2450-FRP-v1 7 12 Apr 2022 RNs

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument
Keithley Instruments
28775 Aurora Road
Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
1-800-833-9200
tek.com/keithley
CONTENTS
General Information ...................................................................................................... 3

Supported Models ..................................................................................................................... 3
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................. 3
Version 1.7.12 Release ................................................................................................. 4

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4
Critical Fix .................................................................................................................................. 4
Version 1.7.10 Release ................................................................................................. 5

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 5
Critical Fixes .............................................................................................................................. 5
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................... 6
Version 1.7.7 Release ................................................................................................... 6

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 6
Critical Fixes .............................................................................................................................. 6
Version 1.7.5 Release ................................................................................................... 7

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 7
Critical Fixes .............................................................................................................................. 7
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................... 7
Version 1.7.3 Release ................................................................................................... 7

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 7
Critical Fixes .............................................................................................................................. 7
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................... 8
Version 1.7.2 Release ................................................................................................... 9

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 9
Critical Fixes .............................................................................................................................. 9
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Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes General Information
Noncritical Fixes ........................................................................................................................ 9
Version 1.7.1 Release ................................................................................................... 9

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 9
Critical Fixes .............................................................................................................................. 9
Enhancements ......................................................................................................................... 10
Version 1.7.0 Release ................................................................................................. 10

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 10
Critical Fixes ............................................................................................................................ 10
Known Issues .......................................................................................................................... 11
Enhancements ......................................................................................................................... 12
Version v1.6.8b Release ............................................................................................. 14

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 14
Enhancement .......................................................................................................................... 14
Noncritical Fix .......................................................................................................................... 14
Version v1.6.7c Release ............................................................................................. 15
Version v1.6.4c Release ............................................................................................. 20
Version v1.6.3d Release ............................................................................................. 21
Version v1.6.1a Release ............................................................................................. 23
Version v1.6.0i Release .............................................................................................. 24
Version v1.5.0g Release ............................................................................................. 29
Version v1.3.0s Release ............................................................................................. 33
Version v1.2.0f Release .............................................................................................. 42
Version v1.1.0s Release ............................................................................................. 47
Version v1.0.0i Release .............................................................................................. 59
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General Information Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUPPORTED MODELS
This firmware is used on the following Keithley Instruments product models:
Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument, 2450-NFP, 2450-RACK, 2450-NFP-RACK
*** ATTENTION CRITICAL ATTENTION CRITICAL ATTENTION CRITICAL ***

If you are upgrading your firmware from version 1.0.0i, you must run the upgrade two times.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Firmware upgrade and downgrade instructions
If you are upgrading from a firmware version earlier than 1.7.10, use the Downgrade to older option
from the front panel or use the downgrade remote commands. See "Upgrading the firmware" in your
instrument's Reference Manual for more information. When upgrading from a firmware version
earlier than 1.7.10, system messages will display the firmware version as 1.7.1. This is a cosmetic
issue and does not affect instrument performance.
If you are upgrading your instrument from version 1.7.10, follow the "Installation Instructions" in the
General Information section of this document.
Do not turn off power or remove the USB flash drive until the upgrade process is complete.
From the front panel:

1. Copy the firmware upgrade file (.upg file) to a USB flash drive.
2. 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.
3. Disconnect any terminals that are attached to the instrument.
4. Turn the instrument power off. Wait a few seconds.
5. Turn the instrument power on.
6. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the front panel of the instrument.
7. From the instrument front panel, press the MENU key.
8. Under System, select Info/Manage.
9. Choose an upgrade option:
• To upgrade to a newer version of firmware: Select Upgrade to New.
• To return to a previous version of firmware: Select Downgrade to Older.
10. When the upgrade is complete, reboot the instrument.
A message is displayed while the upgrade is in progress.
For additional firmware installation instructions, refer to the “Upgrading the firmware” topic in the “Maintenance”
section of the Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter Instrument Reference Manual (document number 2450-901-01).
This manual is available online at tek.com/keithley.
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Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version 1.7.12 Release
VERSION 1.7.12 RELEASE
OVERVIEW
Version 1.7.12 provides a fix.
CRITICAL FIX
Reference number: NS-2105
Symptom: Saving numerous configuration scripts or system setups may lead to an

out of memory error message depending on the time since the instrument
has been restarted.
Resolution: This issue has been resolved.

Version 1.7.10 Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
When you load the 1.7.10 firmware into your instrument, system messages will display the firmware
version as 1.7.1. This is only a cosmetic issue and does not impact the performance of the unit.
Subsequent firmware upgrades will display a two-digit firmware version number.
To install firmware version 1.7.10 on your instrument, use the Downgrade to older option from the
front panel or use the downgrade remote commands. See "Upgrading the firmware" in your
instrument's Reference Manual for more information.
OVERVIEW
Version 1.7.10 provides fixes and enhancements.
CRITICAL FIXES
Symptom: Heavy script processing can interfere with the timely generation of an SRQ
as the result of setting the MAV bit in the Status Byte Register. This
interference affects both the bus and the front panel display.
Symptom: After changing the group number of a node to be the group number
previously used for another node, the instrument may generate errors
when trying to start a test on that node using the execute() command,
even after using waitcomplete() to make sure the previous tests have
finished. Subsequently, performing a waitcomplete() on the previous
group number may cause the instrument to wait for tests to complete on
that node even though the node is in a new group.
Symptom: The MAV bit may be set in the status byte indicating that there is data to
be read from the instrument, but the subsequent read operation to pull that
data from the instrument fails and times-out. This may occur when rapidly
generating data and enabling the MAV bit to be set in the status model to
indicate when data is available to read from the instrument.

ENHANCEMENTS
Category: System commands

New commands have been added:
TSP: lan.dstprotection = lan.ON or lan.OFF
SCPI: SYSTem:COMMunication:LAN:DST:PROTection <ON (1) or
OFF(0)>
OFF is the default command state.
When DST protection is turned OFF, a simple open-and-close on the DST
port (5030) will close any and all open LAN connections.
When DST protection is turned ON, the DST port will need to be opened
and the system login and password entered followed by closing the DST
port to close any open LAN connections, including the DST port.
Turning DST protection ON prevents LAN connections from being
inadvertently closed by your IT department performing a port scan across
the corporate network.
OVERVIEW
Version 1.7.7 provides fixes.
CRITICAL FIXES
Symptom: While running a test loop in an application that sends the reset()
command as part of the code, a blue screen appears after running the test
for several days.
Resolution: The issue has been resolved.
Symptom: While remotely communicating with the instrument, if a new error is

displayed on the front panel shortly after a previous error is being cleared
from the front panel, the instrument may become unresponsive or
inoperative.
Resolution: The issue has been resolved.

OVERVIEW
CRITICAL FIXES
Symptom: Unable to set voltage protection level with the SCPI command
SOUR:VOLT:PROT:LEV and query the setting when the source function is
set to current.
Symptom: When measuring in local mode with sense mode set to 4-wire or output off
mode set to High Z, and turning output on, measurement readings do not
automatically begin. Instead, you must turn continuous measurements on
manually after turning the output on.
Resolution: The issue has been resolved to automatically start continuous

measurements in these configurations.
ENHANCEMENTS
Category: General settings
Reference number: The "Branch to Block" setting on various branch blocks on the Trigger
Flow screen on the front panel now allows a minimum value of 0.

OVERVIEW
CRITICAL FIXES
Symptom: When measuring resistance in local mode, the SMU does not switch from
INACTive to CONTinuous measurement when output is turned on.
Resolution: This issue has been corrected.
Symptom: The LXI identification web page shows the incorrect LXI version and web
page links.

Symptom: Source and Limit values do not update correctly when exiting the quick
edit method (not live edit) with the navigation control.
ENHANCEMENTS
Category Remote commands
Reference number: NS-1931: Added a TLS (transport layer security) option when using the
tspnet.connect() command.
connectionID = tspnet.connect(ipAddress, portNumber,

initString, useTLS)
ipAddress: A string that indicates the IP address or host name to

connect to.
portNumber: Default 5025.
initString: Sends a string to ipAddress.
useTLS: 0 or 1;
0: Do not use TLS with the connection (default)
1: Use TLS with the connection.
When useTLS is set to 1, the instrument negotiates the security protocol

when connecting to the host or IP address that is used. This security
protocol is used when using tspnet.write() to send data or
tspnet.read() to receive data.
The following is an example of how to use a host name with the TLS
option:
connectionID = tspnet.connect(“hostname.domain.com”,
443, “”, 1)
Category Remote commands
Reference number: NS-1960: The localnode.gettimewithfractional() TSP

command is available to retrieve the number of seconds elapsed since
January 1, 1970, with fractional seconds appended to the returned
response.

