Keithley 2450 Reference Manual page 114

Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Source voltage and make measurements
When the Model 2450 is sourcing voltage, you can make current, voltage, resistance, or power
measurements.
Using the front panel:
1. Connect the device under test (DUT) as described in
2. Set the function for your measurement. Press FUNCTION. Under Source Voltage and Measure,
select the type of measurement you want to make.
3. Select the source voltage range. Under VSOURCE VIEW on the home screen, select the button
next to Range. Select the appropriate setting.
4. Set the source voltage. Under SOURCE VOLTAGE on the home screen, select the number next
to Source. Use the displayed number pad to set the value. Select OK.
5. Set current limits for the source. Under SOURCE VOLTAGE on the home screen, select the
number next to Limit. Set an appropriate value.
6. Select the measurement range. In the MEASURE area of the home screen, select the button next
to Range and choose an appropriate range.
7. Turn on the output by pressing the OUTPUT ON/OFF switch. The OUTPUT indicator light turns
on.
8. Hold the TRIGGER key for three seconds to change the measurement method. Select one of the
following options:
• Continuous Measurement: The instrument makes continuous measurements.
• Manual Trigger Mode: The instrument makes measurements when you press the TRIGGER key.
9. Observe the readings.
10. You can adjust the settings while the instrument makes measurements.
11. When you are finished, turn the output off by pressing the OUTPUT ON/OFF switch. The
OUTPUT indicator light turns off.
2450-901-01 Rev. B/September 2013
Section 2: General operation
Test connections (on page 2-68).
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