Section 3: Functions and features
Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
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3. Select
New
. A keyboard is displayed.
4. Enter a name for the buffer you are creating, for example,
testData
.
Figure 87: New Buffer Name
5. Select the
OK
button on the displayed keyboard.
6. The Style dialog box is displayed. You can select:
Standard: Store readings with full accuracy with formatting, maximum 6,875,000 readings.
Compact: Store readings with reduced accuracy (6.5 digits) with no formatting information,
1 μs accurate timestamp, maximum 27,500,000 readings. Once you store the first reading in
a compact buffer, you cannot change certain measurement settings, including range, display
digits, and units; you must clear the buffer first.
Full: Store the same information as standard, plus additional information.
7. The Initial Capacity window is displayed. Enter the number of readings that the buffer should
hold.
Figure 88: Initial Capacity window