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Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference
Simplified Programming Overview
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Simplified Programming Overview
This section gives an overview of the basic techniques used to program the
power supply over the remote interface. This section is only an overview
and does not give all of the details you will need to write your own
application programs. Refer to the remainder of this chapter and also
chapter 6, Application Programs, for more details and examples. Also refer
to the programming reference manual that came with your computer for
details on outputting command strings and entering data.
Using the APPLy Command
The
APPLy
command provides the most straightforward method to
program the power supply over the remote interface. For example, the
following statement executed from your computer will set the +6V supply to
an output of 3 V rated at 1 A:
"APPL P6V, 3.0, 1.0"
Using the Low-Level Commands
Although the
APPLy
command provides the most straightforward method to
program the power supply, the low-level commands give you more flexibility
to change individual parameters. For example, the following statements
executed from your computer will set the +6V supply to an output of 3 V
rated at 1 A:
"INST P6V"
6V output
"VOLT 3.0"
Set output voltage to 3.0 V
"CURR 1.0"
Set output current to 1.0 A
First-time
SCPI users,
see page 102