Keithley Instruments KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN

KickStart Instrument Control Software (1-Year/Time-Based Floating License)

KICKSTARTFLSUITEAN
KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN

Keithley Instruments KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN

KickStart Instrument Control Software (1-Year/Time-Based Floating License)

KICKSTARTFLSUITEAN
KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN
  • KickStart Instrument Control Software
  • 1-Year/time-based floating license
  • Time-based licenses can be used through term of license, only
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  • KickStart Instrument Control Software
  • 1-Year/time-based floating license
  • Time-based licenses can be used through term of license, only
  • All software updates and support are included and available through license term
  • At time of expiration, all license features will expire
  • Perpetual or time-based licenses are available to replace expired license
  • Save time by automating data collection of millions of readings
  • Set up multi-instrument test with ability to independently control up to eight instruments
  • Supports source measure unit (SMU) instruments, DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, dataloggers, and sensitive instruments
  • Replicate tests quickly using saved test configurations
  • Use built-in plotting and comparison tools to quickly discover measurement anomalies and trends
  • Auto-export data in ready-to-use .csv and .xlsx formats for reports and additional analysis

Recommended System Requirements

  • CPU: Dual-core processor 2 GHz or better
  • Memory: 8GB RAM
  • Disk Drive: 8GB of free space
  • Windows 10, 8, 7 64-bit
  • Instrument communication interfaces: USB, GPIB, LAN
  • Display resolution: Minimum 1920 x 1080 recommended

Supported Instruments / Model / KickStart App:

  • SMU Instruments / 2400 Series, 2600 Series, 2650 Series, 6430 / I-V Characterizer
  • Oscilloscopes / 3 Series MDO, MDO3000 Series, MDO4000 Series, MSO3000 Series, MSO4000 Series, DPO3000 Series, DPO4000 Series, TBS1000 Series, TBS2000 Series, TDS1000 Series, TDS2000 Series, TDS200 Series / Oscilloscopes
  • Data Acquisition Units / DAQ6510, DMM6500, 2700, 2701, 2750, 3706A / Data Logger
  • DMMs / DMM6500, DMM7510, DAQ6510, 2700, 2701, 2750, 2000, 2010, 2110 / Precision DMM
  • Power Supplies / 2280S-32-6, 2280S-60-3, 2281S-20-6, 222x, 223x / Power Supply
  • Sensitive / 6517B, 6514, 6485, 6487 / Precision DMM

Applications

  • Device characterization: Characterize materials and discrete components and verify design of electronic modules
  • Datalogging: Reliably log data to the PC; useful for testing device compliance to regulatory or industrial standards

The Keithley KICKSTARTFLSUITEAN KickStart Instrument Control Software (1-Year/Time-Based Floating License) simplifies what users need to know about an instrument accelerates the path to the measurements they want - take the instrument out of the box and get real data on a compatible device in minutes. By plotting data immediately and offering quick statistical summaries of the data in the reading table, KickStart allows users to gather insights faster and make the decisions needed to move on to the next stage of device and product development. KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN saves time by facilitating quick replication of tests and comparison of results using convenient export features. With KickStart, users can focus on interpreting the test results so that teams can meet their innovation goals.

Minimized Time to Results

Connect the instrument to a PC and have KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN discover it in seconds. KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN supports instruments connected using GPIB, LAN, and USB interfaces. With a simple drag of the mouse, launch an app to control and collect data from an instrument. KickStart can collect millions of readings from each instrument, which makes it a great solution for long-term datalogging, for capturing transient events with a digitizing DMM, I-V characterization with SMUs, and for capturing waveforms with oscilloscopes. KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN presents the data in tabular and graphical formats. In the table, KickStart presents a statistical summary of the data in each column. Users can hide non-essential data, and the statistics automatically update to reflect only data visible in the table. This can be quite useful for applications in which users would like to monitor devices after they have reached thermal stabilization.

KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN provides a test solution even when the tests involve the control of multiple instruments. Users can launch and run up to eight apps at the same time. They can see results from multiple instruments in a single easy-to-view format.

View data in the reading table in an easy to read format; hide rows or columns to show only relevant dataClick for larger image

Reading Table

KickStart calculates basic statistics for each column of data visible in the tableClick for larger image

Calculates Basic Statistics

KickStart quickly discovers all connected instruments and allows you to create tests and view data even when instruments are not connected to the PCClick for larger image

Discovers Connected Instruments

Faster Insights into Data

KickStart plots data immediately so that users can quickly discover anomalies or trends and make the needed decisions to get to the next phase of development of the user's material, device, or module. Getting insights quickly is most important, so a large portion of the viewing area is dedicated to the graph. There are built-in tools to compare and overlay data from previous test runs. Users can mark or highlight points of interest in the graph and use cursors to view details on multiple data series at once.

