaar ee arm Chart Type C Na Chart Graph E Strip Chart Number Of Data Ports 200 Ju sm Place Charts n C Separate Sheet amp Same Sheet B DC voltage m 2010 11 29 17 17 20 2 21219E 06 Interval 00 00 00 500 2 2 19 196 06 2 29207E 06 Samples Completed 10 1 56411E 06 1 59
22. e the Exit button to close the Device Settings window Reading Settings Use Reading Settings to configure the following KI Tool software settings e Store the readings from multiple devices simultaneously e Display the readings in the color you select e Save the readings to a record Reading Mode Select Single Device on page 3 13 or Multiple Devices on page 3 14 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Single Device Click Single Device to configure the instrument to take readings on one device only The KI Tool software displays the following dialog box Click the Change Color and 2ND Change Color buttons if present to change the color s of the graph display Figure 10 Reading Mode single device Reading Mode can be set to read data from a single ia device or multiple devices simultaneously Reading Mode Single Device C Multiple Devices l Please select a record 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 13 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Multiple Devices The Multiple Device selection is only available when multiple instruments are connected to the computer The maximum number of devices you can connect is four To configure more than one instrument 1 Select Multiple Devices The KI Tool software displays the Reading Settings dialog box 2 Click the gt gt and lt lt buttons
23. ftware User s Manual String Received The KI Tool software displays any information the instrument returns in the String Received display area Exit Click the Exit button to close the KI Tool software Help Use the Help menu to view the KI Tool software version information view this manual and change the language Figure 21 About Multimeter Tool About Multimeter Tool About Language a9 KLTOOL Version 1 073 Windows 2000 EP VISTA SF Copyright 7 2012 Rerthley Instruments Inc http hana keithley com 3 26 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool To select the language 1 Click the Language tab on the About dialog box The KI Link software displays the language list shown in the following figure Figure 22 KI Tool language About Language English U 5 Enelish Uu 5 Chinese Traditional Chinese Simplif y OK Cancel 2 Click the language you want 3 Click OK to close the About dialog box 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 27 Section 4 KI Link In this section OverV e W MORTUO 4 1 Overview Before you can start using the KI Link software you must install the software and connect instruments to your computer Refer to the Getting started see Installing the software on page 2 1 section for information about installing the software The Kl Link software works with e Microsoft Excel on page 4 1 e Micr
24. lick the Exit button to close the View Record window Chart Record Use Chart Record to draw graphs of previously saved readings The following figure shows the Chart Record window The window has seven areas described in the following topics 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Figure 16 Chart Record Chart Record les Settings DTP pues 2 a E TTE TET ER TTIE E INE Dana Record 5 12 06 12 15 24 15 Data Quantity 463 e GE Color Print Change Color Y Scale 50u TNDDrasang Clear Drawing data from 50 te 100 Exit 30 12 06 12 13 15 0 000100959405000 Settings Use the Settings area of the Chart Records window to set up the following charting operations e Select a record to chart e Display the records in the color you select e Setthe Y scale for the chart 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 21 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual The following figure shows the Settings area Refer to the following topics for descriptions of the settings Figure 17 Settings Select Record Open the drop down menu and select a previously saved record you want to chart Data Quantity This field displays the number of readings in the selected record Change Color Click the Change Color button to display the color palette Select the color for the record display Y Scale Open the drop down menu an
25. lings Review View Add Ins AB About kr ER Gap E on Using the KI Link software for Word Refer to Using the toolbar on page 4 2 The KI Link software for Word toolbar operation is very similar to the Kl Link software for Excel operation 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 Specifications are subject to change without notice All Keithley trademarks and trade names are the property of Keithley Instruments Inc All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies KEITHLEY A GREAT ER MEAS URE QT CONFIDENCE Keithley Instruments Inc Corporate Headquarters 28775 Aurora Road Cleveland Ohio 44139 440 248 0400 Fax 440 248 6168 1 888 KEITHLEY www keithley com 12 06