OVERVIEW
Version 1.7.2 provides fixes and required support.
CRITICAL FIXES
Symptom: After using a pulse or sweep command that specifies a user-created buffer
instead of a default buffer, the configuration of the instrument is saved in a
setup or configuration script. Recalling this setup or running this script
causes an error that says a parameter expecting a certain reading buffer
type but instead finding an unknown type.
NONCRITICAL FIXES
Symptom: When running a Test Script Processor® (TSP) script application with a
custom user interface that has an End App button, the custom user
interface may not close properly when “End App” is selected.
Resolution: This issue has been corrected. This fix also introduces a behavior change
from previous firmware versions. If you are running a nested script (scripts
running within a script), the user interface only displays the first running
script. Previously, the user interface displayed name changes between
nested scripts.
OVERVIEW
Version 1.7.1 provides minor fixes and required support for the I-V Tracer TSP™ Application. You must install the
new firmware to use the Application, available from:
https://www.tek.com/en/keithley-i-v_tracer.
The support changes for the Application do not impact normal instrument operation.
CRITICAL FIXES
Symptom: Pressing the Function key repeatedly while running a script or trigger model
generates several messages stating that the key is disabled. This may cause the
instrument to stop functioning, depending on the number of messages generated.

ENHANCEMENTS
Category Applications
• Changes have been made to the Apps Manager view to state whether or not an
Application is supported on an instrument and the required firmware version.
OVERVIEW
Version 1.7.0 is a significant maintenance firmware release for the 2450 that provides numerous updates along with
stability and reliability improvements. See the Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter Instrument Reference Manual
(document number 2450-901-01) for more information.
CRITICAL FIXES
Reference number: AR41304, NS-460
Symptom: Unable to set continuous measurement with a remote command.
Resolution: Remote commands added.
Reference number: AR41750, AR41769, AR42131, AR42243, AR42807, AR50058, AR50059,

NS-422
Symptom: The effective source limit of the SMU is the lesser of either the programmed
source limit or 105% of the active measure range. If you use fixed measure
ranges, the instrument prevents you from selecting different limit and measure
ranges.
However, if measure autorange is selected, it is possible for the autorange
process to cause the ranges to differ because the instrument may go down to a
range that is lower than the one on which the source limit is programmed. This
causes the effective source limit to drop to 105% of the newly selected measure
range. The source limit will remain at this value until either you make another
measurement that causes a range change or you explicitly select another range.
If you take no action to change the measure range before you change the source
level, or perhaps test a new device, you may find that the output voltage or
current level is less than expected due to the reduced source limit. This may
prevent your device from properly turning on or otherwise operating as expected.
Resolution: These issues have been addressed. The front panel display now indicates if the
SMU output is limited by the programmed source limit or by the active measure
range. A new autorange mode was added to automatically set the measure range
equal to the source limit range after a measurement is completed (see
"Enhancements").

Reference number: AR55036, AR62150, NS-339
Symptom: Repeated creation and deletion of user-defined buffers may cause out-of-memory
errors. Error messages indicating the maximum size for buffers being created are
wrong and provide misleading guidance.
Resolution: Reading buffer memory management now allows users to easily allocate the
largest size available when creating a reading buffer. Documentation has been
clarified to explain the creation process. Improved buffer memory management
also greatly reduces the possibility of getting out-of-memory errors.
Reference number: AR56349, AR60259, NS-929
Symptom: USB communication issues.
Resolution: To better accommodate the variety of VISA installation options available to users,
the STALLing USBTMC is not active as it had been before.
Reference number: AR61116, AR62660, NS-529, NS-1558
Symptom: Repeatedly saving a buffer to a file on a USB flash drive using the
buffer.saveappend command eventually causes Error 2203, "Cannot open
file."
Reference number: AR62310
Symptom: Exercising various combinations of front panel settings for the Event Log may
cause the front panel to lock up.
Reference number: AR63189
Symptom: The 2450 is configured for both source and measure autoranging. Forward bias
tests of a Zener diode are performed by applying 2 V with a 1 A source limit. The
SMU reaches the 1 A limit as expected. After turning off the output, the source
level is changed to -1 V and the source limit is changed to 100 uA. When the
output is turned on and the reverse bias tests are performed, the SMU does not
downrange as expected, and it incorrectly indicates that it is limiting on the 100uA
range.
KNOWN ISSUES
Reference number: AR62218, NS-1241
Symptom: Rapidly changing the Quickset performance slider between medium and fast
settings can result in the slider becoming unresponsive.
Workaround: Switch to another screen and back to Quickset.

ENHANCEMENTS
Category Reading buffers
• Reading buffer memory management now allows users to easily allocate the largest
size available when creating a reading buffer.
• Additional options are now available when saving data to a USB flash drive.
• Buffer statistics and options for accessing data from reading buffers have been
added.
• Added reading buffer math and unit support.
• Added formatting options for writable buffers.
• Added a method to clear the active buffer by pressing the MENU + EXIT keys.
• When selecting the active buffer, an option now exists to create a new user buffer.
• Added the display.activebuffer command and DISPlay:BUFFer:ACTive
SCPI command to specify the active buffer for the instrument using remote
commands.
Category Configuration lists
• Enhanced user interface screen for accessing configuration list settings.

• Added the ability to use remote commands to store inactive source and measure
function settings in a configuration list index.
• Added the ability to use remote commands to query or configure inactive source and
measure function attributes.
Category Trigger model
• The Measure and Digitize trigger blocks have been combined into a single Measure
and Digitize block. The new trigger block either measures or digitizes based on the
active function. When used with a Measure Configuration list, this trigger block lets
you make sequential measurements with the analog-to-digital converter and the
digitizer (when available) in the same trigger model.
• The SCPI command is :TRIGger:BLOCk:MDIGitize. The TSP command is
trigger.BLOCK_MEASURE_DIGITIZE. Digitized measurements are not a
feature on the 2450.
• The remote commands for the original Measure and Digitize trigger blocks are
still accepted to provide compatibility with existing test programs and scripts.
However, the trigger models generated with the original commands automatically
use the new, combined Measure and Digitize block.
Category LXI
• The instrument is now compliant with LXI version 1.5.

• An LXI/LAN ID indicator has been added to the System Communications screen.
• To discover the instrument, use the LXI Discovery Tool.
Category Apps
• When applications are available, the APPS Manager screen displays the apps for the
instrument.

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
Category New commands and options
• Added an interlock on and off setting to the user interface and remote commands,
:OUTPut[1]:INTerlock:STATe (SCPI) and smu.interlock.enable (TSP).
When enabled, the SMU will not allow the output to be turned on when the interlock
is not engaged.
• The interlock base behavior has also changed. The SMU output will turn off
whenever the interlock is engaged or disengaged.
• Added an autorange rebound setting to the user interface and the remote commands
[:SENSe[1]]:<function>:RANGe:AUTO:REBound (SCPI) and
smu.measure.autorangerebound (TSP). If autorange rebound is enabled, then
after an autoranged measurement, the measure range is restored to match the limit
range.
• Added a method to automatically install any scripts to internal storage memory that
reside in an autoinstall directory on the USB drive when inserted into the instrument.
• Added fs.* TSP commands for accessing and managing file system settings.
• Added an option to show a Processing screen in the user interface to increase test
execution speeds when screen updates are not required.
• Added remote commands to set continuous measurement.
Category Ease of use
• Numerical entries on the user interface now support Minimum, Maximum, and Infinite
options when applicable to the setting.
• Option to display the virtual front panel in low resolution to improve communication
speed with the instrument. The default screen display resolution of 800 x 480 is
reduced to 400 x 240 resolution.
• Graph and Histogram settings are now shared for ease of viewing data between the
two screens. Also added other graphing enhancements.
Category General changes
• The maximum TSP node ID is now 63. The previous maximum was 64.
• The Access Mode option on the front panel has been changed to Interface Access.
• The user swipe screen is only displayed if user text is defined.
• The home screen indication of source limiting has been enhanced to show whether
the source limit setting or the measure range is limiting the instrument output.

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.6.8b Release
VERSION V1.6.8B RELEASE
OVERVIEW
The Version 1.6.8b release was not released to the general public. Version 1.6.8b is a minor release that provides
one enhancement and one noncritical fix to the function of the safety interlock control.
ENHANCEMENT
AR62555 Models affected:
NS1470 All 2450 models, 2460 models, 2461 models
Enhancement:
A new command has been added to control the output when the interlock is not engaged. When
enabled, the SMU will not allow the output to be turned on when the interlock is not engaged.
This setting is not affected by a power cycle or a reset.
New TSP command:

The attribute is set to a Boolean value (smu.ON or smu.OFF or 1 or 0).
smu.interlock.enable
New SCPI command:
:OUTPut[1]:INTerlock:STATe <b>
:OUTPut[1]:INTerlock:STATe?
NONCRITICAL FIX
NS1470 All 2450 models, 2460 models, 2461 models
Symptom:
If the output is on when the interlock is engaged there may be transient voltages on the output.
Resolution:
The instrument will turn the output off when the interlock is engaged or disengaged.

