kickstart instrument control software release notes · 2019. 11. 27. · kickstart instrument...

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KickStart Instrument Control Software

Version 2.2.0 Software release notes

Contents

General Information ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Supported models .................................................................................................................................................. 1

Supported operating systems ................................................................................................................................. 3

PC requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Software prerequisites: .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Installation instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 4

KickStart Instrument Control Software history ...................................................................................................... 4

Version 2.2.0 release notes ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Version 2.2.0 enhancements .................................................................................................................................. 5

Version 2.2.0 usage notes ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Version 2.2.0 resolved issues ................................................................................................................................. 6

Version 2.1.1 release notes ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Version 2.1.1 enhancements .................................................................................................................................. 8

Version 2.1.1 resolved issues ................................................................................................................................. 8

General Information

Supported models

This software is intended for use on the following Keithley Instruments and Tektronix product models:

Product category

DAQ

2700 2701 2750 3706A 3706A-NFP DAQ6510*

*Includes DAQ6510-US

Keithley Instruments 28775 Aurora Road Cleveland, Ohio 44139 1-800-935-5595www.tek.com/keithley

http://www.tek.com/keithley

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Product category

DMM

2000 2010 2100 2110 DMM6500* DMM7510*

*Includes DMM6500-US, DMM-7510-US, DMM-7510-NFP, DMM7510-NFP-US, DMM7510-RACK,DMM7510-RACK-US, DMM7510-NFP-RACK, DMM7510-RACK-US

SMU

2400 2400-C 2401 2410 2410-C 2420

2420-C 2425 2425-C 2430 2430-C 2440

2440-C 2450 2460 2461 2470 2601A

2601B 2602A 2602B 2604B 2606B 2611A

2611B 2612A 2612B 2614B 2634B 2635B

2636A 2636B 2657A

Sensitive

6430 6485 6487 6514

Power Supply

2280S-32-6 2280S-60-3 2281S-20-6

Oscilloscope

DPO3012 DPO3014 DPO3032 DPO3034 DPO3052 DPO3054

DPO4032 DPO4034 DPO4054 DPO4104 DPO4014B DPO4034B

DPO4054B DPO4102B DPO4102B-L DPO4104B DPO4104B-L MDO4024C

MDO4034C MDO4104C MDO4054C MDO4014-3 MDO4034-3 MDO4054-3

MDO4054-6 MDO4104-3 MDO4104-6 MDO3012 MDO3014 MDO3022

MDO3024 MDO3032 MDO3034 MDO3052 MDO3054 MDO3102

MDO3104 MDO32 MDO34 MDO4014B-3 MDO4034B-3 MDO4054B-3

MDO4054B-6 MDO4104B-3 MDO4104B-6 MSO3012 MSO3014 MSO3032

MSO3034 MSO3052 MSO3054 MSO4032 MSO4034 MSO4054

MSO4104 MSO4034B MSO4054B MSO4012B MSO4012B-L MSO4104B

MSO4104B-L TBS1022 TBS1042 TBS1062 TBS1064 TBS1022

TBS1042 TBS1062 TBS1064 TBS1022 TBS1042 TBS1062


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Product category

Oscilloscope

TBS1064 TBS1032B TBS1032B-EDU TBS1052B TBS1052B-EDU TBS1072B

TBS1072B-EDU TBS1152B TBS1202B TBS1202B-EDU TBS1032B TBS1032B-EDU

TBS1052B TBS1052B-EDU TBS1072B TBS1072B-EDU TBS1152B TBS1202B

TBS1202B-EDU TBS1032B TBS1032B-EDU TBS1052B TBS1052B-EDU TBS1072B

TBS1072B-EDU TBS1152B TBS1202B TBS1202B-EDU TBS1102 TBS1104



TBS2102 TBS2104 TBS2202 TBS2204 TDS1002 TDS1012

TDS2002 TDS2012 TDS2014 TDS2022 TDS1001 TDS2004

TDS2024 TDS1001B TDS1002B TDS1012B TDS2002B TDS2004B

TDS2012B TDS2014B TDS2022B TDS2024B TDS1001C-SC TDS1002C-SC

TDS1012C-SC TDS2001C TDS2002C TDS2004C TDS2012C TDS2014C

TDS2022C TDS2024C TDS210 TDS220 TDS224

Supported operating systems

KickStart is supported on the following operating systems:

Windows® 10, 64-bit (Creator's update)

Windows® 8, 64-bit

Windows® 7, 64-bit

PC requirements

Processor: Dual-core processor 2 GHz or better

RAM: 8GB

Display resolution: Minimum 1920 × 1080 recommended

Disk drive space required: 8 GB of free space

Software prerequisites:

NI VISA 17.5 Runtime or newer (installation package included in KickStart installer)


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Microsoft® Visual Studio C++ 2013 x64 Redistributable Package

Microsoft® Visual Studio C++ 2017 x64 Redistributable Package

.NET Framework 4.7

When installing KickStart without an internet connection, make sure that the last three software prerequisites are installed on your PC before installing. The NI VISA 17.5 Runtime is packaged with the KickStart installer.

