2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Instrument Reference Manual
Section 3: Instrument description
2470-901-01 Rev. A /
May
2019
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Using the front panel:
Press the
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch. The instrument is in the output-on state when the switch is
illuminated. The instrument is in the output-off state when the switch is not illuminated.
Using SCPI commands:
To turn the output on, send the command:
:OUTPut:STATe ON
To turn the output off, send the command:
:OUTPut:STATe OFF
Using TSP commands:
To turn the output on, send the command:
smu.source.output = smu.ON
To turn the output off, send the command:
smu.source.output = smu.OFF
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.
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.
Select items on the touchscreen
To select an item on the displayed screen, do one of the following:
•
Touch it with your finger
•
Turn the navigation control to highlight the item, and then press the navigation control to select it
The following topics describe the 2470 touchscreen in more detail.
