Frequently Asked Questions

KickStart optionally collects data about how it is used and transmits this data to a third-party analytics service, which provides the data to Keithley/Tektronix.  KickStart does not collect or transmit personally-identifiable information.  All data collection can be disabled complete
This FAQ applies to:
KICKSTARTFL-BASE

This LabView VI allows you to choose:

Function (Voltage or Current), NPLC, Counts, Range, Resolution Digits and Buffer Delay Time.

The Program outputs the reading buffer data, standard deviation and RMS value. The data will also be saved to a file.

Here is a sequence of SCPI commands the configure the Model 2461 SMU to output a 100V pulse up to 10A.

SYSTem:CLEar

TRACe:MAKE "PulseBuffer", 50

SOURce:FUNCtion CURRent

SOURce:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO OFF

SOURce:CURRent:RANGe 1

You can export waveform data from the THS3000 Series ‘scopes using your PC and some software.  To do this, follow the steps below.

Yes this is possible by using the RSA API. In order to communicate with multiple RSA’s simultaneously you will need to call multiple instances of the RSA API. The API will need to be called for each RSA. 

Yes, you can run VectorVu-PC in simulation mode. VectorVu-PC has an internal VNA simulator that you can use for analysis without a TTR500 unit. Use Connection Manager to switch to simulator mode. When you connect the simulator, the Instrument Status bar turns gray.
This FAQ applies to:
TTR503A, TTR506A

Yes, the TTR500A can be controlled Programmatically.

Here is a link to the Programmers manual which contains all the SCPI commands: https://www.tek.com/vna/ttr500-manual-5

The sync hub, unfortunately, does not support the synchronization of mixed channel AWGs. The units being synced must have the same channel count. The issue comes from the fact that the delays between the two boxes are different, meaning a reliable sync can't be achieved. 

The key improvements on the B model from the A model are the following:

The remote head is available separately.
The number is
2520-300G5
But has to be calibrated with the mainframe..