Model 2450 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument User's Manual
Section 8: Rechargeable battery measurements
2450-900-01 Rev. C / December 2013
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To set the output-off state to high impedance:
1. Press the
MENU
key.
2. In the Source column, select
Settings
.
3. Select the button next to Output Off State and select
High Impedance
.
4. Press the
HOME
key to return to the Home screen.
The figure below shows the front-panel connections. You can make these connections with four
insulated banana cables, such as two sets of the Keithley Instruments Model 8608 High-Performance
Clip Lead Set.
Figure 37: Model 2450 front-panel connections for the battery discharge and charge
application
The figure below shows the rear-panel connections. You can make these connections with four
triaxial cables.
Figure 38: Rear-panel connections for the battery discharge and charge application
Automated battery charge and discharge cycle testing
Battery charge and discharge cycles often take several hours, so automating the test is important.
This example demonstrates how to use the Model 2450 to perform an automated battery discharge
test using SCPI commands or TSP commands.