The Keithley 7001 is a half-rack, high-density, two-slot switch/control mainframe designed to support a wide range of test and measurement signals. It features an integrated analog backplane, built-in scan control with a 100-pattern memory, and supports over 30 different switch cards including DC, RF, and optical modules.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | Dual-line vacuum fluorescent (1st line: 20-character, 2nd line: 32-character) with full channel status display |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 125 V AC or 180 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 50 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 213 × 89 × 397 |
| Weight | 3.4 |
System Configuration & Capacity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Card Slots | 2 |
| Maximum Channels per Slot | 40 |
| Memory Capacity (Switch Patterns) | 100 (battery backed-up storage) |
| Analog Backplane Capabilities | Four 3-pole rows (Hi, Lo, Guard) |
| Analog Backplane Maximum Voltage | 250 VDC, 250 Vrms, 350 VAC peak |
| Analog Backplane Maximum Current | 1 A peak |
| Analog Backplane Channel Crosstalk | <-65 dB @ 1 MHz (50 Ω load) |
| Analog Backplane Bandwidth | <3 dB loss at 100 MHz (50 Ω load) |
Switching Performance & Execution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Scan Rate (Channels/Second) | 130/s (with 7011 card), 500/s (with 7015 card) |
| Maximum Scan Rate (Memory/Second) | 125/s (with 7011 card), 450/s (with 7015 card) |
| Switching Sequence | Automatic break-before-make |
| Relay Drive Capability | 700 mA maximum for both card slots combined |
Triggering & Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | External Trigger, IEEE-488 bus, Trigger Link, Manual (front panel), Internal Timer |
| Trigger Input Logic Level | TTL-compatible (External Trigger BNC) |
| Minimum Trigger Input Pulse Width | 600 ns |
| Internal Timer Range | 1 ms to 99999.999 s |
| Internal Timer Resolution | 1 ms increments |
| Channel Ready Output Signal | TTL-compatible, low-going pulse (10 μs typical) issued after relay settling time |
Interfaces & Communication
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Set / Programming Language | SCPI-1990, IEEE-488.2, IEEE-488.1 |
| IEEE-488 Interface Functions | SH1, AH1, T5, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E1 |
| Digital I/O Outputs | 4 open-collector outputs (30 V max pull-up, 100 mA max sink, 10 Ω output impedance) |
| Digital I/O Inputs | 1 TTL compatible input |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor / Rack Size | Half-rack |
Supported Modules & Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Switch/Control Cards | Supports more than 30 Keithley switch/control cards |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -25 °C to +65 °C |
| Operating Humidity | < 80% RH (0 to 35 °C), < 50% RH (35 to 50 °C) |
Capacity & Expansion
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum System Channels | 80 (with two 40-channel cards) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 50 VA |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Connector | BNC |
| Channel Ready Connector | BNC |
| Trigger Link Connector | 8-pin micro-DIN |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standard Compliance | EN 61010-1 |
Technology
Switch/Control Mainframe
Applications
Production testing, automated test equipment (ATE), and versatile signal routing/switching