KEITHLEY 2600B Series Source Meter User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- KEITHLEY
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KEITHLEY 2600B Series Source Meter User Manual
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Valued customer:
This information serves as a notice regarding the known issue with the USB functionality in the 2600B Series SMU that were shipped with firmware version 4.0.0.
Please note:
- When transferring significant amounts of data from the instrument through the USB interface, over time the host will lose connection with the device and the USB communication times out.
- Although the USB interface can be used for general communication and data transfers, it is not advised to depend on this interface for tests that are run repeatedly over time.
- It is advised that all remote communications are delivered using GPIB or LAN interfaces.
Resolution:
- Impacted customers and distributors will be notified of the firmware fix, which can be applied by performing a firmware upgrade.
- Tektronix & Keithley remain committed to our customers and to delivering a quick resolution for this issue.
How to upgrade the firmware:
NOTE: This firmware upgrade only applies to instruments with firmware version 4.0.0 or higher.
- Copy the firmware upgrade file to a USB flash drive.
- Verify that the upgrade file is in the root subdirectory of the flash drive and that it is the only firmware file in that location.
- Disconnect any input and output terminals that are attached to the instrument.
- Turn on the instrument power.
- Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the front panel of the instrument.
- From the instrument front panel, press the MENU key.
- Select Upgrade.
- Select the firmware file on the USB drive. Select Yes to confirm the upgrade. The upgrade starts and the instrument will reboot once the upgrade is complete.
- To verify the upgrade, select Menu > System Info > Firmware.
If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please go to the following link: Contact Tektronix Technical Support | Tektronix.
Keithley Instruments
28775 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
1-800-833-9200
tek.com/keithley
References
- Keithley Instruments & Products | Tektronix
- Contact Tektronix Technical Support | Tektronix
- Keithley Instruments & Products | Tektronix
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