Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 8:
TSP command reference
2461-901-01 A/November 2015 8-269
Trigger events
Event description Event constant
Trigger event blender N (1 to 2), which combines trigger
events
trigger.EVENT_BLENDERN
Trigger timer N (1 to 4) expired
trigger.EVENT_TIMERN
Source limit condition occurs
trigger.EVENT_SOURCE_LIMIT
After selecting a trigger model template, you can view the trigger model blocks in a graphical format
by pressing the front-panel MENU key and under Trigger, selecting Configure. You can also add or
delete blocks and change trigger model settings from this screen. You can use the
trigger.model.getblocklist() command to view the trigger model blocks in a list format.
Example
reset()
-- Set up measure function
smu.measure.func = smu.FUNC_DC_CURRENT
-- Initiate readings
trigger.model.load("LoopUntilEvent", trigger.EVENT_DISPLAY, 50)
trigger.model.initiate()
Reset the instrument.
Set the instrument to measure current.
Load the LoopUntilEvent trigger model to make measurements until the front panel trigger key is pressed,
then continue to make measurements equal to 50 % of the reading buffer size.
Start the trigger model.
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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