How Do I Store Readings Into The Buffer - Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section 9: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Opening the relay disconnects external circuitry from the inputs and outputs of the instrument. To
prevent excessive wear on the output relay, do not use this output-off state for tests that turn the
output off and on frequently.
The high-impedance output-off state should be used when the instrument is connected to a power
source or another source-measure instrument. In some cases, it may also be appropriate for devices
such as capacitors.
When the guard output-off state is selected and the output is turned off, the following actions occur:
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The measurement sense is changed to 2-wire
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The current source is selected and set to 0 A if the source is set to current (amps); otherwise, the
output remains a voltage source when the output is turned off
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The voltage limit is set to 10 % full scale of the present voltage range

How do I store readings into the buffer?

Readings are automatically stored into default buffer 1 (defbuffer1).
To store readings into a different buffer, you can select another buffer from the buffer indicator on the
Home screen. Located to the right of the instrument active state indicator arrows, this indicator shows
the name of the active reading buffer. Select the indicator to open a menu of available buffers. Select
a buffer name in the list to make it the active reading buffer. The name of the new active reading
buffer is updated in the indicator bar.
The green bar next to the buffer name indicates how full the buffer is.
For more information on buffers, including information on creating a user-defined buffer, see
buffers (on page 3-2).
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Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Figure 181: Model 2461 active buffer indicator expanded
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