Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section
3: Functions and features Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument
Reference Manual
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Using SCPI commands:
See the descriptions of the TRIGger:LOAD commands for details on the options available for each
predefined trigger model:
• :TRIGger:LOAD "ConfigList" (on page 6-222)
• :TRIGger:LOAD "DurationLoop" (on page 6-224)
• :TRIGger:LOAD "Empty" (on page 6-225)
• :TRIGger:LOAD "GradeBinning" (on page 6-226)
• :TRIGger:LOAD "LogicTrigger" (on page 6-228)
• :TRIGger:LOAD "LoopUntilEvent" (on page 6-229)
• :TRIGger:LOAD "SimpleLoop" (on page 6-231)
• :TRIGger:LOAD "SortBinning" (on page 6-233)
Using TSP commands:
See the descriptions of the trigger.model.load() command for details on the options available
for each predefined trigger model:
• trigger.model.load() — ConfigList (on page 8-260)
• trigger.model.load() — DurationLoop (on page 8-261)
• trigger.model.load() — Empty (on page 8-263)
• trigger.model.load() — GradeBinning (on page 8-264)
• trigger.model.load() — LogicTrigger (on page 8-266)
• trigger.model.load() — LoopUntilEvent (on page 8-267)
• trigger.model.load() — SimpleLoop (on page 8-270)
• trigger.model.load() — SortBinning (on page 8-272)
Using a predefined trigger model to develop a trigger model
The Model 2461 includes predefined trigger models that you can use as a starting point for
developing your trigger model.
After modifying a predefined trigger model, you can save it in a saved setup for future use. See
Saving setups (on page 2-137) for information on how to save a configuration.
Using the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under Trigger, select Templates. The TRIGGER MODEL TEMPLATES screen is displayed.
3. Next to Templates, select the trigger model to use.
4. If the template you select has additional settings, you can use the default values or make any
necessary changes to the settings.
5. Select EXIT to return to the MENU screen.
6. Under Trigger, select Configure. The blocks for the predefined trigger model are displayed.
7. Choose or modify the blocks as needed. See Assembling trigger model blocks (on page 3-127).
8. When the blocks are set up, select EXIT to return to the MENU screen.
9. Press the TRIGGER key to initiate the trigger model. The trigger mode indicator shows the status
of the trigger mode. See Trigger mode indicator (on page 2-16) for descriptions of the indicators.

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