Datasheet

Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument User's Manual Section 2: Using the front-panel interface

2461-900-01 Rev. A / November 2015 2-7

Screen element

Description

Minimize indicator

You can swipe down to minimize the swipe screens.

Swipe screen indicator

Each circle represents one swipe screen. As you swipe right or left, a different

circle changes color, indicating where you are in the screen sequence. Select a

circle to go to a swipe screen without swiping.

Calculations shortcut

Select to open the CALCULATIONS SETTINGS menu.

Settings shortcut

Select to open the MEASURE SETTINGS menu for the selected function.

Restore indicator

Indicates that you can swipe up to display the swipe screen.

Graph shortcut

Select to open the Graph screen.

SOURCE swipe screen

The SOURCE swipe screen shows the present value of the source and the set values for source,

source range, and source limit. You can change the set values from the front panel by selecting the

buttons on this screen.

Figure 5: SOURCE swipe screen

Source function indicators on the right side of the screen signify settings that affect the displayed

source value.

 MEAS: Source readback is on and the value shown is the measured value of the source.

 PROG: Source readback is off and the value shown is the programmed source value. If the

output is off, the displayed source value is replaced with Output Off.

The icon on the right side of the swipe screen heading bar is a shortcut to the full SOURCE

SETTINGS menu.