Section 2: General operation
Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
2-8
2461-901-01 A/November 2015
LAN port
Supports full connectivity on a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network. The
Model 2461 is an LXI version 1.4 Core 2011 compliant instrument
that supports TCP/IP and complies with IEEE Std 802.3 (ethernet
USB port
USB-B connection for communication, control, and data transfer.
For details, see
(on page 2-69).
Digital I/O port
A digital input/output port that detects and outputs digital signals.
he port provides six digital I/O lines. Each output is set high (+5 V)
or low (0 V) and can read high or low logic levels. Each digital I/O
line is an open-drain signal. Refer to
(on page 3-86) for
information.
TSP-Link ports
TSP-Link
®
system expansion interface, which test system builders
can use to connect multiple instruments in a master and
subordinate configuration. TSP-Link is a high-speed trigger
synchronization and communication bus. For details, see
Link System Expansion Interface
(on page 3-150).
LAN reset
Reverts the LAN settings and the instrument password to default
values. See
(on page 2-68) for more
information.
IEEE-488 port
GPIB connection; the default setting for the Model 2461 is 18.
Refer to
(on page 2-57).
Touchscreen display
The touchscreen display gives you quick front-panel access to source and measure settings, system
configuration, instrument and test status, reading buffer information, and other instrument
functionality. The display has multiple swipe screens that you can access by swiping the front panel.
You can access additional interactive screens by pressing the front-panel MENU, QUICKSET, and
FUNCTION keys.
The following topics describe the features of the touchscreen in more detail.
Do not use sharp metal objects, such as tweezers or screwdrivers, or pointed objects, such as pens
or pencils, to touch the touchscreen. It is strongly recommended that you use only fingers to operate
the instrument. Use of clean-room gloves to operate the touchscreen is supported.