26. n for information about what the numeric designators in the following table indicate 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 9 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Function Label choices iaberm DC Voltage Range AUTO 100m Vdc 1 Vdc Resolution 0 001 PLC 0 006 PLC 0 02 PLC 0 06 10 Vdc 100 Vdc 1000 PLC 0 2 PLC 0 6 PLC 1 PLC 10 Vdc PLC 100 PLC DC Current Range AUTO 10m Adc 100 Adc Resolution 0 001 PLC 0 006 PLC 0 02 PLC 0 06 1 Adc 3 Adc 10 Adc PLC 0 2 PLC 0 6 PLC 1 PLC 10 PLC 100 PLC AC Voltage Range AUTO 100m Vdc 1 Vdc Filter 3 HZ 20 HZ 200 HZ 10 Vdc 100 Vdc 750 Vdc AC Current AUTO 1 Adc 3 Adc 10 3 HZ 20 HZ 200 HZ Adc Resistance Range AUTO 100 ohm 1K ohm Resolution 0 001 PLC 0 006 PLC 0 02 PLC 0 06 2W 10K ohm 100K ohm PLC 0 2 PLC 0 6 PLC 1 PLC 10 ohm 1M ohm 10M ohm PLC 100 PLC 100M ohm Resistance Range AUTO 100 ohm 1K ohm Resolution 0 001 PLC 0 006 PLC 0 02 PLC 0 06 4W 10K ohm 100K ohm PLC 0 2 PLC 0 6 PLC 1 PLC 10 ohm 1M ohm 10M ohm PLC 100 PLC 100M ohm 10 Vdc 100 Vdc 750 Vdc 10 Vdc 100 Vdc 750 Vdc TEMP Sensor PT100 D100 F100 Unit C F K PT385 PT3916 NTCT SPRTD USER TCOUPLE Senor K J R S T E N C DC Ratio Range AUTO 100m Vdc 1 Vdc Resolution 0 001 PLC 0 006 PLC 0 02 PLC 0 06 10 Vdc 100 Vdc 1000 PLC 0 2 PLC 0 6 PLC 1 PLC 10 Vdc PLC 100 PLC CAP Range AUTO inf 100nf 100nf N A
27. nstrument at a time Use the Connect to Device dialog to e Connect instruments e Disconnect instruments e Search the device list for instruments that are connected To connect an instrument 1 Click the Connect to Device J icon The Kl Link software displays the Select Device dialog box shown in the following figure Figure 28 Select Device dialog box Identified Instruments on My Computer Manufacturer Connect Disconnect 4 4 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 4 KI Link 2 Click the Search button The KI Link software displays the Select Device dialog box showing the Identified Instruments on My Computer list shown in the following figure Figure 29 Identified Instruments on My Computer list Multimeter MODEL 2100 KEITHLEY IN USB0 0x05E6 0x2100 1310510 IMSTR Multimeter MODEL 2110 KEITHLEY IM USBO0 0x05E6 0x2110 13 3363 INSTR 3 Select the device you want to connect 4 Click the Connect button After your computer connects to the instrument the KI Link software displays the Key Lock e icon in the Instrument field to indicate that the instrument is connected Figure 30 Key Lock icon indicates connected instrument Identified Instruments on My Computer Manufacturer Multimeter MODEL 2100 KEITHLEY IM UZB 0 0x 05E6 0x2100 1310510 INZTR gt Multimeter MODEL 2110 KEITHLEY IM UZB 0 U0x05E6 0x2110 13 3356
28. nt tales a reading When the instrument is not taking readings the display shows the last reading taken The Instrument Information display only shows information about one instrument at a time Select the instrument to display from the Instrument List as shown in the following figure 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Figure 7 Select instrument from Instrument List to display readings I MODEL 2100 USBTMC 1310510 MODEL 2110 USBTMC 1373363 Reading Speed 25ms AX Max 100 readings 1 MODEL 2110 USBTMC_1373363 DCV 0000063328364800 C 1 2ND FREQ Ho 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 5 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual 6 Function Panel Select the function you want the instrument to perform by clicking the desired function button See the following table for a description of each function Button Funct ooo por DG current measurement 0000000000000 acl AC current measurement OOOO O aw a wire 0 4 resistance measurement 0000 DIODE Diode Pest SSS QW 2 wire Q 2 resistance measurement FREQ Frequency measurement S O CONT Capacitance 4F measurement DCI ACI 4W 2W 7 Graph Display The Graph Display area shows the readings from all connected instruments in a graphical format Headings will not display until you select Start Readings on page 3 24 from the Operation menu Menus The menu bar
29. osoft Word on page 4 14 Both of these products must be installed on the same computer as the KI Tool software Microsoft Excel Starting the KI Link software add in for Microsoft Excel To start the software 1 Double click the KI LINK Excel Add In icon on the desktop Figure 23 KI Link EXCEL Add In icon E h A PEZ KI LIMK Excel Add In Section 4 KI Link KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual The following message may appear Figure 24 Message Microsoft Forms i This application is about to initialize ActiveX controls that might be unsafe If you trust the source of this file select OK and the controls will be initialized using your current workspace settings 2 Click OK If you are using an earlier version of Microsoft Office than Office 2007 the KI Link software toolbar displays 3 If you are using Office 2007 or 2010 click the Add Ins tab The following figure shows how the KI Link software toolbar displays in Excel 2010 Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Add Ins Acrobat About KI UNK EP Gay S loon UU V qp gag Using the toolbar The toolbar provides easy access to all of the KI Link software features The following figure shows the KI Link software toolbar The following topics describe the icons on the toolbar Figure 25 Toolbar STOP PAUSE START 7 QM About KI UNK DA Ear EBB ion 10 F Connect to Device E j f Logging Charts File access Get Single
