User manual

The Keithley SCPI-based Instrument IVI-C Driver is used to support the Keithley
Configuration Panel Wizard and Keithley Communicator functionality. It contains
simple functions for opening, configuring, taking measurements from, and closing
the instrument.
1.1.5 IVI Compliance Package (ICP)
The NI IVI Compliance Package is a software package that contains IVI class drivers
and support libraries necessary for the development and use of applications that
leverage IVI instrument interchangeability. The IVI Compliance Package also is
based on and is compliant with the latest version of the instrument programming
specifications defined by the IVI Foundation.
2 System Requirements
Pentium-class PC.
NOTE: Keithley strongly recommends that you power your computer and instrument
from an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) when running a critical application.
2.1 Supported Operating Systems and System Software
Microsoft Windows 8 Pro & Enterprise (32-bit & 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional & Enterprise & Ultimate (32-bit & 64-bit) service
pack 1 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista Business & Enterprise & Ultimate (32-bit & 64-bit)
service pack 2 or later
Microsoft Windows XP Professional service pack 3 or later (32-bit only)
NOTE: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Windows XP (64-bit) operating systems are not supported
2.2 Supported Communication Interfaces
The following interfaces are supported:
 Keithley Instruments PCI GPIB cards
o KPCI-488A with driver version 8.3 or higher
o KPCI-488LPA with driver version 3.12 or higher
 Keithley Instruments USB-to-GPIB adaptors
o KUSB-488A with driver version 8.3 or higher
o KUSB-488B with driver version 3.12 or higher
 NI VISA compatible GPIB controllers
 Ethernet