Does Keithley ExceLINX software available anywhere? - Page 1
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author: dzseki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 09:42:00 am
content: I want to log measurements with a Keithley 2701 multimeter over Ethernet. As per today Keithley (Tek) suggests the KickStart software, but it is a paid software. In the past there was a thing called ExceLINX, which was a (free) macro powered excel file, that could connect to the multimeter, and log the measurements right into the spreadsheet, but now I can't find it anywhere...Can anybody help?

author: Brad O
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 03:00:29 pm
content: You might try this python library from GitHub as a free solution:https://github.com/ngpaladi/py2700ExceLINX was already fiddly and hard to get working years ago, I'm sure it's even worse now.

author: the Chris
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 03:13:49 pm
content: I had the same issue some years ago. Keithley denied to send it via mail despite the univeristy I worked for at that time once bought the 2700 with it. Back then, I digged around until I found an old PC with it still installed.Today, the 2700 driver for SweepMe that was in its beta stage back when I needed it is now in a final version and should just work fine:https://sweep-me.net/device/143/Keithley_2700The basic version of SweepMe is free, even for commercial use.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 03:22:35 pm
content: The best option is TestController software (which is free):https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/ETA: There might not already be a definition for the 2700, but there is for the 2000. If it doesn't work with that one, I would guess copying the 2000 to a new 2700 file and making some minor changes should get it working.

author: TUMEMBER
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 05:01:55 pm
content: Quote from: dzseki on September 23, 2025, 09:42:00 amExceLINX, I don't have it, and from what I remember, the demo version worked for 1 channel, the full multi-channel version was paid (maybe my memory is failing me - over 10 years have passed).I do have the "full version" of the XLINK2700 setup. I can "borrow" it. It worked on XP 32-bit, but I don't know for sure if it works on newer 64-bit systems because I haven't tried it. It definitely works on RS-232 and GPIB. I'm not sure about the Enternet.If my memory serves me right, the K2700 version I used did not have the "Enternet hole".

author: dzseki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 10:27:09 am
content: Quote from: the Chris on September 23, 2025, 03:13:49 pmThis looked to be very promising, still, after spending good amount of the morning still does not work.To my understanding the communication is OK, but the SweepME! wants me to specify a channel list (as if I would have any input cards, and eventually I have none), so all I get beck from the instrument is "Error 241" message for trying to measure on a channel that is not installed.The "system channel" needs to be accessed differently, and so far I have not found any information how, even in the manual...

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 11:09:43 am
content: Hmm, I think it would work better with a card fitted.Here is the schematic for the Keithley 7700 mux card, if you wanted to make your own.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/diy-scanner-card-for-daq6510/

author: dzseki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 11:18:27 am
content: Well, the K2701 is actually a pretty usable benchtop 6 1/2 digit multimeter alone, the remote logging appears to be PITA, which is funny, because this is what it was meant for...

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 12:04:32 pm
content: Sure, the 2701 is a nice meter but using software that likely expects a scan card to be fitted is only going to end in dissapointment.I recommend reading reply #3 or learning a bit of python and the pyvisa library.

author: dzseki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 12:10:11 pm
content: In fact I looked into the python driver, and there was a commented out line there that might have helped me, but there is also an integrity check for the driver, so it became corrupted. I would have needed to regenerate the hash checksum, and reinitiate the driver, so that was the point where I gave up

author: TUMEMBER
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 12:12:21 pm
content: Quote from: voltsandjolts on September 24, 2025, 12:04:32 pmA scanning card is only needed for multi-channel measurements. The K2700 can work with the default channel "1"—the front input. The Xlink program supports this default mode without a scanning card; you can choose in the settings which input should be read—front or rear.P.S.dzsekiI replied to your PM. I don't know if it arrived yet, as the email server here is running "differently."https://www.ebay.com/itm/403202126760I accidentally found it on eBay for someone who wants to be compliant with software licenses (he has a company and a declarative quality system), I wouldn't pay that much for the software, especially since I don't have the meter anymore.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 12:20:20 pm
content: Quote from: TUMEMBER on September 24, 2025, 12:12:21 pmYes, of course.The discussion was in reference to the SweepMe software the OP was trying to use - what commands does it use.IDK, neither does the OP.

author: TUMEMBER
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 01:41:32 pm
content: Quote from: dzseki on September 23, 2025, 09:42:00 amhttps://download.tek.com/software/supporting_files/ELNX-851C03releasenotes.htm#_Toc98832187It wasn't free, so it's not available on the server. Corporations won't let go of $400.The last page of the pdf, there are descriptions of what each comes with and how much it costs.

author: the Chris
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 01:52:16 pm
content: Quote from: dzseki on September 24, 2025, 12:10:11 pmYou probably tried to modify the "installation" version. They aren't supposed to be modified as they always should resemble the online version. You can easily create a copy "custom" version for modification within sweepme. Here is a detailed description how to do it:https://wiki.sweep-me.net/wiki/Drivers#Create_a_copy_of_an_existing_oneIf your planned modification does not work, just report back and I'll have a closer look at the driver.Edit: I missed to enable notifocation for this thread and noticed the replies only minutes ago.