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Keithley SourceMeter 2461 Quick Start Manual

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Model 2461 High Current SourceMeter
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  • Page 1 Model 2461 High Current 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 350 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 deliver energy.
  • Page 5 Introduction The 2461 documentation includes: • Quick Start Guide: This document. It provides unpacking Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The instructions, describes basic connections, and reviews Model 2461 1 kW Pulse Mode Interactive SourceMeter ® basic operation information.

  • Page 6: Unpack And Inspect The Instrument

    Unpack and inspect the instrument Software for the 2461 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: To unpack and inspect the instrument: •...
  • Page 7 Refer to the packing list for additional items that might have shipped with your instrument. You receive the 2461 with the following accessories: USB-B-1 USB Cable, Type A to Type B (1 m) Model 8608 High Performance Test Leads Power line cord Model CS-1616-3 Safety Interlock Mating Connector Model 2460-KIT Screw Terminal Connector Kit Crossover cable for TSP-Link or ethernet...

  • Page 8: Connect The Instrument

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

  • Page 9: Wiring The Interlock

    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 2461 is provided with an interlock circuit that must Install the instrument be positively activated in order for the high‑voltage output to be enabled.
  • Page 10 If Interlock is set to Off and the safety interlock signal is not An interlock circuit is provided on the rear panel of the asserted, the following occurs: instrument, as shown in the following figure. This circuit must be closed to enable the 2461 to produce voltages greater •...
  • Page 11 Pin 1 (next to tab): +6 V DC out (current limited) when the interlock circuit is closed. To prevent electrical shock, do not expose these lines. Test fixture You can use the Keithley Instruments connector CS-1616-3, with supplied with the 2461, to make the interlock connection interlock to the rear panel.

  • Page 12: 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 2461 operates from a line voltage of 100 V to 240 V at position. 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The instrument senses the line voltage and 2.

  • Page 13: 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 2461 allows you to set up most instrument functions and features and perform sourcing and measuring operations.

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 16 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 17: Menu Screen Overview

    Menu screen overview From this screen, you can select source, measure, graphing, trigger, scripting, and system setup menus. These menus allow you to choose options to set up your instrument to When you press the MENU key on the front panel, the Menu meet the needs of your applications.

  • Page 18: Quick Setup Options

    Quick Setup options When you press QUICKSET, the BASIC SOURCE/ MEASURE SETTINGS screen is displayed. From this menu, you can: • Choose the source and measure functions. • Use the Performance slider to select the best balance between measurement resolution and measurement speed.
  • Page 19 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 20: Connections For Testing

    For this example, you can make the connections with the insulated banana cables that are supplied with the 2461, the Keithley Instruments Model 8608 High Performance Test Leads. To make connections for testing: 1.
  • Page 21 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 22: Why Did My Settings Change

    For the latest drivers and additional support information, see of data on the graph. You can also adjust the graph settings the Keithley Instruments support website. using the options in the Data and Scale tabs. To find drivers that are available for your instrument: 1.

  • Page 23: Next Steps

    You cannot combine the command sets. descriptions of SCPI and TSP commands. As delivered from Keithley Instruments, the 2461 is set to work with the SCPI command set. FAQs and next steps...
  • Page 24 Contact information: Middle East, Asia, and North Africa Find more valuable resources at TEK.COM Australia* 1 800 709 465 +41 52 675 3777 Copyright © 2019, Tektronix. All rights reserved. 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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