EXFO T100S-HP Series, Programming Manual

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Remote Control Commands
22 T100S-HP Programming Guide
2.4 Diode Current Settings
2.4.1 I
Syntax
I=xxx.x
Parameter •
xxx.x
: current level in mA, in the range 0-400 mA.
Description Sets the laser current level (in mA) and switches to the constant-current mode (see
section
APCOFF, p. 26 ).
Response • RS-232C:
OK
• GPIB: none, see section Checking System Status with the Status Byte, p. 9 .
2.4.2 I?
Syntax
I?
Parameter None.
Description Returns the value of the diode current in mA.
The module optical output must be enabled (see section
Optical Output Control, p. 20 ).
Response •
I=xxx.x
: diode value in mA.
•
DISABLED
: the optical output is disabled, the current level value cannot be returned.
2.4.3 LIMIT?
Syntax
LIMIT?
Parameter None.
Description Returns the status of the laser diode current limitation (400 mA).
Response •
YES
: the current has reached its limit.
•
NO
: the current has not reached its limit.