Data always gets prime focus in KickStart; use the graph to discover measurement trends or anomaliesClick for larger image

Discover Measurement Trends/Anomalies

Use markers to highlight points of interest on the graphClick for larger image

Graph Markers

Use cursors to get information on multiple data series or to calculate differences on the horizontal scaleClick for larger image

Horizontal Scale

Peace of Mind. Confidence. Reliability.

Proving that the device or module complies with industrial and regulatory standards is an important part of ensuring that the device or electronic module will meet the customer's requirements. Safe archival of test data is essential in compliance testing. KickStart streams and auto-exports data in .csv and .xlsx formats from the instrument to PC storage media, so, even in the event of a power outage, any data-logging data is preserved.

Save tests and share data for easy collaboration between multiple development sites

Save tests and share data for easy collaboration between multiple development sites.

Additionally, users can save any test project that has been create to re-use later, or to share with others. This allows users to replicate tests easily at other locations, which is essential when working on a global development team.

KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN even allows users to prepare tests using simulated instruments so that they are ready to test once the actual instrument arrives. Users can quickly swap the actual instrument in the test configuration later. The use of simulated instruments also allows offline viewing of the data and test setup.

Power Supply App

Create and download list sweeps of up to 99 points on the power supply / View and set the most essential parameters on the power supply in KickStart's minimized viewClick for larger image

Power Supply App

This app simplifies supplying power to a device or system:

  • Quickly set up automated tests using bias or list sweep mode
  • Interactively control bias conditions while monitoring measurements on another instrument
  • Use along with Precision Multimeter App for applications such as power consumption analysis or monitoring load current stability
  • Supports Keithley 2280S-32-6 and 22380S-60-3 Precision Measurement DC Power Supplies; 222x and 223x DC power supplies; and 2281S-20-6 as power supply (only)

Precision Digital Multimeter App

This app affords users a simple way to log data using a Keithley DMM or sensitive measurement instrument.

  • Automate long-term datalogging
  • Plot and inspect waveforms from built-in DMM digitizer
  • Trigger digitizer on digital events or programmed analog levels
  • Continuous data streaming for digitizer operation using DMM7510 and DMM6500
  • Supports Keithley DMM7510 7 1/2-Digit and DMM6500 6 1/2-Digit DMMs; DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Logging Multimeter Systems; 2001, 2010, 2100, and 2110 DMMs; 6485 and 6487 Picoammeters; and 6514 and 6517B Electrometers
Capture waveforms with the DMM6500 Digitizing DMM using KickStart's Precision Multimeter App

Capture waveforms with the DMM6500 Digitizing DMM using KickStart’s Precision Multimeter App.

Data Logger App

Use the KickStart Data Logger App to set up and control multi-channel data acquisition instruments. This app is designed to help users configure all channels very quickly and even validate connections during test configurations. It allows users to set up multiple channels with the same configuration, but give each channel a meaningful label so that users can quickly scan results and grab the necessary information. Configure pass/fail limits for each channel in order to set alarm conditions and obtain quick visual verification of test results.

  • Stream millions of readings to PC storage media for safe data archival
  • View multiple measurement functions in single data window using stacked graphs
  • Plot measurement data versus another channel or versus time
  • Automatically export data in ready-to-use formats for reports and additional analysis even while tests are running
  • Supports Keithley DAQ6510, DMM6500 (with scan card), 2700, 2701, 2750, and 3706A
Plot and view multiple channels in a single graph with KickStart's Data Logger AppClick for larger image

Plot and View Multiple Channels

The Data Logger app aids in the quick setup and control of multi-channel data acquisition instrumentsClick for larger image

Quick Setup and Control

Create personalized labels for each channel of your data logging switch cardClick for larger image

Personalized Labels

I-V Characterizer App

Use the I-V Characterizer App to perform current vs. voltage (I-V) test on a variety of materials, two-terminal and multi-terminal semiconductor devices, solar cells, and much more. Users can configure each SMU for a variety of bias and sweep sourcing operations, including linear, log, list, and dual sweeps.

  • Configure and control up to four SourceMeter SMU instruments with independent sweeps or multi-level sweeps
  • Differentiate SMU instrument channels and their measurement data using labels that are relevant to devices or modules
  • Use built-in comparison tools to compare and overlay multiple test runs in single graphs
  • Create tests by mixing any of these SMU instruments: Series 2400, Series 2400 Graphical, Series 2600B, 2606B, 2657A, and 6430 SourceMeter SMU instruments
  • KickStart I-V Characterizer App supports 2601B-Pulse with PulseMeter technology for outputting pulses as short as 10 μs at 10 A and 10 V; this performance makes it perfect for testing:
    • Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL) used in LIDAR and facial recognition
    • LEDs for lighting and displays
    • Semiconductor device characterization
    • Surge protection testing
Create current vs. voltage characteristics for 2-terminal, 3-terminal, and 4-terminal devicesClick for larger image

