Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Section 2: General operation
2450-901-01 Rev. B/September 2013
2-87
Source voltage and make measurements
When the Model 2450 is sourcing voltage, you can make current, voltage, resistance, or power
measurements.
Using the front panel:
1. Connect the device under test (DUT) as described in
(on page 2-68).
2. Set the function for your measurement. Press
FUNCTION
. Under Source Voltage and Measure,
select the type of measurement you want to make.
3. Select the source voltage range. Under VSOURCE VIEW on the home screen, select the button
next to Range. Select the appropriate setting.
4. Set the source voltage. Under SOURCE VOLTAGE on the home screen, select the number next
to Source. Use the displayed number pad to set the value. Select
OK
.
5. Set current limits for the source. Under SOURCE VOLTAGE on the home screen, select the
number next to Limit. Set an appropriate value.
6. Select the measurement range. In the MEASURE area of the home screen, select the button next
to Range and choose an appropriate range.
7. Turn on the output by pressing the
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch. The OUTPUT indicator light turns
on.
8. Hold the
TRIGGER
key for three seconds to change the measurement method. Select one of the
following options:
•
Continuous Measurement: The instrument makes continuous measurements.
•
Manual Trigger Mode: The instrument makes measurements when you press the TRIGGER key.
9. Observe the readings.
10. You can adjust the settings while the instrument makes measurements.
11. When you are finished, turn the output off by pressing the
OUTPUT ON/OFF
switch. The
OUTPUT indicator light turns off.