2400 Series SourceMeter
®
User’s Manual Sweep Operation 10-21
Performing a source memory sweep
Step 1: Store setups in source memory.
Store instrument setups in source memory as follows:
1. Configure the SourceMeter for various desired operating modes such as source,
measure, delay, and/or math expression operation. See Table 10-2 for settings that
can be stored in each source memory location.
2. Press MENU to display the MAIN MENU:
• Select SAVESETUP.
• Select SOURCE MEMORY.
• Select SAVE.
• Use the and keys, and the cursor keys to display the desired memory loca-
tion, and press ENTER.
• Use the EXIT key to back out of the menu structure.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all points in the sweep.
Step 2: Configure sweep
Configure the sweep as follows:
1. Press CONFIG then SWEEP.
2. Select TYPE, then press ENTER.
3. Select SRC MEMORY, then press ENTER.
4. Use the menu selections to enter the desired START memory location and #
POINTS for the source memory sweep.
5. From the CONFIGURE SWEEPS menu, select SWEEP COUNT, press ENTER,
then choose FINITE or INFINITE as desired.
6. Again from the CONFIGURE SWEEPS menu, choose SOURCE RANGING,
press ENTER, then select BEST FIXED, AUTO RANGE, or FIXED as
appropriate.
7. Press EXIT to return to normal display.
Step 3: Turn output on.
Press the ON/OFF OUTPUT key to turn the output on (OUTPUT indicator turns on).
Step 4: Run sweep.
To run the sweep, press the SWEEP key. After the sweep is completed, turn the output off
by pressing the ON/OFF OUTPUT key.
Step 5: Read buffer.
Use the RECALL key to access the source-measure readings stored in the buffer. Use the
TOGGLE to display statistical information.
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