Jake A

Hello.
The error you report in your post title is the labview error. The reported instrument error is -285 TSP Syntax error.
This typically indicates that there is an unexpected character or misspelling in the command itself.
Since I cannot see the block diagram of your Labview program, I am unable to review the commands exactly.
However, I recommend running each command individually to determine the source of the error and reference that against the command in the manual.

Only CH 21 & 22 can switch/measure current directly.
On the other, differential channels, you would need to measure voltage with a series resistor and MATH function to collect a current reading.
 

I'm using a 7700 and 7702 switch card in my DAQ6510. I am trying to do switched current measurements on channels 1-10 and can't select current.

The Host ID used in the KickStart installation is tied directly to the PC clock and boot drive.
For this reason, any changes made to the clock or reformatting of your primary harddrive will cause the software to detect 'tampering' and the trial will be cancelled.
There is no way to reinstitute a trial on the original PC and a license purchase would be required.

My company recently purchased a new SMU for diode testing. We are using the KickStart program for some testing with the I-V Characterizer.
The laptop has not been updated and believed the date was 1/9/2020. I updated the clock to today and this caused the trial to expire.
I tried to move the date back to 1/9/2020, but now KickStart says the clock was tampered with.

Is it possible that I can have another trial license?

KICKSTARTFL-DL is the license for the Data Logger App in the KickStart 2 software.

This app is used with our data acquisition units (i.e. DAQ6510, 3706A) when using the switch cards, typically via the rear panel.

This app allows for multi-channel switching on supported instruments and will perform measurements dependent on your test settings.

 

KICKSTARTFL-DMM is the license for the DMM App in the KickStart 2 software.

This app is used with measurement units, including our suite of DMMs, our data acquisition units which have a single input terminal available (i.e. DAQ6510 front panel) and our sensitive products (i.e. electrometers and picoammeters).

Generally, These are instruments or operation modes that are a single input and do not include source capabilities (outside internal sources associated with resistance measurement functions).

 

Both of these Apps will perform measurements and will log data over time.

The apps are largely separated by their supported instruments (listed on the KickStart landing page) and intended application/purpose (data logger app for 'switching' and dmm app for single input).

You can find more information about KickStart here: https://www.tek.com/en/products/keithley/keithley-control-software-bench-instruments/kickstart

what’s the difference between the Datalogger and the DMM option?
Datalogger for the back side of the DAQ and DMM for using the ports at the front panel?
Or is it there is no recording function for the DMM option?

Hello,

These are the differences between 'real' compliance and range compliance:

When in real compliance, the source clamps at the displayed compliance value. For example, if the compliance voltage is set to 1V and the measurement range is 2V, output voltage will clamp at 1V. In this case the "CMPL" annunciator will flash.

When in range compliance, the source output clamps at the maximum compliance value for the fixed measurement range(not the compliance value). For example, if compliance is set to 1V and the measurement range is 200mV, output voltage will clamp at 210mV. In this situation, the units in the compliance display will flash. For example, with the following display

Vcmpl:10mA, the "mA" units indication will flash.

Since the :MEASure:[FUNCtion]? command is a less precise measurement command, I would recommend configuring your desired settings and then using the :TRACE subsystem to report the recorded data.
The manual has more information about each command subset and additional operation information:
https://www.tek.com/en/keithley-source-measure-units/keithley-smu-2400-series-sourcemeter-manual/series-2400-sourcemeter
You can also find an example below, configuring a sweep and performing measurements at the fastest rate available. This demonstrates configuration of manual ranges and the Trace system:

*RST
:SOUR:FUNC:MODE VOLT
:SOUR:LIST:VOLT 1,0,-1
:ARM:COUNT 1
TRIG:COUN 100
:TRIG:DEL 0.0
:SOUR:DEL 0.0
:SOUR:VOLT:RANGE 1
:SENSE:CURR:PROT 1e-3
:SENSE:FUNC:CONC OFF
:SENSE:FUNC 'CURR'
:SENSE:CURR:RANGE 1e-3
:SENSE:CURR:NPLC 0.01
:SENSE:AVERAGE:STAT OFF
:DISP:ENAB OFF
:SYSTEM:AZERO:STAT OFF
:TRAC:CLE
:TRAC:POINTS 100
:TRAC:FEED SENSE1
:SOUR:VOLT:MODE LIST
:TRAC:FEED:CONT NEXT
:OUTPUT ON
:INIT
Now wait until the sweeps complete. Then send
:TRACE:DATA?
Now read the data.
You will see the timestamps show about 1msec per point.
This is the fastest voltage sweep the Model 2400 can do.
Please review all commands and their function in the manual before running a test to ensure they provide the desired operation.

You can perform battery simulation directly on the 2281S and generate charge models using the unit. The manual provides complete instructions and capabilities:
https://www.tek.com/en/tektronix-and-keithley-dc-power-supplies/2281s-manual/series-2281-precision-dc-supply-and-battery

We do provide software options for generating and running simulations.
Our KickStart software has a Battery Simulator Specialty Application that will allow you to create a model using the 2380 Series electronic loads and then run your simulation on the 2281S. You can find More information on the KickStart landing page:
https://www.tek.com/en/products/keithley/keithley-control-software-bench-instruments/kickstart
You can also find a video showing the software in use here: 
https://www.tek.com/en/video/product-demo/how-to-use-keithley-kickstart-battery-simulator-app

If you have used our graphical TTI Source Measure Units in the past to generate your models, such as the Model 2450, you can use the script attached.
 

I have a Model 2281S from Keithley and want to know how to perform battery simulation.
Also, how can I generate new models?
And is there software available for this?