Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 8:
TSP command reference
2461-901-01 A/November 2015 8-173
smu.measure.unit
This attribute sets the units of measurement that are displayed on the front panel of the instrument and stored in
the reading buffer.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
Attribute (RW)
Yes
Restore configuration
Instrument reset
Power cycle
Measure configuration list
Function change
Configuration script
Measure configuration list
Current: smu.UNIT_AMP
Resistance: smu.UNIT_OHM
Voltage: smu.UNIT_VOLT
Usage
unitOfMeasure = smu.measure.unit
smu.measure.unit = unitOfMeasure
unitOfMeasure
The units of measure to be displayed for the measurement:
• Current: smu.UNIT_AMP (only available for current measurements)
• Resistance: smu.UNIT_OHM (available for voltage, current, or resistance
measurements)
• Volts: smu.UNIT_VOLT (only available for voltage measurements)
• Power: smu.UNIT_WATT (only available for voltage or current
measurements)
Details
The change in measurement units is displayed when the next measurement occurs.
Example
smu.measure.func = smu.FUNC_DC_VOLTAGE
smu.measure.unit = smu.UNIT_WATT
Changes the front-panel display and buffer
readings for voltage measurements to be
displayed as power readings in watts.
Also see
smu.measure.func (on page 8-150)

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2461
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English