Model 2450 System SourceMeter®

Quick Start Guide

Safety precautions overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Certain Keithley measuring
instruments may be connected to mains. These instruments will be marked as category II
The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any or higher.
associated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be Unless explicitly allowed in the specifications, operating manual, and instrument labels, do
used with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be not connect any instrument to mains.
present.
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on
This product is intended for use by personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar cable connector jacks or test fixtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all installation, states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than 30 V RMS, 42.4 V peak,
operation, and maintenance information carefully before using the product. Refer to the user or 60 VDC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is present
documentation for complete product specifications. in any unknown circuit before measuring.
If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible
warranty may be impaired. body must ensure that operators are prevented access and/or insulated from every
The types of product users are: connection point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential human contact.
Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk
equipment, for ensuring that the equipment is operated within its specifications and operating of electric shock. If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 V, no conductive part of
limits, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained. the circuit may be exposed.
Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical safety Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be
procedures and proper use of the instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and used with impedance-limited sources. NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains.
contact with hazardous live circuits. When connecting sources to switching cards, install protective devices to limit fault current and
voltage to the card.
Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating
properly, for example, setting the line voltage or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance Before operating an instrument, ensure that the line cord is connected to a properly-grounded
procedures are described in the user documentation. The procedures explicitly state if the power receptacle. Inspect the connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear,
operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by service personnel. cracks, or breaks before each use.
Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, and When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack
repair products. Only properly trained service personnel may perform installation and mounting, a separate main input power disconnect device must be provided in close proximity
service procedures. to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.
Keithley products are designed for use with electrical signals that are measurement, control, For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while
and data I/O connections, with low transient overvoltages, and must not be directly connected power is applied to the circuit under test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system
to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high transient overvoltages. Measurement and discharge any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers,
Category II (as referenced in IEC 60664) connections require protection for high transient installing or removing switching cards, or making internal changes, such as installing or
removing jumpers.
Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under The WARNING heading in the user documentation explains hazards that might result
test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on in personal injury or death. Always read the associated information very carefully before
a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage being measured. performing the indicated procedure.
For safety, instruments and accessories must be used in accordance with the operating The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could damage the
instructions. If the instruments or accessories are used in a manner not specified in the instrument. Such damage may invalidate the warranty.
operating instructions, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. The CAUTION heading with the symbol in the user documentation explains hazards that
Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories. Maximum signal could result in moderate or minor injury or damage the instrument. Always read the associated
levels are defined in the specifications and operating information and shown on the instrument information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure. Damage to the instrument
panels, test fixture panels, and switching cards. may invalidate the warranty.
When fuses are used in a product, replace with the same type and rating for continued Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans.
protection against fire hazard. Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables.
Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring circuits, NOT as To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement components in mains circuits
protective earth (safety ground) connections. — including the power transformer, test leads, and input jacks — must be purchased from
If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test. Keithley. Standard fuses with applicable national safety approvals may be used if the rating and
Safe operation requires the use of a lid interlock. type are the same. The detachable mains power cord provided with the instrument may only be
If a screw is present, connect it to protective earth (safety ground) using the wire replaced with a similarly rated power cord. Other components that are not safety-related may
recommended in the user documentation. be purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the original component
(note that selected parts should be purchased only through Keithley to maintain accuracy
The symbol on an instrument means caution, risk of hazard. The user must refer to the and functionality of the product). If you are unsure about the applicability of a replacement
operating instructions located in the user documentation in all cases where the symbol is component, call a Keithley office for information.
marked on the instrument.
Unless otherwise noted in product-specific literature, Keithley instruments are designed to
The symbol on an instrument means warning, risk of electric shock. Use standard safety operate indoors only, in the following environment: Altitude at or below 2,000 m (6,562 ft);
precautions to avoid personal contact with these voltages. temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F); and pollution degree 1 or 2.
To clean an instrument, use a cloth dampened with deionized water or mild, water-based
The symbol on an instrument shows that the surface may be hot. Avoid personal contact to
cleaner. Clean the exterior of the instrument only. Do not apply cleaner directly to the instrument
prevent burns.
or allow liquids to enter or spill on the instrument. Products that consist of a circuit board with
The symbol indicates a connection terminal to the equipment frame. no case or chassis (e.g., a data acquisition board for installation into a computer) should never
require cleaning if handled according to instructions. If the board becomes contaminated and
If this symbol is on a product, it indicates that mercury is present in the display lamp. Please operation is affected, the board should be returned to the factory for proper cleaning/servicing.
note that the lamp must be properly disposed of according to federal, state, and local laws.
Safety precaution revision as of June 2017.