Version v1.6.7c Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
Version v1.6.7c Release

Overview
Version 1.6.7c is an audited minor release which fixes several different bugs all listed below.
RELEASED 12-NOV-2018
Critical Fixes
PR61513 Better timer accuracy for times greater than 65 ms.
Models affected:
All 2450 models, 2460 models, 2461 models
Symptom:
Using a constant delay block in a TriggerFlow™ takes slightly more time than specified when the delay is
greater than 65.5 ms.
Resolution:
The delay time before the extra time is seen has been increased to 1.024 seconds.
PR61508 Restore SmartScale™ button on graph screen after pan/zoom.

AR60539
Models affected:
Symptom:
Steps to reproduce:
1. View the graph screen.
2. Pan or zoom the graph.
3. The SmartScale button no longer appears.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected.
NIHK6042 Trigger models hangs with fast NPLC setting.

Models affected:
Symptom:
Setting up a TriggerFlow™ model using the TSP-Link™ trigger lines for synchronization with a fast
measurement in a loop can hang waiting for the trigger.
Resolution:

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.6.7c Release
NIHK4274 TSP-Link performance improvements.

Models affected:
Symptom:
TSP-Link connection can generate errors if the unit is performing high sample rate or low NPLC
measurements.
Resolution:
NIHK6106 TSP-Link initialization memory leak.

NIHK6239
Models affected:
Symptom:
Performing a tsplink.initialize() command would reduce the amount of available memory
slightly each time it executed. This occurred because the firmware was not correctly clearing the group
leaders which led to extra memory allocation. Eventually this problem can result in an out of memory
condition.
Resolution:
NIHK6320 TSP-Link node number 64 is no longer selectable.

NIHK6306
Models affected:
Symptom:
Using TSP-Link node number 64 could cause compatibility issues with older TSP-Link products.
Resolution:
The maximum TSP-Link node number has been limited to 63.

SYS42 Creating a script on a remote TSP-Link node causes a “Node inaccessible” error.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Steps to reproduce:
1. Use tsplink.initialize() to create the TSP-Link network.
2. Send the script source to the remote node via the dataqueue
node[remoteNode].dataqueue.add(myScript.source)
3. Create the script on the remote node
node[remoteNode].execute(myScript.name ..
"= script.new(dataqueue.next(), [[" .. myScript.name .."]])")
4. The remote node becomes unresponsive and a node inaccessible error is generated.
Resolution:
SYS535 Using a 2600S, 2600AS, 2600BS, 3706, or a 3706A product as the TSP-Link master results in errors for
some commands.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Using a 2600S, 2600AS, 2600BS, 3706, or a 3706A product as the TSP-Link master will generate
errors when attempting to use functions or attributes that accept enumeration types.
Resolution:
NS1131 Sending data to TCP/IP socket is too slow.

Models affected:
Symptom:
The TCP/IP socket interface can experience long delays before the acknowledge packet is sent from
the instrument for large data packets.
Resolution:

NS1115 Trigger timer does not generate the event at the correct time for long delay settings.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Steps to reproduce:
trigger.timer[1].reset()
trigger.timer[1].delay = delay_time
trigger.timer[1].start.generate = trigger.ON
The event should be generated immediately but will not be generated if delay_time is greater than
65.5 ms.
Resolution:
PR61512 Limit level set incorrectly on function change.

AR60483
Models affected:
All 2450 models, 2460 models
Symptom:
The source limit level could be set incorrectly after changing measure function. This can lead to
unexpected source limit conditions, depending on the load and other settings
Resolution:
NS284 Source range limit checking should generate error on invalid value.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Setting the source range to a value greater than the maximum value would select the highest range but
would not generate an error. For 2450 models, the voltage range maximum value is 210 V and for
current it is 1.05 A.
Resolution:

NS967 Output is still ON after turning it OFF and output light is off.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Under certain conditions, creating a configuration list with the output OFF and then recalling it during the
execution of a TriggerFlow can result in the output state showing as OFF even when the output is still
ON.
Steps to reproduce:
reset()
smu.measure.func = smu.FUNC_DC_CURRENT
smu.measure.configlist.create('mList')
smu.source.configlist.create('sList')
smu.measure.configlist.store('mList')
smu.source.configlist.store('sList')
smu.source.func = smu.FUNC_DC_CURRENT
smu.source.output = smu.ON
trigger.model.load('ConfigList', 'mList', 'sList', 0.1)
trigger.model.initiate()
waitcomplete()
smu.measure.func = smu.FUNC_RESISTANCE
print("Expect OFF, found: "..smu.source.output)
smu.source.output = smu.OFF
print("Expect OFF, found: "..smu.source.output)
Resolution:

VERSION V1.6.4C RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.6.4c is an audited minor release which fixes a number of different bugs all listed below.
RELEASED 23-JUN-2017
Critical Fixes
AR55151 Problem with Abort on Limit. When sweeping voltage, the unit stops prematurely and never reaches the
AR55431 current limit.
AR55767
Models affected:
PR61306
Symptom:
This bug was introduced with firmware revision v1.6.1a and is fixed with firmware revision v1.6.4c.
Resolution:
AR55671 Problem with Abort on Limit. Fail warning message 2733 “TM path #1 block #12 ended due to source
PR61306 limit exceeded” is displayed even though the true source limit was not reached.
Models affected:
Symptom:
This bug was introduced with firmware revision v1.6.3d and is fixed with firmware revision v1.6.4c.
Resolution:

Version v1.6.3d Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
VERSION V1.6.3D RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.6.3d is an audited minor release which fixes a number of different bugs all listed below.
RELEASED 18-APR-2017
Critical Fixes
AR54361 2450 Measure Configuration Lists do not save Auto Range setting.
PR60339
Models affected:
Symptom:
The Auto Range attribute was not being saved correctly when Config Lists were created. Auto Range
was always set to “Off”.
Resolution:
AR54920 Trigger timer does not work correctly for counts > 65535
AR60477
Models affected:
All 2450 models, 2460 models, 2461 models, 7510 models
Symptom:
Before this enhancement, the TTI products had a limit of 65,535 points for the trigger timer. This limit
has been increased to 1,048,575 to match how the 26xx products behave. The trigger timer will now
work up to 1,048,575 points.
Resolution:
This enhancement has been made.
PR60362 Output button cannot turn off the output without a power cycle.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Under certain conditions, when in Ohm Meter mode and changing source values, the instrument will
display +0.00000GV or !DispNAN!V and the output button cannot turn off the output without a power
cycle.
Resolution:

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.6.3d Release
PR60377 ENHANCEMENT: Add firmware version and program counter to blue screen information.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Whenever a rare system crash occurs and displays a blue screen, valuable information such as
firmware revision and program counter (PC) will be displayed to help pinpoint the exact location of the
crash.
Resolution:
This enhancement has been made.
PR60504 Trigger model based upon trigger timer sometimes hangs during a long-term test
Models affected:
Symptom:
Under certain conditions, creating a trigger model based upon the trigger timer will hang right in the
middle of a test that runs for many minutes or longer. This bug was introduced in firmware revision
1.5.0.
Resolution:

Version v1.6.1a Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
VERSION V1.6.1A RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.6.1a is a Hot Fix against Service Pack 6 firmware v1.6.0i. Only one critical fix was made and no other
changes were introduced.
RELEASED 25-JUL-2016
Critical Fixes
PR59438 HF1: Cannot graph digitizer with track group
Models affected:
Symptom:
When customers enable track groups on the graph, data is either wrong or completely missing. This is
especially problematic for graphing digitized data and for Demo mode.
Resolution:

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.6.0i Release
VERSION V1.6.0I RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.6.0i is the sixth official firmware upgrade release for the Model 2450. Known Issues, Usage Notes, and
Upcoming Enhancements are listed below in this document.
Compatibility concerns
n/a
Critical Fixes
PR57048 Instrument not reliably responding to NI VISA “go to local” function
PR57905
Models affected:
AR50675
Symptom:
Under certain conditions customers are not able to reconnect to the 2450 after remote operation and
manually placing the 2450 into local mode.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. The instrument will now go into “local mode” after issuing the “logout”
command.
PR58210 Buffer file contains extra NULL values.

AR52304
Models affected:
Symptom:
When saving a databuffer on the DMM7510 form the internal webpage the databuffer will insert NULL
values into the CSV file. When saving a buffer from the front panel of the instrument there are no NULL
values inserted for the same data set.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. Extra NULL characters are no longer generated.
PR58329 There are complaints about swipe screen performance.

AR52702
Models affected:
Symptom:
Most swipe screens appear to move more slowly than in previous firmware revisions.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. Swipe screen action has been restored to previous versions of firmware
and has been slightly sped up.

