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Model 6517B
Keithley Instruments, Inc. Version A13 Firmware Release Notes
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Contents
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
General Information .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Supported models ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation instructions ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Upgrade considerations for the Model 6517B ........................................................................................................ 3
A13 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................3
Critical Fixes ........................................................................................................................................................3
A12 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Critical Fixes ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Non-critical fixes ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
A11 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Critical Fixes ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
A10 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Critical fixes............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
A09 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Critical fixes............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
A08 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Critical fixes............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
A07 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Critical fixes............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
A06 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Critical Fixes ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Enhancements ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
A05 Release ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Critical fixes............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Enhancements ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
A04 Release ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Critical fixes........................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Enhancements ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
A03 Release ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Critical fixes........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Enhancements ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Non-critical fixes ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Known issues ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
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6517B Firmware Release Notes
General Information
Supported models
This firmware is used on the following Keithley Instruments products:
Model 6517B
Installation instructions
Use Keithley Flash Wizard version C09 or later to upgrade the Model 6517B.
Upgrade considerations for the Model 6517B
The following table outlines the considerations that should be made when deciding whether to upgrade to this
version from any previous version.
Consideration From
A11
Recalibration required No
1
Requalification suggested Yes
2
Should you upgrade? Review
A13 Release
Overview
Critical Fixes
PR42991 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Turning all reading elements on when reading buffer data does not return reading element.
Resolution:
All reading elements are returned properly when they are enabled.
PR45257 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Source bypass does not work properly when TIMER is the arm layer source.
1
If any features are used related to any of the corrected issues, requalification is suggested to ensure compatibility.
2
As needed to correct problems addressed by version A09.
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A12 Release - Overview 6517B Firmware Release Notes
Resolution:
All arm layer sources work properly when source bypass is set to SOURCE.
PR50815 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Manual ohms range is reported incorrectly for the 20uA range over bus, reports 20nA.
Resolution:
The 20uA range reports correctly when queried over the bus.
PR51425 Models affected:
Model 6517B with model 6522 scanner
Symptom:
The 6522 scanner card does not configure unused channels correctly when scanning mode is set
for current, they are left open circuited.
Resolution:
Unused channels are configured correctly for voltage and current scanning modes.
A12 Release
Overview
Critical Fixes
PR43787 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Alternating Polarity Resistivity only reads ohm-cm (volume resistivity) when using the 8009
fixture, even though the Model 6517B may be configured for surface resistivity.
Resolution:
The Model 6517B now reads the 8009 fixture switch setting correctly.
PR44571 Models affected:
Model 6517B
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Symptom:
Some Model 6521 and 6522 scanner cards are not recognized by the Model 6517B.
Resolution:
The issue has been resolved.
Non-critical fixes
There are no non-critical fixes in the A12 firmware release.
Enhancements
There are no enhancements in the A12 firmware release.
A11 Release
Overview
Critical Fixes
PR 42116 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Voltage source settings are not returned when a sweep is performed and the buffer results are
returned.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR 42206 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Real time stamp is not stored in buffer.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR 42332 Models affected:
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A10 Release - Enhancements 6517B Firmware Release Notes
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Default trigger link lines do not operate correctly. It is necessary to specify the input and output
trigger link lines.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
PR 42238 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Enhancement:
Add meaningful compliance indication to voltage source values stored in buffer.
Resolution:
Front panel now shows a blinking voltage source readout in the buffer recall display if the voltage
source was in compliance. Buffer results returned over the bus will show +9999.9 volts if the
voltage source was in compliance.
A10 Release
Overview
Critical fixes
PR 41677 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Units may have slight offsets in measurements when calibrated while operating on 60 Hz power.
Resolution
The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
No enhancements have been added in version A10.
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A09 Release
Overview
Critical fixes
PR 41581 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Noise and offsets may appear in lower current ranges when operating on 50Hz power due to
aperture being set incorrectly.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR 41462 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Selecting scientific notation for the number format in charge measurements causes the unit to
stop responding.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
No enhancements have been added in version A09.
A08 Release
Overview
Critical fixes
PR40525 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Resistance, current, and voltage measurements may be different from expected, due to relays
not latching properly.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
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A07 Release - Enhancements 6517B Firmware Release Notes
Enhancements
No enhancements have been added in version A08.
A07 Release
Overview
Critical fixes
PR40525 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Resistance, voltage, and current measurements may be different from expected, due to relays
not latching properly.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
No enhancements have been added in version A07.
A06 Release
Overview
Critical Fixes
PR39774 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Alternating polarity resistance test sequence delays are shorter than expected.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR39898 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Voltage source output may be zero when turned on.
Resolution:
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The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
No enhancements have been added in version A06.
A05 Release
Overview
Critical fixes
PR38989 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
The menu option to configure the buffer count to use the trigger model count causes the front
panel to stop responding.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR39438 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Real-time clock can jump ahead by several hours.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR39637 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Using the trigger count setting for the buffer count causes "Buffer Data Lost" errors if no readings
are stored.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR39641 Models affected:
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A04 Release - Enhancements 6517B Firmware Release Notes
Model 6517B
Symptom:
"Buffer Data Lost" errors occur if the buffer count is set, but no readings are stored.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR39651 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Readings are noisier unless line sync is turned off and then turned back on.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
No enhancements have been made in version A05.
A04 Release
Overview
Critical fixes
PR38548 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Clock time reported incorrectly over GPIB and RS232 between 12M and 1PM.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
No enhancements have been made in A04.
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A03 Release
Overview
Critical fixes
PR37667 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Hi limit settings do not allow values beyond 9.9E8.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR37767 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Buffer readings do not include temperature or humidity when retrieved over GPIB or RS232.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR37871 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Clock time does not change between AM and PM until 1:00.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR37889 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
External feedback function does not work properly.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR37907 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Math percent function does not allow values over 5E9.
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A03 Release - Critical fixes 6517B Firmware Release Notes
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR38200 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
:sour:volt:range MIN|MAX|DEF arguments do not work properly.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR38394 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Self test query (*TST?) reports failure (1).
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR38397 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Resistance measurements show different current values in resistance function when using the "next"
display to show measured current, and in current function when measuring current.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR38398 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Pressing Local causes voltage source to go to zero volts, but output is still on. Sending a device clear
command causes similar behavior.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
PR38441 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
Can't change temperature units from degrees C.
Resolution:
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The issue has been repaired.
Enhancements
No enhancements have been made in A03.
Non-critical fixes
PR38202 Models affected:
Model 6517B
Symptom:
During calibration, the current offset is excessive if the current offset calibration steps fail.
Resolution:
The issue has been repaired.
Known issues
There are no known issues in A03.
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