Keithley SourceMeter 2470 Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

Safety precautions

The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any 

associated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be 

used with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be 

present. 
This product is intended for use by personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar 

with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all installation, 

operation, and maintenance information carefully before using the product. Refer to the user 

documentation for complete product speci

 cations. 

If the product is used in a manner not speci

 ed, the protection provided by the product 

warranty may be impaired. 
The types of product users are: 

Responsible body

 is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of  

equipment, for ensuring that the equipment is operated within its speci

 cations and operating 

limits, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained. 

Operators

 use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical safety 

procedures and proper use of the instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and 

contact with hazardous live circuits. 

Maintenance personnel

 perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating 

properly, for example, setting the line voltage or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance 

procedures are described in the user documentation. The procedures explicitly state if the 

operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by service personnel. 

Service personnel

 are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, and 

repair products. Only properly trained service personnel may perform installation and 

service procedures. 
Keithley products are designed for use with electrical signals that are measurement, control, 

and data I/O connections, with low transient overvoltages, and must not be directly connected 

to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high transient overvoltages. Measurement 

Category II (as referenced in IEC 60664) connections require protection for high transient 

overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Certain Keithley measuring 

instruments may be connected to mains. These instruments will be marked as category II 

or higher. 
Unless explicitly allowed in the speci

 cations, operating manual, and instrument labels, do 

not connect any instrument to mains. 
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on 

cable connector jacks or test 

 xtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than 30 V RMS, 42.4 V peak, 

or 60 VDC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is present 

in any unknown circuit before measuring. 
Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible 

body must ensure that operators are prevented access and/or insulated from every 

connection point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential human contact. 

Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk 

of electric shock. If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 V, no conductive part of 

the circuit may be exposed. 
Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be 

used with impedance-limited sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains. 

When connecting sources to switching cards, install protective devices to limit fault current and 

voltage to the card. 
Before operating an instrument, ensure that the line cord is connected to a properly-grounded 

power receptacle. Inspect the connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear, 

cracks, or breaks before each use. 
When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack 

mounting, a separate main input power disconnect device must be provided in close proximity 

to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator. 
For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while 

power is applied to the circuit under test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system 

and discharge any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers, 

installing or removing switching cards, or making internal changes, such as installing or 

removing jumpers. 

Summary of Contents for SourceMeter 2470

Page 1: ...Model 2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...r high transient overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains These instruments will be marked as category II or highe...

Page 3: ...the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that coulddamage the instrument Such damage may inva...

Page 4: ...esult in damage to the instrument or to the device under test Power and environmental specifications For indoor use only Power supply 100 VRMS to 240 VRMS 50 Hz to 60 Hz autosensing Maximum VA 220 VA...

Page 5: ...for the 2470 instrument is available for download on the Keithley web page at tek com keithley The 2470 documentation includes Quick Start Guide This document It provides unpacking instructions descr...

Page 6: ...s Test Script Processor TSP KickStart Instrument Control Software Allows you to set up your instrument and run a test without using any programming languages free trial version IVI COM Driver Works i...

Page 7: ...sories 4 Remove optional accessories such as rack mount hardware 5 Remove the packaging insert 6 Carefully lift the instrument out of the box 7 Inspect the instrument for any obvious signs of physical...

Page 8: ...cord 3 Model 2470 903 01 Quick Start Guide this document 4 Model CS 1616 3 Safety Interlock Mating Connector 5 Crossover cable for TSP Link or ethernet 6 USB B 1 USB Cable Type A to Type B 1 m 7 Safet...

Page 9: ...allowed voltage in the system is 300 VDC Cover the device under test DUT to protect the operator from flying debris in the event of a system or DUT failure Make sure any test fixture connected to the...

Page 10: ...470 is provided with an interlock circuit that must be positively activated in order for the high voltage output to be enabled The interlock helps facilitate safe operation of the equipment in a test...

Page 11: ...ce voltages greater than 42 V The interlock is intended for use through a normally open switch which may be installed on the lid of a test fixture on the enclosure of a semiconductor prober or device...

Page 12: ...e x linked polyethylene or PTFE To ensure proper interlock operation the external interlock switch and connection wires must be less than 10 when the switch is closed The interlock pin locations and c...

Page 13: ...rd In addition a redundant protective earth connection is provided through a screw on the rear panel This terminal should be connected to a known protective earth In the event of a failure not using a...

Page 14: ...includes A touchscreen display that allows you to access instrument settings and measurement readings Keys that select menu options and start measurement operations A navigation control that can be u...

Page 15: ...see the Model 2470 Reference Manual For detail about an option select it and press the HELP key to display a brief description of the option Home screen overview The Home screen is the first screen th...

Page 16: ...Allows you to turn features on and off such as the measurement filter math functions relative offset and NPLCs GRAPH swipe screen Shows a graph of the readings in the presently selected buffer Touch t...

Page 17: ...ption The EXIT key returns to the previous menu or closes a dialog box For example if you are in the MENU screen press EXIT to return to the Home screen TRIGGER key The action of the TRIGGER key depen...

Page 18: ...is screen you can select source measure graphing trigger scripting and system setup menus These menus allow you to choose options to set up your instrument to meet the needs of your applications An ex...

Page 19: ...etup turn the output on and begin making measurements CAUTION When you select a Quick Setup the instrument turns the output on Carefully consider and configure the appropriate output off state source...

Page 20: ...ent log FUNCTION The FUNCTION key opens the FUNCTION selection dialog box which allows you to select the source and measure functions The instrument saves many of the settings with the source or measu...

Page 21: ...ns CAUTION If you use the terminals on the rear panel for connections you must use the purple low noise Keithley Model TRX 1100V X Three Slot Triaxial Cables Using the incorrect cables could result in...

Page 22: ...nd FORCE LO connections 8 Press the OUTPUT ON OFF switch to enable the output and start making measurements 9 When measurements are complete press the OUTPUT ON OFF switch to disable the output The vo...

Page 23: ...the front panel graph 1 Press the MENU key 2 Under Views select Graph You can swipe and use pinch and zoom to change the view of data on the graph You can also adjust the graph settings using the opt...

Page 24: ...change the command set In addition to the front panel you can use a remote interface to set up the instrument You can choose one of the following command sets SCPI An instrument specific language bui...

Page 25: ...ion When you return to the current measure function NPLC value returns to the value you set previously Next steps For more information refer to the Keithley Instruments website tek com keithley for su...

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