Version v1.6.0i Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
PR58384 Downgrading from firmware revision v1.5.0 to v1.3.0 will cause the unit to reboot unnecessarily.
AR52713
Models affected:
Symptom:
When downgrading firmware from v1.5.0 to v1.3.0, a warning message window instructing the user to
remove existing scripts will display and then the unit will reboot unconditionally.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected in version v1.6.0 and later. The unit will only reboot if the user proceeds
with the downgrade.
PR58469 Pressing the <HOME> button 2 times behavior changes from v1.3.0 to v1.5.0.
AR52717
Models affected:
Symptom:
Feature definition on FW 1.3.0s or earlier is push HOME key once goes to last swipe screen on the
home screen. Pushing HOME key a 2nd time takes you back to home swipe on the home screen.
FW1.5.0g does not do that 2nd HOME key action.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. Previous behavior has been restored.
PR58719 The trigger model locks up when using a Delay List.

AR52324
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Under certain conditions, when programming one of the timers to use a delay list, the trigger model task
'locks up'. The only remedy is to abort operation and reset the instrument.
Resolution:
PR51021 TSP-Link: Inactive nodes are not removed after the next tsplink reset().
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
The 26xxA/B correctly removes index in the "node" table that are no longer present. On the 2450, a
second tsplink reset() does not remove a tsplink node that had its address changed or was reconfigured
from the node table after a tsplink reset().

Resolution:
PR56486 Calling tsplink.initialize() under specific conditions can cause slave to lockup.
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Under certain conditions, when connecting 2 or more 2450s, certain scripts will cause the Master SMU
to no longer respond over the bus or from the front panel.
Resolution:
PR56487 Calling tsplink.initialize() under specific conditions can cause slave to lockup.
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Attempting to initialize TSP-Link using tsplink.initialize() may result in the following error being
reported:
TSP-Error 1202: Link initialization failed
One or more of the slave instruments may lockup.
Resolution:
PR56812 TTI Instruments do not work well when TSP-Linked to a Model 26xx.
Models affected:
Symptom:
When hooking up (4) 26xx-X SMUs to each other in series (one of which is the master) and then putting
a TTI Instrument on the end, the box will lock up after the 3rd tsplink.reset(). The problem gets worse if
you start hooking instruments in parallel.
Resolution:

PR57761 TSP-Link node at address 64 error when using "enum" eg. trigger.EVENT_DISPLAY.
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
TSP-Link enum sharing was not properly accounting for 1-based node numbers when generating bit
masks. Therefore, node 64 would get completely shifted away and become zero.
Resolution:
PR58964 Timing problem with Autoexec scripts.

Models affected:
Symptom:
Certain scripts that have been designated as ‘default’ or Autoexec scripts will start running before the
system has completely booted up. This may cause the Autoexec script to get skipped and not executed
at all upon first boot up.
Resolution:

Enhancements
PR56495 Models affected:

Enhancement:
When turning on REL, the units on the graph should not change. This behavior has been implemented.

Enhancement:
The reading tables have been enhanced to visually differentiate between OVERFLOW and LIMITS.
Overflow readings will now be set to RED TEXT and Limits will be set to YELLOW TEXT.
Noncritical Fixes
PR58864 Swipe screen content disappears after pressing the home key on large reading screen.
Models affected:
Symptom:
Under certain sequences of events, after minimizing the default swipe screen and then pressing the
HOME button, certain content on the swipe screen will be missing.
Resolution:
Known issues
n/a

Version v1.5.0g Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
VERSION V1.5.0G RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.5.0g is the fifth official firmware upgrade release for the Model 2450. Known Issues, Usage Notes, and
RELEASED 11-MAR-2016
Firmware revision v1.5.0g can be installed on any vintage 2450. After upgrading to v1.5.0g, be advised
that in order to downgrade back to previous versions of firmware, you MUST archive and remove all
saved scripts before the downgrade will be allowed.
Critical Fixes
PR56630 Problem with Trigger Model not waiting.
AR50775
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Under certain conditions when an SMU is connected to a digitizing instrument (2461 or DMM7510) the
digitizer will start digitizing before the trigger has been sent to start it.
Resolution:
PR57147 Generating Sweep parameters does not save correctly in the Config List.
AR51367
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When creating a new Source Config List and then immediately saving this Config List to a script, the
instrument will hang.
Resolution:
PR57991 Hardware is in the wrong state at boot up.
AR52304
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
From initial boot-up and factory default settings, if you have the 2450 force 1 volt into 1GΩ, we expect
1nA of current. But instead 2450 reports only 0.100 nA. If one configures the instrument to force
current (1nA) and measure voltage, the expected 1 volt is measured. Thereafter, returning to force 1V
and measure current will yield the expected 1nA value. This issue can be observed from both the front
and rear terminals.
Resolution: This issue has been corrected. The 2450 now boots up into the exact desired state.

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.5.0g Release
PR56931 Throw an error is auto-range low is set and the source and measure function match.
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Certain command sequences will cause the SMU to display an error and this error is not consistent
between the 2450, 2460, and 2461.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected and the error message between the 2450, 2460, and 2461 now match.
PR56942 Sort binning template’s constant limit blocks are jumping to the wrong blocks.
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When the SortBinning template was originally ported to the 2450, it correctly moved the notify block for
external output. However, it did not correctly renumber the constant limit block’s branch to block value.
Resolution:
PR56964 Virtual front panel scrolling issue.

Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When using the virtual front panel, the user is unable to scroll up and down in the system settings menu.
Using the web interface, the user should be allowed to at least scroll through the system settings.
Resolution:
PR57014 Memory corruption when using a Config List over 60,000 indexes.
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When creating a Config List of greater than 60,000 indexes, when trying to retrieve values above index
60,000, the wrong index was retrieved and the number of indexes over-flowed.

Version v1.5.0g Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. The maximum number of indexes is correctly supported up to
1,000,000.
PR57059 Limit is wrongly reported after a range change.

Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Under certain conditions, the Limit indicator is on in error. This was likely to occur when sourcing
voltages at or very close to the source limit and sourcing into an OPEN and changing the measure
range to a higher range.
Resolution:
PR57207 Incorrect source value after using OCOMP ohms.

Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Under certain conditions, after running OCOMP ohms and immediately switching ranges while digitizing,
an incorrect source value is returned.
Resolution:
PR57265 Certain scripts cause error code 5093 “Cannot change the source function, range, level, or limit when
using the Resistance measure function.”
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Certain scripts cause the “createconfigscript()” function to put a source function call after the measure
resistance function.
Resolution:

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.5.0g Release
PR57512 Cursor statistics don’t display if x1 > x2.

Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Notice that the stats are displayed as long as x2 is to the right of x1. As soon as they cross, hash marks
are displayed for all stats.
Resolution:
Enhancements
No PR Models affected:
All 2450 models
Enhancement:
The behavior of the command display.waitevent() has changed. When the example below is run,
a dialog will be shown. If Yes or No is not pressed within 1 second, then display.waitevent() will
time out. The buttonId will now contain display.BUTTON_SELF instead of 0 (zero). It will also
return display.BUTTON_SELF if the prompt is removed with display.delete().
display.prompt(display.BUTTONS_YESNO, “Press Yes or No…”)

objectID, buttonId = display.waitevent(1)

AR50675
All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Add a command to put the instrument into LOCAL mode.
The command logout can be used to log out of remote mode and force the instrument into LOCAL
mode. This command was previously failing in certain situations. This command is now fully supported.
Noncritical Fixes
n/a
Known issues
n/a

Version v1.3.0s Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
VERSION V1.3.0S RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.3.0s is the fourth official firmware upgrade release for the Model 2450. Known Issues, Usage Notes, and
RELEASED 10-JUN-2015
Firmware revision v1.3.0s can be installed on any vintage 2450.
Active Starting with v1.3.0s, the behavior of the Active Buffer has changed. Prior to v1.3.0s, the Active Buffer
Buffer was always defbuffer1 by default. Now with v1.3.0s, the Active Buffer will be the most recently created
Behavior or selected buffer. Additionally, while graphing data, when a user creates or selects a new buffer, that
data will automatically be graphed. This feature can be disabled by manually selecting another trace
and deleting (if desired) the active trace. The user can also just select a different buffer.
Critical Fixes
PR50999 Need better indication when unit is in continuous trigger mode when set to 10PLC and 100 count repeat
AR39793 filter
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
During some types of measurements the 2450 will appear to be stuck with no activity. The solution is to
add an animated indicator to show that measurements are still taking place and the 2450 is active.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. There is now an active indicator for continuous readings, even when the
reading will be coming in very slowly, the indicator displays that the test is still running.
PR51112 USBTMC: Error returned every other time status byte requested via USB
AR39909
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
This issue was discovered after writing a Status Byte routine in LabVIEWTM which enables the user to
query the status byte in a loop. Every other time STB was requested, an error was returned.
Resolution:

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.3.0s Release
PR51359 Resistor Sorting Trigger Model Example Incorrect