Safety
Power and environmental specifications
For indoor use only.
Power supply 100 VRMS to 240 VRMS 50 Hz to 60 Hz
(autosensing)
Maximum VA 150 VA
CAUTION
Carefully consider and configure the appropriate
Operating altitude Maximum 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level
output‑off state, source levels, and compliance levels
Operating 0 °C to 50 °C, 70% relative humidity up to before connecting the instrument to a device that can
temperature 35 °C deliver energy. Failure to consider the output-off state,
Derate 3% relative humidity/°C, 35 °C to source levels, and compliance levels may result in
50 °C damage to the instrument or to the device under test.
Storage –25 °C to +65 °C, 5% to 90% relative humidity
temperature non-condensing
Pollution category 2
Introduction The 2450 documentation includes:
• Quick Start Guide: This document. It provides unpacking
Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The instructions, describes basic connections, and reviews
Model 2450 System SourceMeter® instrument is a precise,
basic operation information.
low-noise instrument that combines a stable DC power
supply with a repeatable, high-impedance multimeter. The • User’s Manual: Provides an overview of front‑panel
design of this instrument features intuitive set up and control, instrument operation and detailed applications that show
enhanced signal quality and range, and better resistivity and you how to use the front panel, SCPI code, and TSP code
resistance capabilities than similar products on the market. to perform typical source and measurement tasks.
With 0.012 percent basic accuracy at 6½-digit resolution, the • Reference Manual: Provides comprehensive information
2450 delivers 59 readings per second over the IEEE-488 about the instrument’s features, operation, optimization,
bus. At 4½-digit resolution, it can read up to 1359 readings maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming
per second into its internal buffer. commands.
Complete documentation for the 2450 instrument is available
for download on the Keithley web page at tek.com/keithley.

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Software for the 2450 is also available for download from the
Keithley web page at tek.com/keithley. You can search for
the specific software you need. Available software includes:
• Test Script Builder: Simplifies building test scripts for
instruments enabled for Keithley’s Test Script Processor
TSP®.
• KickStart Instrument Control Software: Allows you to
set up your instrument and run a test without using any
programming languages.
• IVI-COM Driver: Works in any development environment
that supports COM programming, including Microsoft®
Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C++, and National
Instruments LabVIEW™.
• Keithley I/O layer: Manages communications between
Keithley instrument drivers and software applications and
the instrument.
Unpack and inspect the instrument

To unpack and inspect the instrument: 6. Inspect the instrument for any obvious signs of physical
damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent
1. Inspect the box for damage. immediately.
2. Open the top of the box.
3. Remove the documentation and accessories.
4. Remove the packaging insert.
5. Remove the 2450 from the box.

Do not use the front bezel to lift the 2450. Using the front
bezel can cause damage to the instrument.

