Keithley KickStart Software

KickStart PC software enables fast test setup, automated data collection, and intuitive visualization across one or more instruments.

Automate data acquisition to save time and capture millions of readings effortlessly.
Configure multi-instrument tests and independently control up to eight instruments.
Reuse and replicate setups with saved test configurations.
Quickly identify trends and anomalies using built-in plotting and comparison tools.
Supports a wide range of instruments: power supplies, SMUs, DMMs, dataloggers, arbitrary function generators, and oscilloscopes.

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Keithley KickStart Software

Automated data collection from multiple instruments without expert knowledge

Highlights

Collect millions of readings that are streamed to PC disk media for safe archiving
Run tests on multiple instruments independently or simultaneously

Simple tools for visualizing data quickly

Highlights

Large viewing area for data
Access information about multiple tests in one window
Highlight data of interest using markers
Compare data from multiple test runs in a single plot
Ability to load in arbitrary and basic waveforms from file data

Fast and easy test replication and sharing of results

Highlights

Configure tests using simulated instruments and swap in real instruments when available
Save test configuration in KickStart project and export along with data for test documentation
Auto export data in .csv and .xlsx formats
Auto export graphs in picture format
Capture, save, and export AFG waveform settings

Supported instruments

Instrument Type	Model	KickStart Suite Apps
Arbitrary Function Generators	AFG31000 Series	AFG
SMU Instruments	2400 Series, 2600 Series, 2650 Series, 6430	I-V Characterizer
Oscilloscopes	TBS1000 Series, TBS2000 Series, 2 Series MSO, 3 Series MDO, 4 Series MSO, 4 Series B MSO, 5 Series MSO, 5 Series B MSO, 5 Series MSO Low Profile, 6 Series B MSO, MDO3000 Series, MDO4000 Series, MSO3000 Series, MSO4000 Series, DPO3000 Series, DPO4000 Series, TDS1000 Series, TDS2000 Series, and TDS200 Series	Scope
Data Acquisition Units	DAQ6510, DMM6500, 2700, 2701, 2750, 3706A	Data Logger
DMMs	DMM6500, DMM7510, DAQ6510, 2700, 2701, 2750, 2000, 2010, 2110	DMM
Power Supplies	2280S-32-6, 2280S-60-3, 2281S-20-6, 2220 Series, 2230 Series, 2231A-30-3, 2260B Series, 2200 Series, and 2306-LAN	Power Supply
Sensitive	6517B, 6514, 6485, 6487, 6517A	DMM

Instrument Type	Model	KickStart Specialty Apps
Sensitive	6517B, 6517A	High Resistivity App
SMU Instruments	2400 Series, 2600 Series	Battery Simulator App
Power Supplies	2281S-20-6	Battery Simulator App
Battery	2380 Series	Battery Simulator App

KickStart Purchasing Options

Select Items to see total below.

KickStart Suite Apps Bundle

Software Included

AFG App
I-V Characterizer App
Scope App
Data Logger App
DMM App
Power Supply App

Description

Save money by bundling all the KickStart core software options. Easily complete all your device characterization and datalogging tasks, save tests, and share data for easy collaboration.

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Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

License; KickStart Software; 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription; Floating

US $610

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-SUITE

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

License; KickStart Software; Perpetual Option; Floating

US $2,020

Renew Maintenance

AFG

Description

The KickStart AFG App gives users a simple method to control the AFG by sourcing and previewing waveforms remotely. Use the AFG App in conjunction with other KickStart apps, such as the Scope App, to capture signal data. Change settings in real time with our responsive interface along with accessing a variety of source functions, including pulse, noise, arbitrary, exponential rise, and many more

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-AFG-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

KickStart AFG Application Software, Floating - 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription

US $132

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-AFG

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

KickStart AFG Application Software, Floating - Perpetual

US $442

Renew Maintenance

I-V Characterizer

Description

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. You 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 instruments for DC or Pulsed I-V test in either the same app, same project, or a combination of the two while performing current versus voltage (I-V) testing on a variety of materials and devices

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-IVC-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

License; KickStart I-V Characterizer App Software; 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription; Floating

US $224

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-IVC

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

License; KickStart I-V Characterizer App Software; Perpetual Option; Floating

US $739

Renew Maintenance

Scope

Description

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.

