Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Section 6: SCPI command reference
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:SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate]
This command generates an audible tone.
Type
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Command only
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Usage
:SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] <frequency>, <duration>
<frequency>
The frequency of the beep (20 to 8000 Hz)
<duration>
The amount of time to play the tone (0.001 to 100 s)
Details
You can use the beeper of the instrument to provide an audible signal at a specific frequency and
time duration. For example, you can use the beeper to signal the end of a lengthy sweep.
Using this function from a remote interface does not affect audible errors or key click settings that
were made from the Model 2461 front panel.
Example
:SYSTem:BEEPer 500, 1
Beep at 500 Hz for 1 s.
Also see
None