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You should have received the 2450 with the following
accessories, shown in the photograph:
1. Model 8608 Safety Clip-Lead Set
2. Power line cord
3. Model CS-1616-3 Mini-clamp II Plug for the interlock
4. RJ‑45 LAN crossover cable for TSP-Link or ethernet
5. USB-B-1 USB Cable, Type A to Type B (1 m)
6. Model 2450‑903‑01 Quick Start Guide (this document;
not shown)
7. 0713411XX Safety Precautions (XX is the revision
number; not shown)
Refer to the packing list for additional items that might have
shipped with your instrument.
Connect the instrument • Cover the device under test (DUT) to protect the operator
from flying debris in the event of a system or DUT failure.
Important test system safety information • Make sure any test fixture connected to the system
This product is sold as a stand-alone instrument that may protects the operator from contact with hazardous voltages,
become part of a system that could contain hazardous hot surfaces, and sharp objects. Use shields, barriers,
voltages and energy sources. It is the responsibility of the insulation, and safety interlocks to accomplish this.
test system designer, integrator, installer, maintenance • Double-insulate all electrical connections that an operator
personnel, and service personnel to make sure the system is can touch. Double insulation ensures the operator is
safe during use and is operating properly. still protected even if one insulation layer fails. Refer to
You must also realize that in many test systems a single IEC 61010-1 for specific requirements.
fault, such as a software error, may output hazardous signal
levels even when the system indicates that there is no • Make sure all connections are behind a locked cabinet door
hazard present. or other barrier. This protects the system operator from
It is important that you consider the following factors in your accidentally removing a connection by hand and exposing
system design and use: hazardous voltages. Use high-reliability fail-safe interlock
switches to disconnect power sources when a test fixture
• The international safety standard IEC 61010-1 defines cover is opened.
voltages as hazardous if they exceed 30 VRMS and • Where possible, use automatic handlers so that operators
42.4 VPEAK or 60 VDC for equipment rated for dry locations. are not required to access the DUT or other potentially
Keithley Instruments products are only rated for dry hazardous areas.
locations. • Provide training to all users of the system so that they
• Read and comply with the specifications of all instruments understand all potential hazards and know how to protect
in the system. The overall allowed signal levels may be themselves from injury.
constrained by the lowest rated instrument in the system. • In many systems, during power up, the outputs may be in
For example, if you are using a 500 V power supply with a an unknown state until they are properly initialized. Make
300 VDC rated switch, the maximum allowed voltage in the sure the design can tolerate this situation without causing
system is 300 VDC. operator injury or hardware damage.

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 Wiring the interlock
NOTE
WARNING
To keep users safe, always read and follow all safety warnings
provided with each of the instruments in your system.

The 2450 is provided with an interlock circuit that must

Install the instrument be positively activated in order for the high-voltage
output to be enabled. The interlock helps facilitate safe
You can use the 2450 on a bench or in a rack. See the operation of the equipment in a test system. Bypassing
instructions that came with your rack-mount kit if you are the interlock could expose the operator to hazardous
installing the 2450 in a rack. voltages that could result in personal injury or death.
To prevent damaging heat build-up and ensure specified
performance, make sure there is adequate ventilation and air To perform high‑voltage measurements, the 2450 interlock
flow around the instrument to ensure proper cooling. Do not must be connected to an interlock switch in the testing
cover the ventilation holes on the top, sides, or bottom of the environment. When properly connected, the safety interlock
instrument. of the 2450 places the outputs of the instrument in a safe
state. When the safety interlock signal is asserted, all
Position the instrument so that it is easy to reach any voltage ranges of the instrument are available and the green
disconnecting devices, such as the power cord and the front‑panel INTERLOCK indicator is illuminated.
power switch.
The action when the interlock signal is not asserted depends
on the Interlock setting.
If Interlock is set to Off and the safety interlock signal is not An interlock circuit is provided on the rear panel of the
asserted, the following occurs: instrument, as shown in the following figure. This circuit must
be closed to enable the 2450 to produce voltages greater
• The nominal output is limited to less than ±42 V. than ±42 V.
• The front‑panel INTERLOCK indicator is not illuminated.
• You can output voltages less than ±42 V.
If Interlock is set to On, when the safety interlock signal is not
asserted, the following occurs:
• You cannot turn on the source output for any voltage.
• The front‑panel INTERLOCK indicator is not illuminated.
• Whenever the interlock changes state (from asserted to Interlock
not asserted or vice versa), the output is turned off. connection
To change the Interlock setting:
1. From the front panel, select MENU.
2. Select Source Settings.
3. Set Interlock to ON or OFF. The interlock is intended for use through a normally open
switch, which may be installed on the lid of a test fixture, on
If you try to assign a high‑voltage output and turn the source
the enclosure of a semiconductor prober or device handler,
on when the interlock is not asserted, you see event code
or on the door or doors of a test equipment rack. The circuit
5074, “Output voltage limited by interlock.” Note that the
opens when an access door is opened and closes when the
SOURCE swipe screen displays the value that is selected for
door is closed.
the voltage source, but the output voltage is limited to ±42 V.

