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System-Related Commands
See also “System-Related Operations,” starting on page 90 in chapter 3.
FETCh?
This command transfers readings stored in the meter’s internal memory
by the
INITiate
command to the meter’s output buffer where you can
read them into your bus controller.
READ?
This command changes the state of the trigger system from the “idle”
state to the “wait-for-trigger” state. Measurements will begin when the
specified trigger conditions are satisfied following the receipt of the
READ?
command. Readings are sent immediately to the output buffer.
DISPlay {OFF | ON}
This command turns the front-panel display off or on. [volatile memory]
DISPlay?
This command queries the front-panel display setting.
Returns “0” (
OFF
) or “1” (
ON
).
DISPlay:TEXT <quoted string>
This command displays a message on the front panel. The meter will
display up to 11 characters in a message; any additional characters are
truncated. [volatile memory]
DISPlay:TEXT?
This command queries the message sent to the front panel and returns a
quoted string.
DISPlay:TEXT:CLEar
This command clears the message in the display.
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