Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section
3: Functions and features Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument
Reference Manual
3-20 2461-901-01 A/November 2015
Using the front panel to save or append buffer content to files:
1. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port.
2. Press the MENU key.
3. Under Measure, select Reading Buffers. The MANAGE READING BUFFERS window is
displayed.
4. Select the reading buffer that you want to save. For example, select testData.
Figure 101: MANAGE READING BUFFERS window
5. Select the Save To USB button. A keyboard is displayed.
6. Enter the name of the file in which to save the readings.
You only have to enter the name of the file you want to save. It is not necessary to enter the file
extension. All files are saved as .csv files.
7. Press OK on the keyboard.
8. Select Yes to confirm saving the file. When the MANAGE READING BUFFERS window is
displayed again, the file is saved.
9. Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.
Using SCPI commands to save or append buffer content to files:
Before using any of these commands, insert a USB flash drive into the USB port.
To save readings and formatted timestamps from the default buffer to a file named myData.csv on
a USB flash drive, send the following command:
TRACe:SAVE "/usb1/myData.csv", "defbuffer1"
To save readings and formatted timestamps from a reading buffer named testData to a file named
myData.csv on a USB flash drive, send the following command:
TRACe:SAVE "/usb1/myData.csv", "testData"

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