Enable data capture and datalogging of waveforms, measurements, and screenshots with threee modes of operation while also capturing present data or arm to wait for a trigger, capture data, and re-arm for next trigger

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-SCOPE-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

License; KickStart Oscilloscope App Software; 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription; Floating

US $151

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-SCOPE

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

License; KickStart Oscilloscope App Software; Perpetual Option; Floating

US $496

Renew Maintenance

Data Logger

Description

Use the KickStart Data Logger App to set up and control your multi-channel data acquisition instrument. This app is designed to help you configure all your channels very quickly and even validate your connections during test configuration. It allows you to set up multiple channels with the same configuration but give each channel a meaningful label so that you can quickly scan your results and grab the information you need. Configure pass/fail limits for each channel in order to set alarm conditions and obtain quick visual verification of test results.Quickly configure multi-channel data acquisition instruments, stream millions of readings directly to PC disk media for safe data archival, and automatically export data in ready-to-use formats for reports and additional analysis.

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-DL-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

License; KickStart Data Logger App Software; 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription; Floating

US $185

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-DL

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

License; KickStart Data Logger App Software; Perpetual Option; Floating

US $568

Renew Maintenance

DMM

Description

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

Run independent or simultaneous tests that log measurements from one or more DMMs and get a quick summary of data using statistics built into the data table

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-DMM-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

License; KickStart DMM App Software; 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription; Floating

US $185

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-DMM

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

License; KickStart DMM App Software; Perpetual Option; Floating

US $568

Renew Maintenance

Power Supply

Description

This app simplifies supplying power to your device or system. Export / save statistics with the data while having easy access to control voltage bias and current limit while viewing data from primary measurement instrument in main viewing area. Configure list sweeps to automate tests of up to 99 points on the power supply. Control channels individually on multi-channel power supplies.

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-PS-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

License; KickStart Power Supply App Software; 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription; Floating

US $185

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-PS

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

License; KickStart Power Supply App Software; Perpetual Option; Floating

US $562

Renew Maintenance

Battery Simulator

Description

We provide a simple method to create, manage, and simulate battery models along with the ability to cycle test batteries. Designed for use with Keithley instruments to simulate battery models, battery model generation, and battery charge/discharge cycle testing.

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-BAT-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

US $399

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-BAT

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

US $1,330

Renew Maintenance

High Resistivity

Description

Measure resistance up to 10¹⁸ Ω at up to 1000V, quickly and reliably determine resistivity of material using tests that conform to ASTM D257 standard. For the most accurate resistivity measurements use alternating polarity measurement technique to eliminate inherent background currents.

Subscription

KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2-AN

Pay Annually
Updates Included with active subscription

License; KickStart Software; HRMA App 1 yr. Time-based Option Annual Subscription; Floating

US $421

Perpetual

KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2

Own the Software
1 year of updates included
Purchase additional updates after 1st year of usage

License; KickStart HRMA App Software; Perpetual Option; Floating

US $1,360

Renew Maintenance

I-V Tracer Software

Description

Leverage the unique touchscreen interface of the 2400 Series Source Measure Unit (SMU) instrument to recreate the familiar user experience of a curve tracer for two-terminal devices. This gives a dedicated user interface for tracing the characteristics of devices through both current and voltage. With a range of compatible instruments, the I-V Tracer app can utilize the full capabilities of each source measure unit.

Permanent License

One-time purchase, node-locked, updates included.

KICKSTARTNL-ACT1 US $2,120

KICKSTARTNL-ACT3 US $5,660

KICKSTARTNL-ACT5 US $7,070

Maintenance

Description

Perpetual License Only

All perpetual-licensed software comes with 1 year of updates. Maintenance plans add 1 year of updates to existing Perpetual License for one year increments after 1st year of software purchase.

KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-UP US $304

KICKSTARTFL-AFG-UP US $66

KICKSTARTFL-IVC-UP US $133

KICKSTARTFL-SCOPE-UP US $80

KICKSTARTFL-DL-UP US $114

KICKSTARTFL-DMM-UP US $114

KICKSTARTFL-PS-UP US $112

KICKSTARTFL-HRMA2-UP US $206

KICKSTARTFL-BAT-UP US $227

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AFG App

Highlights

Responsive interface allows users to change settings in real time
Source and preview waveforms remotely
Ability to Control both channels of multi-channel AFGs independently
Access to a variety of source functions, including pulse, noise, arbitrary, exponential rise, and many more

See supported models

I-V Characterizer App

Highlights

Configure and control up to four Series 2400 Graphical, Series 2600B, 2651A, and 2657A SMU instruments for DC or Pulsed I-V test in either the same app, same project, or a combination of the two.
Enables quick pulse test setup and analysis for the new Model 2601B-Pulse 10us Pulser/SMU for outputting pulses as short as 10us at 10A and 10V.
Perform current versus voltage (I-V) testing on a variety of materials and devices
Use up to four SourceMeter® SMU instruments in each test

See supported models

Scope App

Highlights

Three modes of operation enable data capture and datalogging of waveforms, measurements, and screenshots
Supports data retrieval from analog channels of supported Tektronix scopes, as well as from reference and math channels
Capture present data or arm to wait for a trigger, capture data, and re-arm for next trigger

See supported models

Data Logger App

Highlights

Quickly configure multi-channel data acquisition instruments
Stream millions of readings directly to PC disk media for safe data archival
Automatically export data in ready-to-use formats for reports and additional analysis - even while the test is running

See supported models

DMM App (Digital Multimeter App)

Highlights

Run independent or simultaneous tests that log measurements from one or more DMMs
Get a quick summary of data using statistics built into the data table

See supported models

Power Supply App

Highlights

Easy access to control voltage bias and current limit while viewing data from primary measurement instrument in main viewing area
Configure list sweep to automate tests, such as monitoring power consumption or stability of load current
Export / save statistics with the data

See supported models

Battery Simulator App

The KickStart Battery Simulator App enables users to create, manage, and simulate battery models, as well as perform battery cycling tests. This optional KickStart application is designed for use with Keithley’s 2281S Power Supply/Battery Simulator, 2380 DC Electronic Load, and 2400 Graphical Series and 2600A/B Series SMUs (channel A only) for battery model generation, simulation, and charge/discharge cycle testing.

Key features include:

Create, edit, simulate, import, and export custom battery models
Support for dynamic and static battery models with real-time updates
Real-time adjustment of simulated state of charge
Visual display of VOC, Vt, SOC, ESR, current, and capacity
Local repository for browsing and managing multiple battery models
Integrated solution for simulation, model generation, and cycle testing using SMUs
Flexible charge/discharge cycle testing with multiple cutoff conditions
Create custom sequences of charge, discharge, and delay operations.

Screenshot of the graphical user interface, demonstrating the battery sequencing function introduced in KickStart v2.11.5

High Resistivity App

The optional high resistivity application (HRMA) for KickStart 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 1000V.

The KickStart High Resistance Measurement Option makes it easier for you to:

Quickly and reliably determine resistivity of material using tests that conform to ASTM D257 standard
Perform a Step Response test to identify electrification time appropriate to the material’s time constant
Observe resistivity dependence on temperature and relative humidity of environment using optional probes 6517-TP and 6517-RH
Use alternating polarity measurement technique to eliminate inherent background currents for the most accurate resistivity measurements.

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 transfer of individual license to different PCs.

KickStart High Resistivity Application

Measuring the Electrical Resistivity of Insulating Materials

I-V Tracer App

Keithley I-V Tracer Software leverages the unique touchscreen interface of the 2400 Series Graphical SourceMeter^® Source Measure Unit (SMU) instruments to recreate the familiar user experience of a curve tracer for two-terminal devices. Adding the I-V Tracer to your SourceMeter instrument gives you a dedicated user interface for tracing the characteristics of your 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.