Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Section 2: General operation
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Figure 38: Model 2461 top and side dimensions with handle and bumpers removed
Remote communications interfaces
You can choose from one of several communication interfaces to send commands to and receive
responses from the Model 2461.
You can control the Model 2461 from only one communications interface at a time. The first interface
on which it receives a message takes control of the instrument. If another interface sends a message,
that interface can take control of the instrument. You may need to enter a password to change the
interface, depending on the access mode.
The Model 2461 automatically detects the type of communications interface (LAN, GPIB, or USB)
when you connect to the respective port on the rear panel of the instrument. In most cases, you do
not need to configure anything on the instrument. In addition, you do not need to reboot if you change
the type of interface that is connected.
