Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 6:
SCPI command reference
2461-901-01 A/November 2015 6-47
OUTPut subsystem
The output subsystem provides information and settings that control the output of the selected
source.
:OUTPut[1]:<function>:SMODe
This command defines the state of the source when the output is turned off.
Type Affected by Where saved Default value
Command and query
Recall settings
Instrument reset
Power cycle
Source configuration list
Save settings
Source configuration list
NORM
Usage
:OUTPut[1]:<function>:SMODe <state>
:OUTPut[1]:<function>:SMODe?
<function>
The function to which this setting applies:
• Current: CURRent[:DC]
•
Voltage: VOLTage[:DC]
<state>
The output-off setting; set to one of the following values (see the Details
below for specifics regarding each of option):
• NORMal
• HIMPedance
• ZERO
•
GUARd
Details
This command sets the state of the output when the source is off for the selected function.
When the Model 2461 is set to the normal output-off state, the following settings are made when the
source is turned off:
• The measurement sense is set to 2-wire
• The voltage source is selected and set to 0 V
• The current limit is set to 10 % of the full scale of the present measurement function autorange
value
• If source readback is off, Output Off is displayed in the Home screen Source area
• If source readback is on, the actual measurement is displayed in the Home screen Source area
• If measurement is set to resistance, dashes (--.----) are shown in the Home screen Source area
• The Source button on the Home screen shows the value that will be sourced when the output is
turned on again
When the high-impedance output-off state is selected and the output is turned off:
• The measurement sense is set to 2-wire
• The output relay opens, disconnecting the instrument as a load

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2461
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English