In this section:Welcome .................................................................................. 1-1Extended warranty ................................................................... 1-1Contact information .................................................................. 1-1CD-ROM contents .................................................................... 1-2Organization of manual sections .............................................. 1-2Key features ............................................................................. 1-3Standard accessories ............................................................... 1-3Optional accessories ................................................................ 1-4Available services .................................................................... 1-5General ratings......................................................................... 1-5WelcomeThank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The Series 2280 Precision Measurement DCPower Supplies are high-sensitivity, low-noise, and programmable instruments that source low noise,stable voltage, and can monitor load currents over a wide dynamic range from amperes tonanoamperes. With a high-resolution, 4.3 inch TFT color display, numerous parameters describingthe state of the instrument are displayed to enable you to get the most information from yourmeasurements.In addition, you can monitor trends such as drift with the built-in plotting functionality. As a powersupply in an automated test system, this power supply provides a list mode and triggers, and speedoptimization to minimize test time.Extended warrantyAdditional years of warranty coverage are available on many products. These valuable contractsprotect you from unbudgeted service expenses and provide additional years of protection at a fractionof the price of a repair. Extended warranties are available on new and existing products. Contact yourlocal Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor for details.Contact informationIf you have any questions after you review the information in this documentation, please contact yourlocal Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor, or call Keithley Instruments corporateheadquarters (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-935-5595, or from outside theU.S. at +1-440-248-0400.Section 1Introduction