AR40280
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
The examples which are explained on page 3-78 in 2450 Reference Manual (2450-901-01 Rev. B /
September 2013) are wrong.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. All diagrams and coding examples have been updated and verified.
PR51544 Y-Axis units on the graph do not update properly when changing functions
AR40577
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When graphing measurements as a function of time, and then you change functions (say from
resistance to current), the units do not update properly on the Y-axis unless you go to one of the tabs on
screen and then go back to the Graph or if the unit auto scales.
Resolution:
PR51545 Unit intermittently hangs up when pressing the HOME key from the Graph Page
AR40578
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Intermittently when on the Graph page and then pressing the HOME key, the unit will hang up and must
be rebooted.
Resolution:

PR55123 Autoexec script cannot be aborted

AR42424
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
If there is a problem with any script that has been set to run automatically at power up (autoexec), it
cannot be aborted.
Resolution:
PR55188 :READ? Query always returns the last reading at the end of the continuous butter.
AR42592
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
For example, if a basic measurement is set up to defbuffer1 (size 10000) and then takes 11000
readings, the last 1000 readings will all return the same value. This should act as a circular buffer.
Resolution:
PR55281 Problem with certain trigger block configurations

AR42407
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
If setting several Notify Blocks with Line#1 as PASS signal trigger, Line#2 as FAIL signal trigger, and
Line#4 as EOT signal trigger, for example, in the TriggerFlow, you will find any single Notify Block with
Line#X would give out trigger out signals on Line#1,#2,#4 in the same time.
Resolution:

PR55600 *TRG command trigger source does not work in SCPI mode trigger model.
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Using a trigger model .wait block with the command event in SCPI does not work when *TRG is sent.
Instead, it generates the following error ==> Error 2713 - "No trigger model engine available".
Resolution:
This issue has been resolved. Now, the *TRG command will satisfy the wait block when sent if waiting
for a command event.
PR55867 1uA Current Source error when using Config List

AR43082
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Under a very specific sequence of events, setting the Source Config List source value to 1.0uA will
revert to 0uA after pressing the Trigger button on the front panel.
Resolution:
PR56135 QuickSet Performance Setting does not work on fastest setting

AR50078
Models affected:
All 2450 models
Symptom:
On the QuickSet Menu, when editing the Performance Slide bar, if you choose the fastest speed, the
dial indicates a speed of ~1700/sec. However, the actual speed is only 10/sec no matter how much the
other settings are optimized. The only way to achieve this speed is to create a simple trigger model
configuration that sources, measures, and loops back continuously, then manually set NPLC to .01, turn
auto ranging for source and measure off, and set source delay to 0.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected and the Performance Slide bar works correctly for all settings.

Enhancements
GENERAL Models affected:

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
A number of improvements have been made to the overall Graphical User Interface as follows:
1. Screen Colors: All screen colors have been modified for better contrast and easier readability.
2. Pinch-to-Zoom Performance: Throughout the user interface, the “Pinch-to-zoom” touch screen
motion has been improved and is more responsive.
3. Improve Swiping:
a. The swipe user interface gesturing has been dramatically improved and is more
responsive.
b. Added Vertical Swiping in various screens in the GUI.
c. Horizontal swiping has been made more smooth and is consistent with Vertical Swiping.
d. “Fling” swiping has been implemented where faster swiping actions result in rapid scrolling
followed by decay based on the velocity of the “fling.”
e. Swipe Down on the Home screen will display larger readings.
4. Tabs and Buttons: Throughout the user interface multiple data display options have been made
available through tabs (header bars) with swipe screen indicators to show how many options
are available and which display tab is active.
5. Graphing:
a. New Auto Scale Options (X-Axis) ➔ Track Latest, Track Group
b. New Auto Scale Options (Y-Axis) ➔ y-swim lanes, y-shared, y-per trace
c. Multi-Trace Line Plots
d. Multi-Trace Scatter Plots
e. Various refresh and performance improvements

6. Histogram:
a. New Auto-Scale, Auto-Bin, and Fit
b. Smartscale choose best scaling option
c. Various refresh and performance improvements
7. TTI Synchronization: All Touch, Test, Invent™ Keithley Models including the 2450, 2460, and
7510 have been carefully updated so that they are all consistent in look, feel, and general
navigation.
8. Updated Reading Table: Added new reading table features and a new Reading Preview
Graph. Please see the Reference Manual for further details.

AR39690
All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Add a direct shortcut from the HOME view measurement line to the measurement settings menu.
A shortcut icon has been added to the swipe bar on the HOME source/measurement tab.


AR40325
All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Add a CLEAR or ENTER parameter to the WAIT block of the trigger model.
The CLEAR of ENTER or NEVER was added the WAIT block on the trigger screen.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Add a :TRIGger:LOAD command that takes a template name as a first argument
Old Command New Command

:TRIGger:LOAD:EMPTy :TRIGger:LOAD "Empty"
:TRIGger:LOAD:CONFiguration:LIST :TRIGger:LOAD "ConfigList", <parameter list as before>
:TRIGger:LOAD:TRIGger:EXTernal :TRIGger:LOAD "LogicTrigger", <parameter list as before>
:TRIGger:LOAD:LOOP:SIMPle :TRIGger:LOAD "SimpleLoop", <parameter list as before>
:TRIGger:LOAD:LOOP:DURation :TRIGger:LOAD "DurationLoop", <parameter list as before>
<not present> :TRIGger:LOAD "LoopUntilEvent", <parameter list as before>
<not present> :TRIGger:LOAD "GradeBinning", <parameter list as before>
<not present> :TRIGger:LOAD "SortBinning", <parameter list as before>
Example:
before:
:TRIGger:LOAD:LOOP:DURation <duration>, <delay>, “<reading buffer>”
after:
:TRIGger:LOAD <duration>. <delay>, “<readingBuffer>”
Usage Notes:
o The template name is not case-sensitive
o The template name needs to be in quotes
o This makes the SCPI command more like the TSP equivalent trigger.model.load() command
o See the Reference Manual for more details

AR42567
All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Change the Voltmeter default source range from 10uA to 10mA.
It order to speed things up, and to better measure voltages on more inductive loads, the default source
range for the Voltmeter QuickSet has been changed from 10uA to 10mA.


All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Add an API command to mark the start of a group for writable buffers.
A status optional parameter has been added to the following TSP and SCPI commands:
SCPI
TRACe:WRITe:READing <standard writable reading buffer>, <reading value>,

[<time sec>, <time nsec>,[<status>]]
TRACe:WRITe:READing <full writable reading buffer>, <reading value>,

<extra value>, [<time sec>, <time nsec>,[<status>]]
TSP
buffer.write.reading(<standard writable reading buffer>, <reading value>,

[<time sec>, <time nsec>], [<status>])
buffer.write.reading(<full writable reading buffer>, <reading value>,

<extra value>, [<time sec>, <time nsec>],[<status>])
The optional status parameter indicates if the reading being added is start of group for plotting on the
graph. The default is 0. Set this to 0 if not start of group or set to 256 if start of group. This parameter
only accepts 0 or 256 - any other value generates an error. For TSP, buffer.STAT_START_GROUP
can be used to set it. You would set status to 256 to help graph a family of curve traces on the graph.

Noncritical Fixes

All 2450 models
Symptom:
GPIB: The SRQ annunciator does not get lit for GPIB, works ok for USB and VXI-11.
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Clearing Limit 2 will clear the Limit 1 annunciator on the display instead of the Limit 2 annunciator.
Resolution:
Known issues
N/A

Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes Version v1.2.0f Release
VERSION V1.2.0F RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.2.0f is the third official firmware upgrade release for the Model 2450. Known Issues, Usage Notes, and
RELEASED 7-JAN-2015
Firmware revision v1.2.0f can be installed on any vintage 2450.
Critical Fixes
PR51382
All 2450 models
Symptom:
The limit values in trigger.BLOCK_BRANCH_LIMIT_CONSTANT are saved incorrectly in the Create
Config operation.
Under certain conditions, limit values are saved as zero.
Resolution:

PR51440
All 2450 models, SCPI2400 mode only
PR51987
Symptom:
Source Memory Sweep does not work properly when Source Auto Clear is enabled.
Resolution:

AR40573
All 2450 models
AR40575
PR51449
Symptom:
Calibration date is set to 03/16/1996 after updating from v1.0.0i to v1.1.0s. This is due to the fact that a
new field was added between v1.0.0i and v1.1.0s and the new field was not initialized properly.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected and Calibration Date will be set to the old Calibration Adjust Date if not
already initialized.

Version v1.2.0f Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes

PR51546
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Black bars appear across the bottom of the screen capture image.
Resolution:

PR51537
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When capturing multiple screen shots in succession, the following error would sometimes occur.
2350 Internal: SPLAT! drop packet to input queue
Resolution:

PR52399
All 2450 models
Symptom:
VISA Device Clear over USB sometimes causes timeout and data loss.
Resolution:

PR52941
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Under certain test setups, *RST (and front panel reset) will cause voltage spike at the output.
Resolution:
Voltage spikes after *RST (and front panel reset) have been greatly reduced.


