Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 2:
2461-901-01 A/November 2015 2-99
Setting the output-off state
Before setting the output-off state, set the source function. The output-off state is stored with the
source function. If you change the source function, the output-off state changes to the last state you
set for that function.
Using the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under Source, select Settings.
3. Next to Output Off, select the appropriate setting for your application.
4. Select HOME to return to the operating display.
Using SCPI commands:
To set the output-off state to normal, send the command:
:OUTPut:SMODe NORMal
To set the output-off state to zero, send the command:
:OUTPut:SMODe ZERO
To set the output-off state to high impedance, send the command:
:OUTPut:SMODe HIMPedance
To set the output-off state to guard, send the command:
:OUTPut:SMODe GUARd
Using TSP commands:
To set the output-off state to normal, send the command:
smu.source.offmode = smu.OFFMODE_NORMAL
To set the output-off state to zero, send the command:
smu.source.offmode = smu.OFFMODE_ZERO
To set the output-off state to high impedance, send the command:
smu.source.offmode = smu.OFFMODE_HIGHZ
To set the output-off state to guard, send the command:
smu.source.offmode = smu.OFFMODE_GUARD
Source-measure overview
Using the Model 2461, you can perform the following operations:
• Source voltage and measure current, voltage, resistance, or power
• Source current and measure voltage, current, resistance, or power
• Source voltage and digitize current, voltage, resistance, or power
• Source current and digitize voltage, current, resistance, or power
• Measure voltage, current, resistance, or power