Installation instructions

Download the KickStart 2.2.0 installer from www.tek.com/keithley-kickstart. Unzip the file and run KickStartSetup.exe.

Follow the installation instructions and accept all default settings.

The installer will install the required files into the following default location: C:\Program Files\Keithley Instruments\KickStart

KickStart version 2.2.0 requires a software license. The software installs with a one-time 60-day free trial. For more information on licenses available for KickStart version 2.2.0, please visit www.tek.com/keithley-kickstart.

For more information on KickStart, see the “KickStart Quick Start Guide” (document number: KKS-903-01). This Quick Start Guide is available online at www.tek.com/keithley-kickstart.

KickStart Instrument Control Software history

Version Release date

2.0.0 April 2018

2.0.1 July 2018

2.0.2 July 2018

2.0.3 August 2018

2.0.4 October 2018

2.0.5 November 2018

2.0.6 February 2019

2.1.0 June 2019

2.1.1 September 2019

2.2.0 November 2019

http://www.tek.com/keithley-kickstart



KickStart Instrument Control Software Version 2.2.0 release notes


Version 2.2.0 release notes

Version 2.2.0 enhancements

Issue number:

Improvement:

KS-2965

Added support for the DPO2k, TBS1k, TBS2k, and TDS1k series oscilloscopes to KickStart’s Scope app.

Issue number:

Improvement:

KS-2971

Implemented support for I-V tracer. I-V tracer is an application that provides low power, 2-terminal curve tracer capabilities. It installs on the 2400 Series GraphicalSourceMeter™ SMU.

Version 2.2.0 usage notes

Issue number:

Symptom:

Workaround:

KS-3162

Math data capture is not possible for the DPO2000 series scope.

N/A

Issue number:

Symptom:

Workaround:

KS-1899

In version 1.9.x, KickStart allowed you to control multiple TSP-linked instruments in the I-V Characterizer App by connecting only one instrument to the computer. The software will no longer allow this functionality.

KickStart no longer uses TSP-Link as a communication interface. You can connect each individual instrument to the computer using a supported VISA interface (USB, GPIB, or LAN). You can still use multiple instruments in the I-V Characterizer App and can add instruments to the App using the instrument manager on the App toolbar.

Issue number:

Symptom:

Workaround:

Scope App Firewall

The Scope App requires that permissions be configured in any firewall on the PC running KickStart. This is to enable the Service Request (SRQ) feature of the VISA I/O software library. This is only required if the scope is on the LAN.

The KickStart installer will configure the Windows Defender Firewall when you install the software. But in case this step fails or that you are using a different firewall software then you will need to do the following: Configure an inbound and outbound rule that "KickStart.exe" in the "C:\Program Files\Keithley Instruments\KickStart" folder, for all domains, is allowed. This failure will show if you select an instrument and then select the Scope App. An error message pops up saying that there is either a connection error or firewall issue. The error message reads, "Enabling the SRQ Failed. Check the connection to the Instrument. This could be a firewall issue. Check the KickStart release notes in the Installation Instructions section for more information about configuring the firewall."


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Version 2.2.0 resolved issues

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2417

When exporting a graph, the graph legend was placed incorrectly; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2778

When using the I-V Characterizer App with a Series 2600 instrument and high capacitance mode enabled, the test could not complete. This was due to autorange not being allowed while high capacitance mode was enabled. The app now prevents this combination of test settings.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2793

Datalogger graph not functioning with math disabled or enabled for DC volts; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2917

When opening a saved KickStart project under an operating system in a different language, it was not possible to view the data in the graph; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2922

Opening a saved project in a Windows operating system with a different language caused errors when exporting to .csv; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2938

When using automatic export option, data is missing, or it populates the wrong column giving incorrect information; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2951

When viewing details for a particular datalogger instrument in the Instrument Panel, KickStart indicated “Not Supported” for switch card slots that were empty instead of “None”; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2974

When the I-V Characterizer is opened and the mode is set to Current List Sweep, the default Current Levels table is missing; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3036

When configuring a scan, the datalogger sheet sporadically shows channels with time columns and some channels without associated time columns; this issue is now fixed.



Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3113

When using a Model 3706A in the DataLogger app, the input impedance for voltage measurement is now set to "Auto."

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3142

When manually exporting run data, the progress bar does not accurately show progress; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3152

Attempting to export data from all runs to .csv file format would at times generate an error “object reference not set to an instance”; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3185

Changing the time format of the data in the Table view would cause KickStart to close; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3209

Checking “include test configuration” in the Data Export window would generate a new run in Run History; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3219

For some probes it was possible to receive a message indicating “No Probe Connected” when probes are connected; this message has been updated to “Probe Type: Other”.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3223

Communication error occurs causing test failures for Models 6485, 6487 and 6514 instruments; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3281

In the I-V Characterizer app, enabling auto export of data when using a nested sweep (with one SMU set to step and one or more SMUs set to sweep) would result in data being populated incorrectly in the resultant exported file (.csv or .xlsx); this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3327

When exporting data for multiple runs, KickStart will stop working and crash; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3382

Opening a saved power supply test and exporting with the test configuration will cause an error; this issue is now fixed.