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When the interlock is asserted, any measurement terminals, The interlock pin locations and connections are shown in the
including the LO terminals, should be considered hazardous following figure. The pins are:
voltages, even if they are programmed to a non-hazardous
voltage or current. • Pin 3: Earth and chassis ground
• Pin 2: Interlock
WARNING • Pin 1 (next to tab): +6 V DC out (current limited)

Potentially hazardous voltages of up to approximately

±210 V may be present at any measurement terminals when Test fixture
the interlock circuit is closed. To prevent electrical shock, do with
not expose these lines. interlock
switch
You can use the Keithley Instruments connector CS‑1616‑3,
supplied with the 2450, to make the interlock connection to the Pins 3 2 1 Tab
rear panel. You must supply connection wire. The recommended
wire is:
To assemble the interlock:
• 20 AWG to 24 AWG copper alloy 1. Insert the wire into CS-1616-3.
• 7 to 19 bare and tinned strands 2. Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the connector sections
• 0.20 mm2 to 0.50 mm2 together.
• Flexible vinyl, semi-flexible vinyl, polyethylene, x-linked You cannot disassemble connector and reuse it.
polyethylene, or PTFE
To ensure proper interlock operation, the combined resistance of
the external interlock switch and connection wires must be less
than 10 Ω when the switch is closed.
Power on the instrument To connect line power:
1. Make sure the front‑panel power switch is in the off (O)
The 2450 operates from a line voltage of 100 V to 240 V at position.
50 Hz or 60 Hz. The instrument senses the line voltage and 2. Connect the socket of the supplied power cord to the
frequency automatically. Before connecting line power, make power module on the rear panel.
sure the operating voltage in your area is compatible.

WARNING
The power cord supplied with the 2450 contains a
separate protective earth (safety ground) wire for use
with grounded outlets. When proper connections are
made, the instrument chassis is connected to power‑line
ground through the ground wire in the power cord.
In addition, a redundant protective earth connection
is provided through a screw on the rear panel. This
terminal should be connected to a known protective
earth. In the event of a failure, not using a properly
grounded protective earth and grounded outlet may
result in personal injury or death due to electric shock.
Do not replace detachable mains supply cords with
inadequately rated cords. Failure to use properly rated
cords may result in personal injury or death due to
electric shock.

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3. Connect the plug of the power cord to a grounded AC Overview of the front‑panel options
outlet.
4. Turn on the instrument by pressing the front‑panel The front panel of the 2450 allows you to set up most
POWER switch to the on (|) position. The instrument instrument functions and features and perform sourcing and
starts. measuring operations. The front panel includes:
• A touchscreen display that allows you to access instrument
settings and measurement readings.
• Keys that select menu options and start measurement
operations.
• A navigation control that can be used to select screen
options.
• An Output On/Off switch that turns the source output on or
off.
• Banana jack connections for FORCE HI and LO, SENSE
HI and LO, and chassis ground.
• A Terminals switch that determines if the instrument uses
the front­‑panel or rear‑panel connections for sourcing and
measuring.
Touchscreen display overview Home screen overview

You can use the touchscreen display to set up the instrument The home screen is the first screen that opens when the
and tests. You use the keys and touch capabilities to make instrument is powered on. You can always return to the home
selections. screen by pressing the HOME key.
To use the touchscreen, select options with your finger. You
can also use the navigation control to highlight an item, and
then press the control to select it.
The following text describes some of the most commonly
used screens. For more detail and descriptions of all the
screens, see the Model 2450 Reference Manual. For detail
about an option, select it and press the HELP key to display
a brief description of the option.

