MeasureReady™ Lake Shore M81-SSM Synchronous Source Measure System User’s Manual

Updated August 28, 2025

Manual version 2.2

Written for firmware version 2.2

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.

575 McCorkle Blvd.

Westerville, Ohio

43082-8888 USA

sales@lakeshore.com

support@lakeshore.com

www.lakeshore.com

Fax: (614) 891-1392

Telephone: (614) 891-2243

• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Overview
  • 1.2. Features
  • 1.3. Functions
  • 1.4. Specifications
  • 1.5. Safety Summary and Symbols
  • 1.6. Legal Disclaimers
• 2. Installation
  • 2.1. Inspection and Unpacking
  • 2.2. Front Panel
  • 2.3. Rear Panel
  • 2.4. Grounding Considerations
• 3. Operation
  • 3.1. Module Management
  • 3.2. Basic Source Operation
  • 3.3. Basic Measurement Operation
  • 3.4. Dashboard View
  • 3.5. Advanced Source Operation
  • 3.6. Advanced Measurement Operation
  • 3.7. Lock-In Amplifier Background
  • 3.8. Calculated Resistance
  • 3.9. Digital I/O
  • 3.10. Reference In
  • 3.11. Reference Out
  • 3.12. Monitor Out
  • 3.13. Self Calibration
  • 3.14. Settings Profiles
  • 3.15. Default Settings
  • 3.16. Parameter Sweeping
  • 3.17. Example Measurement Setups
• 4. Modules
  • 4.1. SMU-10
  • 4.2. VS-10
  • 4.3. BCS-10
  • 4.4. VM-10
  • 4.5. CM-10
  • 4.6. BNC Adapter
• 5. Firmware Update
  • 5.1. Connected Updates
  • 5.2. Manual Updates
• 6. Remote Operation
  • 6.1. USB Interface
  • 6.2. GPIB Interface
  • 6.3. Ethernet Interface
  • 6.4. Read and fetch queries
  • 6.5. Data Streaming
  • 6.6. Status and Error Reporting
  • 6.7. SCPI Usage Guide
  • 6.8. M81-SSM SCPI Command Summary
• 7. Service
  • 7.1. Troubleshooting
  • 7.2. Error and Status Messages
  • 7.3. Fuse and Line Voltage Selection
  • 7.4. Rear Panel Connector Definitions
  • 7.5. Summary of Internal Memory Devices
  • 7.6. Technical Inquiries