Keithley SourceMeter 2460 User Manual

Model 2460
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument User's Manual Section 8: Measuring I-
V characteristics of a solar panel
2460-900-01 Rev. A / September 2014 8-3
The following figure shows the schematic for the application.
Figure 42: Model 2460 connections to a solar panel
The following figures show the physical connections for the front and rear panels. Note that you must
use either the front-panel terminals or rear-panel terminals — you cannot mix connections.
The figure below shows the front-panel connections. You can make these connections with four
insulated banana cables that are rated to the maximum current (7 A) such as two sets of the Keithley
Instruments Model 8608 High-Performance Clip Lead Set.
Figure 43: Model 2460 4-wire connections to the front panel
The figure below shows the rear-panel connections. You can make these connections with either the
Model 2460-KIT Screw-Terminal Connector Kit (included with the Model 2460) or a Model 2460-BAN
Banana Test Leads/Adapter Cable with appropriate cabling.
Figure 44: Model 2460 4-wire connections to the rear panel

Keithley SourceMeter 2460 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	SourceMeter 2460
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English