In this section:
Introduction .............................................................................. 4-1
Equipment required for this application .................................... 4-2
Device connections .................................................................. 4-2
Make front-panel measurements .............................................. 4-3
Introduction
You can use the 2450 to source voltage or current and make measurements from the front panel.
Make sure you select functions before you make changes to other instrument settings. The options
that you have for settings depend on the functions that are active when you make the changes. If
you make a change that is not compatible with the active functions, you may get unexpected results
or you may receive an event message. Also note that when you select a different function, the
instrument clears the buffer. The applications in this manual illustrate the order in which you should
perform operations for best results.
In this application, you make measurements on a 10 kΩ resistor by sourcing voltage and measuring
current. You can make similar measurements on any two-terminal device under test (DUT) if
appropriate source values are used.
Some of the methods you can use to set up the 2450 to make measurements from the front panel
include:
• Use Quicksets. Press the QUICKSET key to open a menu of preconfigured setups, including
voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, and power supply setups. It also allows you to choose test
functions and adjust performance for better resolution or speed.
• Select source and measure functions. Press the FUNCTION key to select from a list of source
and measure functions.
• Use menu options. Press the MENU key to open a menu of options.
After selecting your source and measure functions, select buttons on the 2450 home screen and
Settings swipe screens to change the settings.
You will use a combination of these methods to set up the measurement for this application.
Section 4
Making basic front-panel measurements
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