Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 2:
General operation
2461-901-01 A/November 2015 2-91
Two-wire local sense connection drawings
Figure 59: Model 2461 2-wire front-panel connections
Figure 60: Model 2461 2-wire rear panel connections
Using the front panel:
1. Press the FUNCTION key.
2. Select the source and measure combination.
3. Press the MENU key.
4. Under Measure, select Settings.
5. Select the button next to Sense and select 2-Wire Sense.
6. Press the HOME key to return to the operating display.
Using SCPI commands:
To change to 2-wire sensing for current measurements, send the command:
:SENSe:CURRent:RSENse OFF
To change to 2-wire sensing for voltage, replace CURRent with VOLTage. For resistance, replace
CURRent with RESistance.

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Maximum Current	7 A
Power	100 W
Resolution	6.5 digits
Source Measure Unit (SMU)	Yes
DC Voltage	100 V
Maximum Voltage	100 V
Display	5-inch capacitive touchscreen
Connectivity	USB, GPIB
Software	TSP
DC Current	7 A
Current Source Range	0 to 7 A
Voltage Measurement Range	100 mV to 100 V
Current Measurement Range	10 nA to 7 A
Voltage Measurement Resolution	100 nV