30. r down by one division changing the position of the zero line 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 3 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual 3 4 Y Scale The Y Scale control allows you to adjust the size of the vertical axis division Use the Up and Dn down buttons to increase and decrease the span of the plots Offset The Offset control allows you to apply an offset to each data point by adding or subtracting the value entered Enter the offset value and click the SET button Reading Speed The Reading Speed conirol allows you to set the amount of time in milliseconds ms that the instrument takes between readings Select the Reading Speed from the drop down menu X Max The X Max control allows you to select the maximum number of readings that will display on the completed graph When you select an X Max value the KI Tool software will show all the readings until it reaches the X Max number of readings Then it will show the last X Max number of readings For example if the instrument takes 1000 readings and X Max is set to 100 the KI Tool software will only display 100 readings on the completed graph 5 Instrument Information The Instrument Information display shows information about each instrument that is connected including e Model number and serial number e Selected function e Line color e The reading that the instrument is presently taking This display changes each time the instrume
31. s cso uioedpisem peii cose cc reconvene set ee IM Mia esM dis MM Ud EM 2 3 FO Me 3 1 oles lati gle the of dfe fee oh REEL 3 1 dice me eV 9i cie Tem 3 2 BOI DO E E EN E E fase pce E E aps DP oM SEP e x DAR ORI E E A OD EN URN IDA P UE 3 2 REB Ue e PCT eres 3 3 ra fore sc RENDER mcm 3 3 FEX acorn ag a B DRE RT ERROR TP Cm 3 3 COSE Es Ee UT Tr 3 3 5 Instrument Information PEE EE LETTER 3 4 O a0 ge ed ca RENE o m TTE 3 6 ge C cole 9 AB 2 Aen nnn eee ne erent eee A en ane et een ve ere ere ere 3 6 E Ne ANDEREN NO TREE 3 6 ON CP NOR RT HEP ICT EU ERIT RU EE NEIN 3 6 igo P 3 18 A I8 TES 18 RR IN EN NUR 3 23 Ic n 3 24 BS OE OE IE E E DNPTE Ke 3 26 EL EEEE E 4 1 BE OIA A A O EE E EAE E crie E T E E EEEE S N 4 1 KO O E 0 ee a E a a CT a 4 1 peers gerere RT E 4 14 Section 1 Introduction In this section WV IG OUN GS PRENDE 1 1 What isthe BI THO eei isa Dee ean me eee erent teen ots oue 1 1 What is the Ne he deacte PP EE 1 2 System requirements sssesssssssssseeeeene nnne 1 2 Obtaining the software ssseseeeesssseseeeennmennnnnnn 1 3 Welcome Thank you for using a Keithley Instruments product This manual provides information about the following start up software and utilities included with your product e KI Tool
32. s dialog box repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the 2ND color Figure 13 Color palette BEER S SEER OD EMEN JEERES BERR Ei g i i E H H H Custom colors ah Mb M E M LH I OH d JE Define Custom Colors gt gt Gane LN 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Save Use Save to record readings You can save up to 10 records To record readings 1 Select the Save check box 2 Select one of the numbered records for recording readings in the drop down menus 3 If you are recording from multiple instruments refer to Multiple Devices on page 3 14 for information about toggling between the different devices Figure 14 Select Save to record readings CL EN Reading Mode can be set to read data from a single ay device or multiple devices simultaneously Reading Made Single Device C Multiple Devices The KI Tool software date and time stamps previously recorded records in the following format yy mm dd hh mm 00 Where e yy last two digits of the year e mm month e dd day of the month e hh hours in 24 hour format e mm minutes e ss seconds 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 17 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And Kl Link Software User s Manual 3 18 Refresh If you connect additional instruments to your computer after starting the KI Tool software click Refresh to add them