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 The bottom half of the touchscreen display contains multiple
screens that you can swipe to access additional information
and settings:
• SOURCE swipe screen: Displays the source
settings. When the output is on, this displays either
the programmed source value or the actual source,
depending on the setting of source readback. On the
source swipe screen, you can set the source range,
source value, and source limit.
• SETTINGS swipe screen: Allows you to turn features on
and off, such as the measurement filter, math functions,
relative offset, and NPLCs.
The top row on the home screen displays the status and • GRAPH swipe screen: Shows a graph of the readings in
event indicators. You can select these options to open dialog the presently selected buffer. Touch the graph icon on the
boxes that provide additional information about the status or right side of the graph swipe header to open a full-screen
event. graph view.
The measure section of the home screen displays the • STATISTICS swipe screen: Contains statistics based on
present measurement. It also displays the measure function the readings in the active buffer.
and allows you to select a measure range. • USER swipe screen: If set up (remote commands only),
displays information that you can define through a remote
interface.
An example of the SETTINGS swipe screen is shown below. In the GRAPH swipe screen shown here, you can view the
In the SETTINGS swipe screen shown here, the Auto Zero measurements as they occur. To see a full screen graph,
feature is turned on. The other settings are turned off. touch the graph icon on the right side of the swipe screen
header bar to go to the Graph screen. In the full-screen
graph, you can also change the data and scale of the
information that is displayed on the graph.

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ENTER and EXIT keys Menu screen overview
The ENTER key selects a highlighted option. In most cases, When you press the MENU key on the front panel, the Menu
it opens a menu or dialog box that allows you to make screen is displayed.
settings for that option.
The EXIT key returns to the previous screen or closes a
dialog box. For example, if you are in the MENU screen,
press EXIT to return to the home screen.

TRIGGER key
The action of the TRIGGER key depends on the
measurement method that is selected:
• If you set the instrument to continuously trigger, this
displays a dialog box that allows you to select another
measurement method.
• If you set the instrument to manually trigger, pressing
the TRIGGER key causes the instrument to make a
measurement.
From this screen, you can select source, measure, graphing,
• If you defined a trigger model, pressing the TRIGGER key trigger, scripting, and system setup menus. These menus
initiates the trigger model. allow you to choose options to set up your instrument to
To change the measurement method, hold the TRIGGER key meet the needs of your applications.
for three seconds to display the methods you can choose.
An example of the options that are available when you select Quick Setup options
the Settings option under Measure is shown below.
When you press QUICKSET, the BASIC SOURCE/
MEASURE SETTINGS screen is displayed. From this menu,
you can:
• Choose the source and measure functions.
• Use the Performance slider to select the best balance
between measurement resolution and measurement
speed.

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• Choose from a selection of Quick Setups that
automatically make the settings required for that setup, CAUTION
turn the output on, and begin making measurements. When you select a Quick Setup, the instrument turns the
output on. Carefully consider and configure the
appropriate output-off state, source, and limits before
connecting the 2450 to a device that can deliver energy,
such as other voltage sources, batteries, capacitors, or
solar cells. Configure the settings that are recommended
for the instrument before making connections to the
device. Failure to consider the output-off state, source,
and limits may result in damage to the instrument or to
the device under test (DUT).
Help FUNCTION

You can display help screens for the menu items and The FUNCTION key opens the FUNCTION selection dialog
buttons. The help screens give a brief description of box, which allows you to select the source and measure
the option that the menu or button sets. To display the functions.
description, highlight the menu item or button and press the
HELP key. The graphic below shows an example of the help
when you are on the System Events tab of the event log.

The instrument saves many of the settings with the source

or measure function that was active when you set them. For
example, if you set the measure function to current and you
set a value for NPLCs, the instrument saves the NPLC value
for that measure function. When you change the measure
function to voltage, the NPLC value changes to the value
that was last set for the voltage measure function.

