Datasheet

Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument User's Manual Section 1: Introduction
2461-900-01 Rev. A / November 2015 1-3
 Troubleshooting FAQs (on page 11-1): Provides answers to frequently asked questions to help
you troubleshoot common problems encountered with the Model 2461.
 Next steps (on page 12-1): Provides information about additional resources that can help you use
the Model 2461.
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Applications
This manual provides application examples that show you how to perform tests from the front panel
and over a remote interface. These applications are presented after the summary information about
the Model 2461. The applications include:
 Making basic front-panel measurements (on page 4-1): Demonstrates the basic measurement
functionality using a single Model 2461 and a two-terminal device under test (DUT).
 Measuring low-resistance devices (on page 5-1): Demonstrates how to use a Model 2461 to
make low-resistance measurements of a 20 m resistor.
 Rechargeable battery measurements (on page 6-1): Demonstrates how to use a single Model
2461 to perform automated battery discharge and charge cycle testing.
 Generating an I-V sweep on an LED with KickStart (on page 7-1): Demonstrates how use the
Model 2461 to test high-brightness light-emitting diodes (LEDs) using Keithley KickStart Startup
Software.
 Measuring I-V characteristics of a solar panel (on page 8-1): Demonstrates using an I-V sweep to
characterize a solar panel using the Model 2461.
 Making pulsed I-V measurements (on page 4-1): Demonstrates how to use the Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter instrument to generate I-V curves of high-brightness LEDs (HBLEDs)
using the extended range pulsing capabilities of the instrument.
 Capturing high-power pulse waveforms (on page 10-1): Demonstrates how to use the Model
2461 Interactive SourceMeter instrument to generate extended operating range, high-power
voltage pulses (up to 10 A at 100 V) and capture both the current and voltage waveforms of
high-power pulses.