33. tall Keithley Instruments Keithley Communicator EE Keithley Configuration Panel tf Uninstall LE KESCPI 7 KI LINK LL K TOOL 1 Click Uninstall 2 When the Keithley Instruments Software Uninstall wizard displays follow the instructions to uninstall the software Connecting instruments to a computer NOTE Make sure you install the NI VISA Runtime on page 1 3 before you connect instruments to a computer NOTE Connect the instrument to the computer before starting the KI Tool software Using USB A USB cable is shipped with the instrument If the original cable is not available you will need a USB cable with a USB Type B connector on one end and a USB type A connector on the other end for each instrument you plan to connect to the computer at the same time using the USB interface Connect the Type A end of the cable to the host computer 2 Connect the Type B end of the cable to the instrument 3 Turn power to the instrument on 4 When the host computer detects the new USB connection the Found New Hardware Wizard will Start 5 On the Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software dialog box click No and then click Next 6 Onthe USB Test and Measurement device dialog box click Next and then click Finish 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 2 Installing the software Using GPIB GPIB is an optional interface and may not be installed
34. to toggle between the settings for different instruments See the following figures for the Reading Setting dialog boxes for a computer with two instruments Figure 11 Reading Settings for first instrument Reading Mode can be set to read data from a single device or multiple devices simultaneo Reading Mode C Single Device f Multiple Devices n Change Color Please select a record 3 14 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Figure 12 Reading Settings for second instrument Pisas hi can be set to read data from a s single Device MODEL 2110 USBTMC 1373363 gt gt S change Cotor lil Change cotes Please select a record 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 15 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual 3 16 Change Color Configure the KI Tool software to display the graphs for each instrument in the color you choose Not all instruments support Dual Measure Refer to 5 2ND function if equipped on page 3 11 for details You cannot select Dual Measure the KI Tool software enables Dual Measure when you select 2ND function If Dual Measure is enabled you will be able to select a color to graph the 2ND function To select a color 1 Click Change Color the KI Tool software displays the color palette as shown in the following figure 2 Select the color 3 Click OK If a 2ND Change Color button is on the Reading Setting
35. top Readings button to stop the measurements Tool Use the Tool menu has a command control submenu that provides an interactive dialog box for sending SCPI commands to the instruments connected to your computer Refer to your instrument s Reference manual for information about SCPI commands 3 24 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KI Tool And KI Link Software User s Manual Section 3 KI Tool Command Control The following figure shows the Command Control dialog box The following topics describe the fields in the Command Control dialog box Figure 20 Command Control Command Control MODEL 2110 USBTMC 131112 Send String Query String Recetved Device List The Device List drop down menu lists the instruments connected to the computer Open the drop down menu and click the instrument you want to configure operate or command Send String Enter the SCPI commands in the Send String dialog box Query Use the Query button to send the command in the Send String field to the instrument The KI Tool software displays any information the instrument returns in the String Received display area The Query command performs both a write and a read operation Write Use the Write button to send the command in the Send String field to the instrument Read Click the Read button to retrieve data from the output buffer of the selected instrument 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 3 25 Section 3 KI Tool KI Tool And KI Link So
36. www keithley com Kl Tool and Kl Link Software User s Manual 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 KEI I HLEY KI Tool And Kl Link Software User s Manual 2012 Keithley Instruments Inc Cleveland Ohio U S A All rights reserved Any unauthorized reproduction photocopy or use the information herein in whole or in part without the prior written approval of Keithley Instruments Inc is strictly prohibited All Keithley Instruments product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Keithley Instruments Inc Other brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Document number 2110 921 01 Rev A July 2012 Table of Contents gilgere Teo p Por ee 1 1 liia S 1 1 LIE HU Wheel oo ERU E TR 1 1 DN e E CERTE 1 2 oystem TediIremellls acusada eas vaut Maite paa xtd A used ce P ded pas dU has E Me I ERN 1 2 Operating system cccccccceseeseeccceeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeceeeeesseeeseeeeeeeesseeeseeceeeesssaeeeseeeeessssaaeeeeeeeesaaas 1 2 EUER IET TORT Cem 1 3 sri eh iege eT ITO 1 3 installing the SO AN recreate ccs ca wes ER EUM OU GU V RN OU QNA EDISNA EDEN DIEA E ERU QE 2 1 installing tne Solare mm 2 1 Connecting instruments to a COMPUTE seeesssssesseeeeeeeee nnne nennen nnns 2 2 BR TO M Hr 2 2 Ue Ws oie ech cc

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