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Connections for testing To make the connections:
1. Make sure the front‑panel power switch is in the off (O)
The following figure shows the physical connections for the position.
front panel. Note that you must use either the front terminals 2. Connect the red lead to the FORCE HI connection.
or rear terminals — you cannot mix connections. The rear 3. Connect the black lead to the FORCE LO connection.
terminal connections are triaxial. The front‑panel connections
are safety banana jacks.
Verify measurement operation
The example in this guide shows you how to make
connections to the front panel and short the connections. The following steps provide a quick way to verify that the
For this example, you can make the connections with the instrument is operating correctly.
insulated banana cables that are supplied with the 2450,
the Keithley Instruments Model 8608 High Performance Clip To verify measurement operation:
Leads. 1. Turn the instrument on.
2. On the front panel, press the HOME key.
3. Press the FUNCTION key.
4. Under Source Current and Measure, select Voltage.
5. Select Source (at the bottom of the home screen). The
Current Source Value dialog box is displayed.
6. Enter 10 mA.
7. Short the FORCE HI and FORCE LO connections.
8. Press the OUTPUT ON/OFF switch to enable the output To view the measurements on the front-panel graph:
and start making measurements. 1. Press the MENU key.
9. When measurements are complete, press the 2. Under Views, select Graph.
OUTPUT ON/OFF switch to disable the output.
You can swipe and use pinch and zoom to change the view
The voltage measurements appear in the Measure Voltage of data on the graph. You can also adjust the graph settings
area of the home screen. using the options in the Data, Scale, and Trigger tabs.
To save the data to a USB flash drive:
1. Insert a USB flash drive into the front‑panel USB port.
2. Press the MENU key.
3. Under Measure, select Reading Buffers.
4. Select defbuffer1.
5. Select Save To USB.
6. Make file content selections.
7. Select OK (on the screen). A confirmation message is
displayed.
8. Select Yes.
The instrument saves the data to a .csv file on the flash
drive.

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FAQs How do I change the command set?

In addition to the front‑panel options, you can use a remote

interface to set up the instrument. You can choose one of the
Where can I find updated drivers or firmware? following command sets:
For the latest drivers and additional support information, see • SCPI: An instrument-specific language built on the SCPI
the Keithley Instruments support website. standard.
• TSP: A programming language that you can use to send
To find drivers that are available for your instrument:
individual commands or combine commands into scripts.
1. Go to tek.com/product-support.
• SCPI 2400: Allows you to run code that was developed
2. Enter 2450 and select GO. for earlier Series 2400 instruments. If you choose this
3. Select Software on the left navigation. command set, you will not have access to some of the
extended ranges and other features of the 2450. Refer
My data looks odd or is wrong. What should I do? to the Model 2450 Reference Manual for detail on
differences between the Series 2400 instruments and
Verify the connections from the instrument to the test fixture. operation using SCPI 2400.
Also check the connections from the DUT to the test fixture You cannot combine the command sets.
socket.
As delivered from Keithley Instruments, the 2450 is set to
work with the SCPI command set.
To set the command set using the front panel: Next steps
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under System, select Settings. For more information, refer to the Keithley Instruments
website, tek.com/keithley, for support and additional
3. Select the button next to Command Set.
information about the instrument, including the following
4. Select the command set. documents:
5. Select OK to reboot the instrument.
• Model 2450 User Manual: Contains basic information
about the instrument, plus application‑based examples
Why did my settings change? that help familiarize you with the instrument.
• Model 2450 Reference Manual: Provides detailed
The instrument saves many of the commands with the
information about all features of the instrument, including
source or measure function that was active when you set
them. For example, assume you have the measure function descriptions of SCPI and TSP commands.
set to current and set a value for NPLCs. When you change
the measure function to voltage, the NPLC value changes to
the value that was last set for the voltage measure function.
When you return to the current measure function, NPLC
value returns to the value you set previously.

FAQs and next steps

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