Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Table
of Contents
tspnet.read() .......................................................................................................................... 8-328
tspnet.readavailable() ............................................................................................................ 8-329
tspnet.reset() ......................................................................................................................... 8-330
tspnet.termination() ............................................................................................................... 8-331
tspnet.timeout ........................................................................................................................ 8-332
tspnet.tsp.abort() ................................................................................................................... 8-332
tspnet.tsp.abortonconnect ..................................................................................................... 8-333
tspnet.tsp.rbtablecopy() ......................................................................................................... 8-334
tspnet.tsp.runscript() ............................................................................................................. 8-335
tspnet.write() ......................................................................................................................... 8-335
upgrade.previous() ................................................................................................................ 8-336
upgrade.unit() ........................................................................................................................ 8-337
userstring.add() ..................................................................................................................... 8-337
userstring.catalog() ............................................................................................................... 8-338
userstring.delete() ................................................................................................................. 8-339
userstring.get() ...................................................................................................................... 8-339
waitcomplete() ....................................................................................................................... 8-340
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) ........................................................................ 9-1
I see a command that is not in the manual. What is it? ....................................................... 9-2
How do I display the instrument's serial number? ............................................................... 9-2
What VISA resource name is required? ............................................................................... 9-2
Can I use Agilent GPIB cards with Keithley drivers? ........................................................... 9-3
How do I check the USB driver for the device? ................................................................... 9-3
Which Microsoft Windows operating systems are supported? ............................................ 9-4
What to do if the GPIB controller is not recognized? ........................................................... 9-5
I'm receiving GPIB timeout errors. What should I do? ......................................................... 9-5
How do I change the command set? ................................................................................... 9-5
How do I upgrade the firmware? .......................................................................................... 9-7
Where can I find updated drivers? ....................................................................................... 9-7
Why can't the Model 2461 read my USB flash drive?.......................................................... 9-7
How do I download measurements onto the USB flash drive? ........................................... 9-8
How do I save the present state of the instrument? ............................................................ 9-9
Why did my settings change? .............................................................................................. 9-9
What is NPLC? ................................................................................................................... 9-10
What are the Quick Setup options? ................................................................................... 9-10
What is the output-off state? .............................................................................................. 9-11
How do I store readings into the buffer? ............................................................................ 9-12
What should I do if I get an 5074 interlock error? .............................................................. 9-13
How do I trigger a sweep? ................................................................................................. 9-13
What are source limits?...................................................................................................... 9-14
What is offset compensation? ............................................................................................ 9-14
What is a configuration list? ............................................................................................... 9-14

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