Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section
1: Introduction Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument
Reference Manual
1-4 2461-901-01 A/November 2015
• SCPI and Test Script Processor (TSP
®
) programming languages with remote interface ports
(IEEE-488/GPIB, USB, and LAN)
• Built-in math expressions and user-defined expressions (using a remote interface)
• Up to one-million-point reading buffer with seven setups (five user defaults, factory default, *RST
default) that can be stored and recalled
• Resistance and power measurement functions
• High-capacitance mode for load impedance up to 50 µF (microfarads)
• Filtering to reduce reading noise
• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
• Safety interlock through rear-panel connector
• Trigger model supports extensive triggering and synchronization schemes at hardware speeds
• LXI
®
Core Specification 1.4 compliance
• TSP-Link
®
system expansion interface, which test system builders can use to connect multiple
instruments in a master and subordinate configuration. TSP-Link is a high-speed trigger
synchronization and communication bus; advanced Test Script Processor (TSP
®
) scripting engine
features enable parallel script execution across a network
• Supports IEEE-488 (GPIB), USB, and ethernet local area network (LAN) connections
General ratings
The Model 2461 instrument's general ratings and connections are listed in the following table.
Category Specification
Supply voltage range
100 V
RMS
to 240 V
RMS
, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (autosensing at power on)
Input and output connections
See Rear panel overview (on page 2-7)
Environmental conditions
For indoor use only
Altitude: Maximum 2000 meters (6562 feet) above sea level
Operating: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F), 70 % relative humidity up to 35 °C
(95 °F); derate 3 % relative humidity per °C, 35 °C to 50 °C (95 °F to 122 °F)
Storage: −25 °C to 65 °C (−13 °F to 149 °F)
Pollution degree:
1 or 2

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2461
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English