Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section
3: Functions and features Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument
Reference Manual
3-38 2461-901-01 A/November 2015
Creating a configuration list and giving it a name
This example creates a configuration list named MyMeasList.
Using the front panel to create the configuration list:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under Measure, select Config Lists. The MEASURE CONFIGURATION LISTS screen is
displayed.
3. Select New List. The keypad is displayed.
4. Enter a name for the configuration list you are creating. For example, MyMeasList.
5. Select the OK button on the displayed keyboard. The MEASURE CONFIGURATION LISTS
screen is displayed.
6. Select HOME to return to the Home screen.
The procedure above is for a measure configuration list. If you want to create a source configuration
list, under Source, select Config List.
Storing configuration index 1
For example, use the following information to store configuration index 1 to MyMeasList.
You cannot mix digitize and measure functions in a configuration list that is used in a trigger model.
Using the front panel to configure the instrument:
Configure the instrument with the settings you want to store in the configuration index.
1. Press the QUICKSET key.
2. Select the Source Voltage and Measure Current function.
3. Press the MENU key.
4. Under Measure, select Settings. The MEASURE SETTINGS menu is displayed.
5. Select Range, then select 10 mA.
6. Select NPLC, then select 1.00.
Using the front panel to store active settings to configuration index 1:
Store all active measure settings to MyMeasList as configuration index 1.
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under Measure, select Config Lists. The MEASURE CONFIGURATION LISTS screen is
displayed.
3. Choose Select List. A menu of available configuration lists is displayed.
4. Select MyMeasList.
5. Select System to Index. This saves the active system settings to the configuration index. The
configuration index is displayed on the list.
6. Select Index Details to see some of the settings stored in configuration index 1.
Select HOME to return to the Home screen.

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