User manual
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\IVI
Foundation\IVI\
2. Uninstall the following programs
a) National Instruments -> NI IVI Compliance Package
b) National Instruments -> NI-VISA Runtime
c) IVI Shared Components
d) VISA Shared Components
e) Keithley KESCPI IVI Instrument Driver
f) Any other Keithley IVI Instrument Drivers
g) Keithley I/O Layer
3. Reboot System
4. Delete the C:\Program Files\Keithley Instruments\KeithleyIOLayer
directory.
5. Install the latest version of the Keithley I/O Layer (this will reinstall ICP &
VISA)
6. Reboot System
7. Open the Keithley Configuration Panel and verify it opens without error.
8. If no problems, then reinstall IVI Drivers and affected programs.
4 Using the Keithley I/O Layer
4.1 Using the I/O Layer with an Instrument Driver
The Keithley I/O Layer is designed to install and work seamlessly with instrument
drivers provided by Keithley Instruments for Keithley's test and measurement
equipment. The readme file provided with the instrument driver provides complete
details.
4.2 Using the Configuration Panel and Wizard
Launch the Keithley Configuration Panel by selecting the Keithley Configuration
Panel shortcut in the Keithley Instruments folder in your program files folder. The
Keithley Configuration Panel will open. If the Wizard doesn't start automatically, it
may be started from the Help menu. Most common operations can be performed
using the Wizard, while the Configuration Panel provides additional capabilities
needed for some special situations. Complete instructions for using the Panel and
Wizard are available in the online help accessed using the Help menu.
4.3 Using the Keithley Communicator
Launch the Keithley Communicator by selecting the Keithley Communicator
shortcut in the Keithley Instruments folder in your program files folder. You may
also launch the communicator from within the Keithley Configuration Panel by right
clicking on an instrument in the tree pane and selecting "Open".