In this section:
Introduction .............................................................................. 4-1
Equipment required for this application .................................... 4-2
Device connections .................................................................. 4-2
Making front-panel measurements ........................................... 4-2
Introduction
You can use the Model 2450 to source and make measurements from the front panel.
Make sure you select the source and measure functions before you make changes to other
instrument settings. The options that you have for settings depend on the functions that are active
when you make the changes. If you make a change that is not compatible with the active functions,
you may get unexpected results or you may receive an event message. Also note that when you
select a different function, the instrument clears the buffer. The applications in this manual illustrate
the order in which you should perform operations for best results.
In this application, you make measurements on a 10 k
Ω
resistor by sourcing voltage and measuring
current. You can make similar measurements on any two-terminal device under test (DUT) if
appropriate source values are used.
Some of the methods you can use to set up the Model 2450 to make measurements from the front
panel include:
•
Use Quicksets.
Press the
QUICKSET
key to open a menu of preconfigured setups, including
voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, and power supply setups. Also allows you to choose test
functions and adjust performance for better resolution or speed.
•
Select source and measure functions.
Press the
FUNCTION
key to select from a list of source
and measure functions.
•
Use menu options.
Press the
MENU
key to open a menu of options.
After selecting your source and measure functions, select buttons on the Model 2450 Home screen
and Settings swipe screens to change the settings.
You will use a combination of these methods to set up the measurement for this application.
Section 4
Making basic front-panel measurements