Keithley 2000 — 6½-digit Multimeter¶
Overview¶
The Keithley 2000 is a high-accuracy 6½-digit multimeter with a SCPI command set similar to the HP 34401A.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 6½-digit DMM |
| Interface | GPIB, USB-TMC |
| Driver name | Keithley2000 |
| Resource patterns | GPIB?*::?*::INSTR, USB?*::?*::INSTR |
Connecting¶
- Connect the Keithley 2000 via GPIB or USB
- Click Add Instrument and select the resource
- Auto-detection parses the
*IDN?response (KEITHLEY INSTRUMENTS INC.,MODEL 2000) - Click Connect
Front Panel¶
The Keithley 2000 front panel is identical in layout to the HP 34401A front panel — it provides the same set of measurement buttons, range selector, and continuous mode toggle.
Sequence Blocks¶
The Keithley 2000 provides the same eight measurement blocks as the HP 34401A. All blocks share the same properties: Instrument, Range, Variable Name.
| Block | Measurement | Unit |
|---|---|---|
Keithley2000_MeasureDCV |
DC Voltage | V |
Keithley2000_MeasureACV |
AC Voltage (RMS) | V |
Keithley2000_MeasureDCI |
DC Current | A |
Keithley2000_MeasureACI |
AC Current (RMS) | A |
Keithley2000_MeasureResistance2W |
2-wire Resistance | Ω |
Keithley2000_MeasureResistance4W |
4-wire Resistance | Ω |
Keithley2000_MeasureFrequency |
Frequency | Hz |
Keithley2000_MeasurePeriod |
Period | s |
SCPI Commands¶
The driver sends standard IEEE 488.2 / SCPI commands compatible with the Keithley 2000 command reference:
| Action | Command |
|---|---|
| Configure DCV | CONF:VOLT:DC {range},DEF |
| Configure ACV | CONF:VOLT:AC {range},DEF |
| Trigger + read | READ? |
| Identification | *IDN? |
| Reset | *RST |