
Section 2: General operation
Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
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2461-901-01 A/November 2015
Handle and bumpers
The Model 2461 has a handle and front and rear bumpers for using the instrument on a benchtop.
The handle rotates so that you can swing it below the bottom surface of the instrument to tilt the
instrument up for easier front-panel viewing, or to carry the instrument from one location to another.
Removing the handle and bumpers
You can remove handle and bumpers on the Model 2461 if you want to mount the instrument in a
rack.
If you remove the handle and bumpers, be sure to store them for future benchtop use.
To remove the bumpers:
1. Swivel the handle to a position above or below the instrument so that it will not interfere with the
removal of the front bumper.
2. Grasp the front bumper on each side of the Model 2461 and gently pull it toward you until the
bumper comes off the instrument.
Figure 31: Removing the front bumper
Remove all connections to the rear panel of the Model 2461 before removing the rear bumper.
3. To remove the rear bumper, repeat the procedure in step 2.
To remove the handle assembly:
1. Grasp the sides of the handle near where it attaches to the instrument on both sides and gently
pull the handle ends apart to widen the handle as you slide it over the instrument case.