In this section:
Welcome .................................................................................. 1-1
Introduction to this manual ....................................................... 1-1
Extended warranty ................................................................... 1-2
Contact information .................................................................. 1-2
Factory service ......................................................................... 1-2
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The Model 2461 1 kW Pulse Mode Interactive
SourceMeter
®
Instrument is a precise, low-noise instrument that combines a stable DC power supply,
high-power, high-current source, electronic load, and high-impedance multimeter with pulse, contact
check, and digitize capabilities. 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 2461 can source up to 7 A (10 A pulse), and features 1 A, 4 A, 5 A, 7 A, and 10 A ranges.
With 0.012 percent basic accuracy at 6½-digit resolution, the Model 2461 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 instructions to help you calibrate and adjust your Keithley Instruments Model
2461. In this manual, the term "calibration" refers to the process of verifying that the accuracy of the
instrument is within its one-year accuracy specifications. The term "adjustment" refers to the process
of changing the calibration constants so that the accuracy of the instrument is within its one-year
accuracy specifications.
This manual presents calibration information, adjustment information, and command descriptions for
the calibration and adjustment commands.
For additional command descriptions, refer to the
Model 2461 Reference Manual
available on the
Downloads, Manuals, and Documentation web page
http://www.tek.com/downloads
).
Section 1
Introduction
