In this section:
Welcome .................................................................................. 1-1
Introduction to this manual ....................................................... 1-1
Extended warranty.................................................................... 1-2
Contact information .................................................................. 1-2
CD-ROM contents .................................................................... 1-2
Organization of manual sections .............................................. 1-3
Applications .............................................................................. 1-3
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The Model 2460 High-Current Interactive
SourceMeter
®
Instrument is a precise, low-noise instrument that combines a stable DC power supply,
true high-current source, electronic load, and a high-impedance multimeter. The design of this
instrument features intuitive setup and control, enhanced signal quality and range, and better
resistivity and resistance capabilities than similar products on the market.
The Model 2460 can source up to 7 A, and features 1 A, 4 A, 5 A, and 7 A ranges. With 0.012 percent
basic accuracy at 6½-digit resolution, the Model 2460 is a good solution for testing a wide variety of
materials and devices in applications such as power semiconductors, solar energy, high brightness
LEDs, power conversion, electrochemistry, batteries, and more.
Introduction to this manual
This manual provides detailed applications to help you achieve success with your Keithley
Instruments Model 2460. In addition, this manual provides the basics of the front panel to familiarize
you with the instrument.
This manual presents an overview of each application, followed by instructions to complete the
application using the front panel, SCPI code, TSP code, or Keithley KickStart Startup Software (as
appropriate for the application; some show multiple ways to complete an application).
More information about the commands that are used in these applications is available. Refer to the
SCPI and TSP command reference sections of the
Model 2460 Reference Manual.
This manual is on
the Product Information CD-ROM that came with your instrument.
Section 1
Introduction