Datasheet

Section 2: Using the front-panel interface Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument User's Manual
2-2 2461-900-01 Rev. A / November 2015
POWER switch
Turns the instrument on or off. To turn the instrument on, press the
power switch so that it is in the on position (|). To turn it off, press the
power switch so that it is in the off position (O).
HOME key
Returns the display to the Home screen.
MENU key
Opens the main menu. Press the icons on the main menu to open
source, measure, view, trigger, script, and system screens.
QUICKSET key
Opens a menu of preconfigured setups, including voltmeter,
ammeter, ohmmeter, and power supply. Also allows you to choose
source and measure functions and adjust performance for better
resolution or speed.
HELP key
Opens help for the area or item that is selected on the display. If
there is no selection when you press the HELP key, it displays
overview information for the screen you are viewing.
USB port
Saves reading buffer data and screen snapshots to a USB flash
drive. Also stores and retrieves scripts to and from a USB flash drive.
The flash drive must be formatted as a FAT drive.
Touchscreen
The Model 2461 has a high-resolution, five-inch color touchscreen
display. The touchscreen accesses swipe screens and menu options.
You can access additional interactive screens by pressing the
front-panel MENU, QUICKSET, and FUNCTION keys.
Navigation control
Turning the navigation control: Moves the cursor to highlight a list
value or menu item so that you can select it. Turning the control when
the cursor is in a value entry field increases or decreases the value in
the field.
Pressing the navigation control: Selects the highlighted choice or
allows you to edit the selected field.
ENTER key
Selects the highlighted choice or allows you to edit the selected field.
EXIT key
Returns to the previous screen or closes a dialog box. For example,
press the EXIT key when the main menu is displayed to return to the
Home screen. When you are viewing a subscreen (for example, the
Event Log screen), press the EXIT key to return to the main menu
screen.
FUNCTION key
Displays instrument functions. To select a function, touch the function
name on the screen.
TRIGGER key
Accesses trigger-related settings and operations. The action of the
TRIGGER key depends on the instrument state.
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch
Turns the output source on or off. The key illuminates when the
source output is on.