PR53544
All 2450 models
PR54481
Symptom:
When sourcing current on the 100mA range or lower, and the instrument ranges up to the 1A range, the source
value may be incorrectly rounded.
Resolution:

PR54659
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When source read-back is turned off, the programmed source values are returned. If the programmed
values are less than 1 volt, the returned values are incorrect due to rounding problems.
Resolution:
Enhancements

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Implement and document procedure for Clearing Memory and Data Sterilization for the Model 2450.
This document can be requested from the Keithley Instruments Quality team.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Add SCPI equivalent for trigger.LOG_WARN_ABORT.
added ABORt as the equivalent
trig:bloc:log:even 1, abort, "abort message"
trig:bloc:list?
LOG_EVENT EVENT: # 2733 MESSAGE: "abort message"

Version v1.2.0f Release Model 2450 SourceMeter Instrument Version 1.7.12 Firmware Release Notes
Noncritical Fixes

All 2450 models
Symptom:
GPIB: The SRQ annunciator does not get lit for GPIB, works ok for USB and VXI-11.
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Clearing Limit 2 will clear the Limit 1 annunciator on the display instead of the Limit 2 annunciator.
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
The command
value = display.input.prompt(display.BUTTONS_YESNO, “Do you want to

continue?”)
will cause the variable “value” to return nil.
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Some measure attributes are not saved in the Measure Configuration List.
smu.measure.configlist.recall() does not restore the following attributes:
- Display digits
- Limit auto clear
- Math percent
- User delay (1 through 5)

If the filter is not enabled, the following attributes are not restored:
- Filter count
- Filter type
If relative offset is not enabled, the following attribute is not restored:

- Relative offset value
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Changing the measure range low setting (used for auto-range) could result in incorrect operation if the
range is higher than the active measure range.
Resolution:
Known issues
N/A

VERSION V1.1.0S RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.1.0s is the second official firmware upgrade release for the Model 2450. Known Issues, Usage Notes,
and Upcoming Enhancements are listed below in this document.
RELEASED 14-FEB-2014
This version of firmware cannot be installed on newer 2450 systems. Also, once any system is updated
to firmware revision v1.2.0f or later, firmware version v1.0.0s can NEVER be installed again.
Critical Fixes
AR39747
All 2450 models
Symptom:
2450 should not measure resistance with output off.
Because resistance measurements are dependent on the current or voltage source, resistance
measurements with the source off are meaningless and will be confusing to the user.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. Once the output has been turned on/off once, the 2450 will display
UNAVL (unavailable) in the upper right corner and the measurement fields will display dashes.

AR39206
All 2450 models
Symptom:
The graph shows voltage drop as current instead of current when sourcing current and then selecting
source as the Y-axis.
Resolution:

AR39257
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When certain sequences of SCPI commands using the :TRIG:LOAD:LOOP command were sent, the
2450 would throw a Fatal System Error requiring a 2450 power cycle to recover.
Resolution:


AR39364
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When setting up a source configuration list, in some cases the source configuration list screen on the
front panel GUI will show a source limit value of “None” if a config list point is selected.
Resolution:

AR39658
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When zooming in on the graph, the magnitude of the data changes incorrectly. Sometimes the actual
graph area of interest will scroll out of sight.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. The overall graph zooming capability has been dramatically improved.

AR39795
All 2450 models
Symptom:
In certain cases, when setting up a Dual Sweep, the last point of the Source Configuration List is
incorrect.
Resolution:

AR39859
All 2450 models
Symptom:
There was an inconsistency in the *CLS command behavior with SCPI and 2400SCPI modes. In SCPI
and 2400SCPI modes, the Output Queue was not always cleared properly. In TSP mode, the
command sometimes returned Error Code -410 Query Interrupted or Error Code -420 Query
Unterminated.
Resolution:


AR39957
All 2450 models
Symptom:
When a Source Configuration List is generated in the TriggerFlow Model, everything works OK. When
the Source Configuration List is saved and then recalled, the 2450 sometimes returns the Error Code -
221 Conflict Error because the Currrent Range of all of the Source Points is always saved to the 100uA
range.
Resolution:

AR40267
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Sometimes, the Abort on Source Limit setting does not work when the 2450 performs Voltage Sweeping
and reaches the Source Limit.
Resolution:

AR40159
All 2450 models
Symptom:
Extra Current Steps occur between Current Source Range transitions when using the Source
Configuration List.
Resolution:

AR39968
All 2450 models
Symptom:
2450 crashes after long period of time running through LabVIEWTM.
Resolution:

Enhancements

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Implement new Virtual Front Panel capability.
To access the new Virtual Front Panel, access the 2450 through Ethernet using your favorite Internet
browser.
When asked for a Username and Password: enter the Username and Password for that particular 2450.
The default Username is admin and the default Password is admin.

An example of the 2450 Virtual Front Panel is shown below. Users can use their mouse from a
standard PC to control the instrument. Users can also use touch screens from most touch screen
devices that can access the 2450 IP address.


All 2450 models
Enhancement:
2450 Quick Start Guide, User Manual, and Reference Manuals have all been updated.
The 2450 Release Notes for Firmware Revision v1.1.0s have also been updated and are available at
the Keithley Instruments, Inc. website.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Implement and document procedure for Customer onsite Calibration of Model 2450.
This capability is scheduled to be available late Q1’2014. Please check back at

https://www.tek.com/keithley for updates in early April 2014.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Provide capability for customers to save screen capture files from the front panel to the USB Flash
Drive.
This capability is documented in Rev-C of the 2450 Reference Manual in Section 2 Page 44 (2-44).
In short, with a valid USB Flash Drive inserted into the front USB port of the 2450, press the <HOME>
and <ENTER> keys simultaneously and the current screen image will be saved to the USB Flash Drive.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
The maximum number of characters allowed for naming a Reading Buffer on the front panel GUI was 18
characters. The bus commands allow up to 32 characters. The GUI maximum number of characters
has been updated to 32 to match the bus command limit.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Add a password verification method to the 2450 GUI.

When changing the 2450 system password, the user will be prompted to enter the password a second
time. The second entry will be used to verify that the first and second passwords match and that the
intended password has indeed been entered. If the two passwords do not match, an error dialog is
displayed and the users is instructed to try again.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
Scripts can be written in TSB and downloaded to the model 2450. However, scripts do not enable the
user to input values from the front panel. The 26xx family of SMUs allows users to input values into
their scripts real time.
Starting with firmware revision v1.1.0s, functionality has been added to the 2450 that allows users to
input values into the scripts real-time from the front panel.
The new commands are as follows:
display.input.number()
display.input.option()
display.input.prompt()
display.input.string()
These commands are documented in Rev-C of the 2450 Reference Manual in Section 8 Page 51 (8-
51).

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
The 2450 System Information window has been updated to show calibration adjustments vs. calibration
without adjustment dates. The System Information window now presents these dates as follows.
Adjust Date 11/19/2013
Adjust Count 1
Calibration Date 4/17/2014

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
The behavior of the *LANG? command on the 2450 has been changed as follows.
Sending the query *LANG? over a non-controlling interface will no longer change the interface control of
the unit. For example, if the unit is under local control, then sending the *LANG? over Telnet, USB, or
GPIB will leave the unit under local control. This was done in order for KickStart (or any other remote
control software) to query connected/accessible instruments without resetting them or changing or
disturbing the current trigger model.


All 2450 models
Enhancement:
The 2450 built-in webpage has been enhanced to show a historical list of commands recently sent to
the instrument. This new COMMAND OUTPUT window has been added to the Send Commands
section of the webpage.

All 2450 models
Enhancement:
The 2450 built-in webpage has been enhanced. A new button “Return Error” has been added to allow
users to easily query the last unread error number and error message. This new functionality works in
both TSP and SCPI modes.

Noncritical Fixes

All 2450 models
Symptom:
On the Manage Scripts window, the Left Arrow and Delete buttons remain enabled and active even after
a USB Flash Drive has been removed from the instrument.
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
TSP-Link reset or initialization may consistently fail on some 2450 units. The unit being reset may
ignore the reset, stop responding to bus commands, and/or display “Slave” in the Communication
Status Indicator.
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
The LAN Reset button on the back of the 2450 failed to reset the system password.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected and the system password is reset to the default, admin.

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Offset Compensation for SVMI (ohms) and Offset Compensation for SIVM (ohms) did not perform the
offset measurement correctly.
Resolution:


All 2450 models
Symptom:
On the TriggerFlow Screen, the default Bit Pattern and Bit Mask show 255. Since there are only 6
trigger lines on the 2450, the maximum Bit Pattern should be no more than 63.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. The maximum value for Bit Pattern is now 63. The maximum value for
Bit Mask remains 255.

