Keithley SourceMeter 2460

User’s Manual
2460-900-01 Rev. A / September 2014
*P246090001A*
2460-900-01A
www.keithley.com
Model 2460 High-Current
Interactive SourceMeter

Instrument
A Greater Measure of Confidence
洛克儀器股份有限公司 Lock Instrument Co. Ltd
(台北公司) 新北市中和區中正路 764 號 6 樓 TEL: (02)32346000
(新竹公司) 新竹市光復路 2 段 295 號 15 樓之 7 TEL: (03)5721717
網站: http://www.lockinc.com.tw

Keithley SourceMeter 2460 Specifications

General

Type	SourceMeter
DC Voltage Source Range	0 to 200 V
Maximum Power	100 W
Voltage Measurement Range	0 to 200 V
Resolution (Voltage)	100 nV
Digital I/O	Yes
Resolution (Current)	10pA
Display	5-inch color touchscreen
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, GPIB

Summary

Safety Precautions

Using the Front-Panel Interface

Front Panel Operations and Data Management

Details menu overview, storing measurements, and saving screen captures.

Using a Remote Interface

Remote Communication Interfaces

GPIB Communications

LAN Communications Setup

LAN Communications on Computer and Troubleshooting

Covers computer setup, network troubleshooting, and web interface access.

USB Communications and Instrument Connection

Command Set Configuration

Making Basic Front-Panel Measurements

Performing Front-Panel Measurements

Provides step-by-step instructions for front-panel measurements.

Measuring Low-Resistance Devices

Performing Low-Resistance Measurements

Describes the procedure for front-panel low-resistance measurements.

Low-Resistance Measurement Setup with SCPI and TSP

Guides on setting up low-resistance measurements using SCPI and TSP commands.

Rechargeable Battery Measurements

Automated Battery Charge and Discharge Cycle Testing

Guides on performing automated battery cycling tests.

Battery Test Setup with SCPI and TSP Commands

Guides on battery testing using SCPI and TSP commands.

Generating an I-V Sweep on an LED with KickStart

Configuring and Launching KickStart

Running the Test and Viewing Results

Instructions on running the I-V sweep test and viewing results graphically.

Saving Test Data

Measuring I-V Characteristics of a Solar Panel

Solar Panel I-V Sweep from Front Panel

Guides on performing solar panel I-V sweeps from the front panel.

Solar Panel I-V Sweep using SCPI and TSP Commands

Guides on solar panel I-V sweeps using SCPI and TSP commands.

Generating a High-Current Pulse Train

Remote Communications and Device Connections

Defining Pulse Test Parameters

Details parameters for defining pulse magnitude and timing.

SourceMeasure Functions and Trigger Model Setup

TSP Commands for High-Current Pulse Train

Provides TSP code for generating high-current pulse trains.

Troubleshooting FAQs

Driver and Firmware Issues

USB and Command Set Troubleshooting

Event Codes and Settings Management

Quick Setup Options