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Keithley SourceMeter 2470 Quick Start Manual

Keithley SourceMeter 2470 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Model 2470 High Voltage SourceMeter ® Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while Keithley products are designed for use with electrical signals that are measurement, control, power is applied to the circuit under test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system...
  • Page 3 If you are using a test fi xture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test. Keithley. Standard fuses with applicable national safety approvals may be used if the rating and Safe operation requires the use of a lid interlock.

  • Page 4: Power And Environmental Specifications

    Power and environmental specifications CAUTION For indoor use only. 100 V to 240 V , 50 Hz to 60 Hz Power supply (autosensing) Carefully consider and configure the appropriate 220 VA Maximum VA output‑off state, source levels, and compliance levels before connecting the instrument to a device that can Maximum 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level Operating altitude...
  • Page 5 Introduction Complete documentation for the 2470 instrument is available for download on the Keithley web page at tek.com/keithley. Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The 2470 documentation includes: The Model 2470 High Voltage SourceMeter instrument is ® •...
  • Page 6 Software for the 2470 is also available for download from the Keithley web page at tek.com/keithley. You can search for the specific software you need. Available software includes: • Test Script Builder: Simplifies building test scripts for instruments enabled for Keithley’s Test Script Processor TSP ®...

  • Page 7: Unpack And Inspect The Instrument

    Unpack and inspect the instrument To unpack and inspect the instrument: 1. Inspect the box for damage. 2. Open the top of the box. 3. Remove the documentation and accessories. 4. Remove optional accessories (such as rack‑mount hardware). 5. Remove the packaging insert. 6.
  • Page 8 You receive the 2470 with the following accessories: Model 8608 High Performance Test Leads Power line cord Model 2470‑903‑01 Quick Start Guide (this document) Model CS‑1616‑3 Safety Interlock Mating Connector Crossover cable for TSP‑Link or ethernet USB‑B‑1 USB Cable, Type A to Type B (1 m) Safety Precautions Refer to the packing list for additional items that might have shipped with your instrument.

  • Page 9: Connect The Instrument

    , or 60 VDC for equipment rated for dry locations. are not required to access the DUT or other potentially PEAK Keithley Instruments products are only rated for dry hazardous areas. locations. • Provide training to all users of the system so that they understand all potential hazards and know how to protect •...

  • Page 10: Install The Instrument

    Wiring the interlock NOTE WARNING To keep users safe, always read and follow all safety warnings provided with each of the instruments in your system. The 2470 is provided with an interlock circuit that must be positively activated in order for the high-voltage Install the instrument output to be enabled.
  • Page 11 You can only use the high-voltage outputs when the interlock The interlock is intended for use through a normally open is asserted. If you try to assign a high-voltage output and switch, which may be installed on the lid of a test fixture, on turn the source on when the interlock is not asserted, you the enclosure of a semiconductor prober or device handler, see event code 5074, “Output voltage limited by interlock.”...
  • Page 12 You can use the Keithley Instruments connector CS-1616-3, The interlock pin locations and connections are shown in the supplied with the 2470, to make the interlock connection following figure. The pins are: to the rear panel. You must supply connection wire. The •...

  • Page 13: Power On The Instrument

    Power on the instrument To connect line power: 1. Make sure the front-panel power switch is in the off (O) The 2470 operates from a line voltage of 100 V to 240 V at position. a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The instrument senses the 2.

  • Page 14: Overview Of The Front-Panel Options

    Overview of the front-panel options 4. Turn on the instrument by pressing the front panel POWER switch to the on (|) position. The instrument starts. The front panel of the 2470 allows you to set up most instrument functions and features and perform sourcing and measuring operations.

  • Page 15: Touchscreen Display Overview

    Touchscreen display overview You can use the touchscreen display to set up the instrument and tests. You use the keys and touch capabilities to make selections. To use the touchscreen, select options with your finger. You can also use the navigation control to highlight an item, and then press the control to select it.
  • Page 16 The bottom half of the touchscreen display contains multiple An example of the SETTINGS swipe screen is shown below. screens that you can swipe to access additional information In the SETTINGS swipe screen shown here, the Auto Zero and settings: feature is turned on.
  • Page 17 ENTER and EXIT keys In the GRAPH swipe screen shown here, you can view the measurements as they occur. To see a full screen graph, The ENTER key selects a highlighted option. In most cases, touch the graph icon on the right side of the swipe screen it opens a menu or dialog box that allows you to make header bar to go to the Graph screen.

  • Page 18: Menu Screen Overview

    Menu screen overview An example of the options that are available when you select the Settings option under Measure is shown below. When you press the MENU key on the front panel, the Menu screen is displayed. From this screen, you can select source, measure, graphing, trigger, scripting, and system setup menus.

  • Page 19: Quick Setup Options

    Quick Setup options CAUTION When you press QUICKSET, the BASIC SOURCE/ When you select a Quick Setup, the instrument turns MEASURE SETTINGS screen is displayed. From this menu, the output on. Carefully consider and configure the you can: appropriate output-off state, source, and limits before connecting the 2470 to a device that can deliver energy, •...
  • Page 20 Help FUNCTION You can display help screens for the menu items and The FUNCTION key opens the FUNCTION selection dialog buttons. The help screens give a brief description of box, which allows you to select the source and measure the option that the menu or button sets. To display the functions.

  • Page 21: Connections For Testing

    CAUTION If you use the terminals on the rear panel for connections, you must use the purple low-noise Keithley Model TRX-1100V-X Three-Slot Triaxial Cables. Using the Make sure the front panel power switch is in the off (O) incorrect cables could result in damage to the triaxial position.

  • Page 22: Verify Measurement Operation

    Verify measurement operation To save the data to a USB flash drive: 1. Insert a USB flash drive into the front‑panel USB port. The following steps provide a quick way to verify that the 2. Press the MENU key. instrument is operating correctly. 3.
  • Page 23 To view the measurements on the front-panel graph: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Under Views, select Graph. You can swipe and use pinch and zoom to change the view of data on the graph. You can also adjust the graph settings using the options in the Data and Scale tabs.
  • Page 24 1. Go to tek.com/product-support. You cannot combine the command sets. 2. Enter 2470 and select GO. As delivered from Keithley Instruments, the 2470 is set to work with the SCPI command set. My data looks odd or is wrong. What should I do? To set the command set using the front panel: Verify the connections from the instrument to the test fixture.

  • Page 25: Why Did My Settings Change

    Next steps Why did my settings change? The instrument saves many of the commands with the For more information, refer to the Keithley Instruments source or measure function that was active when you set website, tek.com/keithley, for support and additional them.
  • Page 26 Contact information: Middle East, Asia, and North Africa Find more valuable resources at TEK.COM Australia* 1 800 709 465 Copyright © 2019, Tektronix. All rights reserved. +41 52 675 3777 Austria 00800 2255 4835 Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and The Netherlands* 00800 2255 4835 foreign patents, issued and pending.

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