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Digital I/O Trigger blocks behavior functionality was not correct.
Resolution:
For Digital I/O Trigger blocks, as the mask setting changes, any bits that are set to 1 will have the
corresponding Digital I/O line set to Digital I/O Output Mode. For bits set to 0, those corresponding
Digital I/O line modes remain unchanged.

All 2450 models
Symptom:
The default value for Source Current Range displayed on the front panel does not match the actual
Source Current Range value.
Resolution:
The default Current Source Range is now 10nA in (2450) SCPI mode.

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Source Current and Source Voltage Levels have incorrect Min and Max Values.
:SOURce[1]:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]reports that the minimum
acceptable value is -1.00 and maximum is 1.00 when they should be -1.05 and 1.05, respectively.
Resolution:


All 2450 models
Symptom:
If a Sweep Function encounters a Source Limit Value Event, the Source will not turn off.
Resolution:
This issue has been corrected. The 2450 will now automatically turn off the Source Output if a Source
Limit Event occurs.

All 2450 models
Symptom:
Sending *IDN? over USB TMC causes the unit to switch into USBTMC control instead of staying with
the current active interface. It also puts the trigger model back into IDLE mode.
Resolution:

All 2450 models
Symptom:
ICL command “display.changescreen()” can lock up after the command “reset()” is called over and over
again.
Resolution:

Known issues
PR48636 Model 2450 does not respect a USB Flash drive file that is read only.
Models affected:
2450
Symptom:
The 2450 will write over read-only files on flash drives. For example, if the 2450 attempts to write to file
aaa.txt and aaa.txt is marked read-only, the 2450 will rewrite file aaa.txt without warning. This problem
does NOT suggest the 2450 randomly overwrites arbitrary files on a flash drive.
Workaround:
There is no known workaround for this issue at this time.
PR49308 trigger.BLOCK_BRANCH_COUNTER loop without a measure or delay block appears to hang.

SCPI: :TRIGger:BLOCk:BRANch:COUNter
TSP: trigger.model.setblock() with trigger.BLOCK_BRANCH_COUNTER
Models affected:
2450
Symptom:
When running a tight trigger loop without a measurement or delay in the sequence, the 2450 will be
unresponsive until the loop ends.
Workaround:
Add any measurement or short delay in the trigger loop and the 2450 will perform normally. A future
firmware release will work around this problem automatically.

VERSION V1.0.0I RELEASE

Overview
Version 1.0.0i is the initial firmware release for the Model 2450. No fixes are listed since this is the very first
firmware release. Known Issues, Usage Notes, and Upcoming Enhancements are listed below in this document.
This version of firmware cannot be installed on newer 2450 systems. Also, once any system is updated
to firmware revision v1.2.0f or later, firmware version v1.0.0i can NEVER be installed again.
Critical fixes
N/A
Enhancements
N/A
Noncritical fixes
N/A
Known issues
PR48636 Model 2450 does not respect a USB Flash drive that is read only.
Models affected:
2450
Symptom:
The 2450 will write over read-only files on flash drives. Specifically, if the 2450 attempts to write to file
aaa.txt and aaa.txt is marked read-only, the 2450 will rewrite file aaa.txt without warning. This problem
does NOT suggest the 2450 randomly overwrites arbitrary files on a flash drive.
Workaround:
There is no known workaround for this issue at this time.
PR49308 Trigger.BLOCK_BRANCH_COUNTER loop without a measure or delay block causes hang.

SCPI: :TRIGger:BLOCk:BRANch:COUNter
TSP: trigger.model.setblock() with trigger.BLOCK_BRANCH_COUNTER
Models affected:
2450
Symptom:
When running a tight trigger loop without a measurement or delay in the sequence, the 2450 will be
unresponsive until the loop ends.

Workaround:
Simply add any measurement or short delay in the trigger loop and the 2450 will perform normally. A
future firmware release will work around this problem automatically.
PR49812 MANUAL: Better explanation of sweep delay needed.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
Recent changes to the sweep commands did not get added to the 2450 Reference Manual in time for
first release.
Workaround:
The sweep commands accept a delay setting of 0 for no delay, -1 for auto delay (excluding the list
command), or constant value between 50 us and 10000 s.
The TSP sweep commands are:

smu.source.sweeplinear()
smu.source.sweeplinearstep()
smu.source.sweeplist()
smu.source.sweeplog().
The SCPI sweep commands are :

:SOURce[1]:SWEep:<function>:LINear
:SOURce[1]:SWEep:<function>:LINear:STEP
:SOURce[1]:SWEep:<function>:LIST
:SOURce[1]:SWEep:<function>:LOG
For smu.source.sweeplist() and :SOURce[1]:SWEep:<function>:LIST, the delay setting

configures a constant delay trigger block in the trigger model.
A delay of zero omits the trigger block.
The configuration list delay settings act independently of the delay specified in the command.
Therefore, a double delay may result by utilizing both.
The next version of the 2450 Reference Manual will be updated.
PR49835 Recalling measure configuration list causes error 823.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
When recalling the measure configuration list before the source configuration list, the error code 823
may be displayed.
Workaround:
When recalling both source and measure configuration lists, always recall the source configuration list
before the measure. This order ensures that dependencies between source and measure settings will
be properly handled.

PR49885 MANUAL: Source delay is incorrect for default settings and resistance measure function.
SCPI: :SOURce[1]:<function>:DELay
TSP: smu.source.delay
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
In the 2450 Reference Manual, the documentation for the command smu.source.delay claims the
default setting is .001. This is NOT TRUE. There is no default value for the command
smu.source.delay and if queried without being set, will return the last auto delay setting.
The manual also states “If you turn auto delay back on, the programmed source delay value is added to
the auto delay time.” This is also incorrect.
Workaround:
Make sure to set an initial value for smu.source.delay.
The next version of the 2450 Reference Manual will be corrected.
PR49892 Changes to the Reference Manual.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
A number of miscellaneous late changes were not added in time to Rev-A revision of the 2450
Reference Manual. Some of the key issues have been documented here.
A) The following commands have been removed from the product:
SCPI: SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe
TSP: beeper.enable
These commands have been used in various places in the manual and in documented examples.
These references will be removed in the next revision of the manual. No substitute commands have
been provided.
B) Digital I/O behavior:

a. For digital I/O lines, changing the line mode to input will set the line state high.
b. For digital I/O lines, changing the line mode to output will set the line state low.
c. When configuring digital I/O, the output side of the line should be configured before the
input side to avoid a false input trigger detection

C) Using the reset() command:

a. On page 3-125 in the Reference Manual, the following NOTE is INCORRECT. The
command tsplink.initialize() DOES change the states of the individual nodes in
the system.
D) Resistance Mode Changes: Auto Ohms vs. Manual Ohms:

a. Significant changes were made to the way resistance mode was documented in Revision A
of the 2450 Reference Manual. Below is a summary of differences in the Reference
Manual vs. the actual implementation. The Reference Manual will be updated to reflect
these changes in Revision B of the 2450 Reference Manual.
Sections affected are 2-91, 6-46, 8-116, and 9-14.
b. The term “Auto Ohms” has been removed from the user interface. The user interface now
presents “Ohmmeter” as a One-Touch Quick Setup (see diagram below).
c. The term “Manual Ohms” has been removed from the user interface. The user interface
now presents “Resistance” as a Measure function vs. Voltage or Current Source (see
diagram below).
d. The following commands have been eliminated
i. [SENSe[1]]:RESistance:MODe AUTO | MANual (SCPI, section 6-46)
ii. smu.measure.resistancemode = smu.RESISTANCE_AUTO or
smu.RESISTANCE_MANUAL (TSP, section 8-116)
e. The following existing commands have a new argument as follows
i. [SENSe[1]]:<function>:UNIT WATT | OHM | VOLT | AMP
(section 6)
ii. smu.measure.unit = <WATT> <OHM> <VOLT> <AMP>
f. New TSP Command Usage:
i. “Manual Ohms” ➔ Measures resistance by sourcing voltage, measuring current,
and calculating the resistance reading.
• smu.source.func = smu.FUNC_DC_VOLTAGE
• smu.measure.func = smu.FUNC_DC_CURRENT
• smu.measure.unit = smu.UNIT_OHM
OR
• smu.source.func = smu.FUNC_DC_CURRENT
• smu.voltage.func = smu.FUNC_DC_VOLTAGE
• smu.measure.unit = smu.UNIT_OHM
ii. “Auto Ohms” ➔ Measures resistance by sourcing current, measuring voltage, and
calculating the resistance reading. In this case, the source current and source limit
are automatically calculated and set.
• smu.measure.func = smu.FUNC_RESISTANCE

g. New SCPI Command Usage:

i. “Manual Ohms” (see definition above)
• SOURce:FUNC VOLTage
• [SENSe[1]]:FUNC “CURRent”
• [SENSe[1]]:CURRent:UNIT OHM
OR
• SOURce:FUNC CURRent
• [SENSe[1]]:FUNC “VOLTage”
• [SENSe[1]]:VOLTage:UNIT OHM
ii. “Auto Ohms” (see definition above)
• [SENSe[1]]:FUNC “RESistance”
h. Front panel user interface setting of Manual vs. Auto Ohms measurements
<see the following figure for details>