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Version 2.1.1 release notes

Version 2.1.1 enhancements

Issue number:

Improvement:

KS-2073

Added statistics between cursors on the KickStart graph.

Issue number:

Improvement:

KS-2074, KS-2288

Added area under Curve Statistics to the KickStart graph.

Issue number:

Improvement:

KS-2972

The Tektronix Models MDO32 and MDO34 are now supported by KickStart's Scope application.

Issue number:

Improvement:

KS-3071

If the system memory is less than 10%, the graph updates are turned off.

Version 2.1.1 resolved issues

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-1197

In the I-V Characterizer app, the measure range for the Model 2461 may not have been correctly limited when source range was selected; this issue is now fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-1412

Cursor series tooltips in the graph are based on row index of the measured data.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2475

Streaming of digitized data using the DMM app has been improved to enable 60 kHz continuous streaming to the reading table. The maximum number of readings is limited by the maximum size of reading table.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2539

When selecting Export All Runs, the apps export graphs for each run.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2649

When using both channels of a 2604B, 2614B, or 2634B with the I-V Characterizer, the test now properly works.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2717, KS-2883

App settings could become corrupt and result in KickStart crashing or generating error when attempting to open project; this issue is now fixed.



Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2761

KickStart no longer crashes when an app is deleted.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2793

When using Math in the Data Logger app, the calculated data now appears correctly in the graph.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2831

When table rows are hidden, the points no longer appear on the graph.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2832

When a graph image is exported, the resulting file is no longer left blank.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2836

Resistance and power calculations are now correct when using a simulated instrument in the I-V Characterizer app.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2843

When exporting data containing hidden rows, the hidden rows no longer appear in the export.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2869

When using the scope app and performing a capture with an oscilloscope that is in auto-trigger mode, KickStart no longer hangs and now completes the capture. KickStart is now changing the oscilloscope to the stopped mode and then acquiring the data. The oscilloscope will then be set back to the mode it was previously in.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2886

Loading a saved setup file in the Scope app no longer causes a timeout error.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2894

For the Scope app, if math computation in the scope is incomplete, KickStart will now wait until data is available.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2916

Data now appears in Graph when Windows Display Language is set to Chinese or Japanese.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2928

Added checks to prevent graph crashes when changing the data source of the x-axis.


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Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2938

Auto export no longer results in data missing from the exported data file.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2940

The issue where Model 6487 in the DMM app had no autozero selections has been fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2941

Logarithmic sweep in the I-V Characterizer now runs properly because an error in asymptote calculation has been fixed.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2942

Incorrect resistance ranges are no longer shown in the DMM app resistance function for the Model 6514.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2945

Overflow readings or -200 execution errors when doing resistance measurements in the DMM app with the Model 6487 have been resolved.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2950

Model 6487 output now switches off when the user aborts the test (presses Stop) while running a DMM app resistance test.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2952, KS-3076

Saving a KickStart project that contains a Data Logger app with an unsaved Scan Group and measure function of None no longer crashes the app.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2955

When using the Scope app, data on all channels when in Measurement mode now show in the table and graph.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2967

The 100 pA measure range is no longer missing from the 2635A/2635B or 2636A/2636B support in the I-V Characterizer app.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2968

If KickStart was abnormally terminated while running a test, then previous data may have become corrupt or irretrievable upon reopening the KickStart project. This issue has been resolved. All collected data is available upon reopening the KickStart project.



Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2976

Model 3706A frequency and period measurements in the Data Logger app now allow the user to enter select a threshold range.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-2996

Temperature data for the DMM and DataLogger apps are now properly formatted in decimal notation in the Graph.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3007

Exported data files now only include test configuration once.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3012

Model 6430 now opens and works with the I-V Characterizer app for all modes.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3013

The minimum recommended firmware version of the Model 2100 DMM has been updated. Using a Model 2100 DMM in KickStart requires firmware revision 1.12 for proper instrument discovery.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3014

While taking readings with a Model 2100 in the DMM app, random timeouts no longer occur.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3051

Interlock errors are now appropriately presented when using a Model 6487 in the DMM app.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3074

If KickStart is abnormally terminated, the correct amount of data now appears when the KickStart project is reopened.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3082

When using the I-V Characterizer app and plotting one channel vs. another channel on the graph, KickStart now uses the measurement data that user selects for the x-axis.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3108

Improvements have been made to prevent timeout errors with the DMM App and the Model 2100.

Issue number:

Resolution:

KS-3113

When using a Model 3706A in the DataLogger app, the input impedance for voltage measurement is now set to "Auto."


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