Current vs. Voltage Characteristics

Characterize devices using up to four of Keithley’s SourceMeter SMU instrumentsClick for larger image

SourceMeter SMU Instruments

VSCEL Screenshot I-V-T for pulsing capability added as part of Slingshot project on the 2601B-Pulse SMUClick for larger image

Pulsing Capability

Scope App

Use the Scope app for data capture and datalogging of waveforms, measurements, and screenshots. This app offers three modes of operation:

The setup window enables the selection of the Waveforms, Measurements, or Screenshots modeClick for larger image

Setup Window

  • Waveforms Mode: KickStart retrieves the x-y data of each desired channel from the scope. It lists the data in the Table tab and a data plot in the Graph tab for the user to verify that the data retrieved is desired. Only data from analog channels is retrieved.
  • Measurements Mode: The user can select up to 8 measurements to retrieve from the scope. The measurements are made by the oscilloscope and logged into the KickStart Table. The user can use the Graph tab in KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN to view the measurement data and easily note trends or spot anomalies.
  • Screenshot Mode: Capture the screen image of the oscilloscope.
Data collected from the scope can be displayed in Table View with statisticsClick for larger image

Table View

The Scope app supports data retrieval from Analog Channels, Reference Channels and Math Channels. The app will either capture present data (without waiting for a trigger) or will arm the scope to wait for a trigger, stop the capture to gather data once scope has been triggered and re-arm scope to wait for next trigger after data is captured.

  • Supports Tektronix 3 Series MDO; MDO3000 Series; MDO4000 Series; MSO3000 Series; MSO4000 Series; DPO3000 Series; DPO4000 Series; TBS1000 Series; TBS2000 Series; TDS1000 Series; TDS2000 Series; and TDS200 Series scope models.
Saved screen capture of scope with KickStartClick for larger image

Screen Capture of Scope

Display up to 4 channels of analog data, including Reference and Math channelsClick for larger image

Display Analog Data

Capture and save a screenshot image for use in reports and journalClick for larger image

Reports and Journal

Set up a High Resistivity Test from a single window.Click for larger image

High Resistivity Test

High Resistivity App for 6517B Electrometer (Optional)

The optional high resistivity application (HRMA) for KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN is designed for use with Keithley's 6517B Electrometer/ High Resistance Meter. The 6517B along with the 8009 Resistivity Test Fixture is a laboratory standard for volume and surface resistivity measurements on insulating materials. Together, they can be used to measure resistance up to 1018 Ω at up to 1000 V.

Note: The KickStart High Resistivity Application requires a license, either the KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2 floating perpetual license, or the KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2-AN 1-year time-based license. A floating license allows selected users to manage the transfer of individual license to different PCs.

The KickStart high resistance measurement option makes it easier for users to:

  • Quickly and reliably determine resistivity of material using tests that conform to ASTM D257 standard
  • Perform Step Response tests to identify electrification time appropriate to material's time constant
  • Observe resistivity dependence on temperature and relative humidity of environment using optional probes 6517-TP and 6517-RH (not included)
  • Use alternating polarity measurement techniques to eliminate inherent background currents for most accurate resistivity measurements
View Step Response in real time

View Step Response in real time

I-V Tracer Software offers a modern alternative to traditional curve tracersClick for larger image

Modern Alternative

I-V Tracer App (Optional)

Keithley I-V Tracer Software leverages the unique touchscreen interface of the Graphical 2400 Series SourceMeter SMU instruments to recreate the familiar user experience of a curve tracer for two-terminal devices. Adding the I-V Tracer software to a SourceMeter instrument gives users a dedicated user interface for tracing the characteristics of the devices through both current and voltage. With a range of compatible instruments, I-V Tracer can utilize the full capabilities of each source measure unit, including the dual high-speed digitizers of the 2461 to perform tracing with AC polarity and pulsed DC, in addition to standard DC polarity.

  • Compatible with Keithley 2450, 2460, 2461, and 2470 Graphical SourceMeter SMUs
  • +DC, –DC, AC polarity modes (AC mode only compatible with the 2461 SMU)
  • Compare mode to display a reference device next to a measured curve
  • Save curve data to disk with KickStart for analysis in Excel
  • Screen capture curves
  • Pinch and zoom on the touchscreen to analyze data immediately
  • Current sourcing capabilities allowing the user to sweep current across the device and plot current versus voltage
Use the front panel knob to see your data more clearlyClick for larger image

Front Panel Knob

Using I-V Tracer Software means engineers no longer need to share outdated equipmentClick for larger image

Share Equipment

I-V Tracer offers an ideal engineering teaching solutionClick for larger image

Teaching Solution

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