PR49955 Cannot repeatedly reconnect with LAN triggers.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
Certain scripts (where LAN connections are quickly and repeatedly disconnected and reconnected in
rapid succession) may cause a failed connection.
Workaround:
Due to limited socket resources, the safest rate of making LAN connections is 1 connection per second.
If there is need for more than one LAN connection per second, the total number of socket resources
available is approximately 180, and after a socket is closed, it will take 2 minutes to become available
again.
PR50042 MANUAL: TSP-Link mode command only supports open drain.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
In the 2450 Reference Manual, the documentation erroneously states that the TSP command
tsplink.line[N].mode accepts the following parameters:
tsplink.MODE_DIGITAL_IN
tsplink.MODE_DIGITAL_OUT
tsplink.MODE_TRIGGER_IN
tsplink.MODE_TRIGGER_OUT
Workaround:
Do not use the parameters listed above in the command tsplink.line[N].
PR50188 MANUAL: The source sweep list function does not support smu.DELAY_AUTO.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
In the 2450 Reference Manual, the documentation incorrectly states that the source sweep list function
supports the setting smu.DELAY_AUTO.
Workaround:
Do not use the setting -1 for delay in the following command:
:SOURce[1]:SWEep:<function>:LIST

Do not use the setting smu.DELAY_AUTO in the following command:

smu.source.sweeplist()
PR50228 The display.screen command has been changed.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
The TSP attribute command, display.screen, has been replaced with a TSP function,
display.changescreen(). The parameters to the new function are the same that
display.screen previously took as a set attribute.
The SCPI query command DISPlay:SCReen? does not exist.

The DISPlay:SCReen command is only intended to change the screen view NOT to query which view
is active
Workaround:
N/A
PR50231 Need to Add Customer Calibration.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
Because the 2450 added two lower current ranges and one lower voltage range, existing 2400
customer calibration hardware will not work on the 2450. Keithley is working on a recommended
customer calibration equipment list, but for now, customer calibration of the 2450 is not supported.
Workaround:
Keithley plans to support customer calibration within six months after shipping the initial Model 2450.
Please see https://www.tek.com/keithley for updates.

PR50350 Trying to print beyond buffer dimensions causes timeout for new buffer.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
Attempting to print buffer elements that are outside the range of [1, bufferVar.n] may cause a
script to hang or a bus command to timeout.
Workaround:
Prior to using print() command with a buffer or printbuffer(), the elements or bounds provided
should be checked to ensure that they are between 1 and bufferVar.n, inclusively.
PR50378 Config lists generated by the sweep API don’t get saved to the config script.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
Changes made to source config lists generated using the sweep API are not retained when saving the
configuration.
Workaround:
Move all points in the config list generated using the sweep API to a new config list. This can be
accomplished by first, creating a new config list. Next, iteratively recall each point from the sweep
config list and store it to the new config list. Then delete the config list generated by the sweep API.
Finally, build a custom trigger model that uses the new config list.
PR50379 Customer trigger model is overwritten when restoring pre-boxed sweep.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
Changes made to trigger models generated using the sweep API are not retained when saving the
configuration.
Workaround:
Move all points in the config list generated using the sweep API to a new config list. This can be
accomplished by first, creating a new config list. Next, iteratively recall each point from the sweep
config list and store it to the new config list. Then delete the config list generated by the sweep API.
Finally, build a custom trigger model that uses the new config list.

PR50404 TSP-Link does not reset properly on some units.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
TSP-Link reset or initialization may consistently fail on certain units. The unit being reset or initialized
may ignore the reset or initialization command, stop responding to bus commands, and/or display
"Slave" in the communications status indicator.
Workaround:
If the reset or initialization command is ignored, try calling it again. It may necessary to repeat this
action up to ten times. If the command causes a time-out for bus communications and/or "Slave" is
displayed in the communications status indicator for the unit being reset or initialized, then it is
necessary to choose a different unit to be the TSP-Link master.
PR50497 SCPI command syntax checking: Error is not generated if parameter is not valid long or short form of
the specified command.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
The 2450 fails to generate an error when the parameter to a SCPI command does not match either the
short or long form of the parameter being specified. Instead, the unit will accept any number of
characters between the short and long form as being valid. For example, in the following list, only the
first two examples should be allowed, however, the additional four examples are being accepted as
valid. In a future firmware release, the additional four examples will generate an error message.
COMMAND v1.0.0 Firmware Future Firmware
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:COUNt? INF OK OK
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:COUNt? INFORMATIONAL OK OK
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:COUNt? INFO OK SYNTAX ERROR
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:COUNt? INFORM OK SYNTAX ERROR
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:COUNt? INFORMAT OK SYNTAX ERROR
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:COUNt? INFORMATION OK SYNTAX ERROR
Workaround:
Only send a valid short or long form of the SCPI command parameter. Based on the example listed,
send either INF or INFORMATIONAL for the related command. This will avoid new syntax errors when
upgrading to new 2450 firmware in the future.

PR51449 Calibration Date is set to 03/16/1996 after updating 1.0.0i to 1.1.0s.
Models affected:
All 2450
Symptom:
After upgrading the 2450 firmware from version v1.0.0i to v1.1.0s, the Calibration Date is 03/16/1996.
Do NOT be alarmed. This issue has NO IMPACT on calibration and calibration values. The issue is
that from v1.0.0i to v1.1.0s, a new date field was added and it has not been initialized properly. Also,
the date headings have also changed to differentiate between Adjust Date and Calibration Date (e.g.
Verification Date). See the diagrams below.
v1.0.0i firmware v1.1.0s firmware
Before, there was only one date field named “Calibration Adjust Date.” This was the date that the 2450
was last calibrated WITH adjustment. Starting with the v1.1.0s firmware, a new date named “Calibration
Date” was added to display and differentiate between the Adjust Date and Calibration (without adjust)
Date. The new “Adjust Date” is the same field as the old “Calibration Adjust Date.” The new
“Calibration Date” is brand new field and this will be the date the 2450 was last calibrated WITHOUT
adjustment. Since the new “Calibration Date” field did not exist with v1.0.0i firmware, this new date is
un-initialized and has defaulted to 03/16/1996. Again, this has zero impact on the original factory
calibration and does not impact the factory stored calibration constants in any way.
Workaround:
This date will be properly set the next time the 2450 is returned to Keithley or a designated field service
office for recalibration. If you insist on updating the “Calibration Date” to equal the “Adjust Date”, please
refer to the “Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter Calibration Manual,” document number 2450-905-01,
available at https://www.tek.com/keithley.

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General Information ...................................................................................................... 3

Version 1.7.12 Release ................................................................................................. 4

Version 1.7.10 Release ................................................................................................. 5

Version 1.7.7 Release ................................................................................................... 6

Version 1.7.5 Release ................................................................................................... 7

Version 1.7.3 Release ................................................................................................... 7

Version 1.7.2 Release ................................................................................................... 9

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Noncritical Fixes ........................................................................................................................ 9

Version 1.7.1 Release ................................................................................................... 9

Version 1.7.0 Release ................................................................................................. 10

Version v1.6.8b Release ............................................................................................. 14

Version v1.6.7c Release ............................................................................................. 15

Version v1.6.4c Release ............................................................................................. 20

Version v1.6.3d Release ............................................................................................. 21

Version v1.6.1a Release ............................................................................................. 23

Version v1.6.0i Release .............................................................................................. 24

Version v1.5.0g Release ............................................................................................. 29

Version v1.3.0s Release ............................................................................................. 33

Version v1.2.0f Release .............................................................................................. 42

Version v1.1.0s Release ............................................................................................. 47

Version v1.0.0i Release .............................................................................................. 59

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VERSION 1.7.12 RELEASE

Reference number: NS-2105

Symptom: Saving numerous configuration scripts or system setups may lead to an

Resolution: This issue has been resolved.

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VERSION 1.7.10 RELEASE

Reference number: NS-2070

Resolution: This issue has been resolved.

Reference number: NS-2072

Resolution: This issue has been resolved.

Reference number: NS-2074

Resolution: This issue has been resolved.

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Category: System commands

Reference number: NS-1946

VERSION 1.7.7 RELEASE

Reference number: NS-2025

Resolution: The issue has been resolved.

Reference number: NS-2043

Symptom: While remotely communicating with the instrument, if a new error is

Resolution: The issue has been resolved.

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VERSION 1.7.5 RELEASE

Reference number: NS-1978

Resolution: This issue has been resolved.

Reference number: NS-1981

Resolution: The issue has been resolved to automatically start continuous

Category: General settings

VERSION 1.7.3 RELEASE

Reference number: NS-1923

Resolution: This issue has been corrected.

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