Model 2520 User’s Manual
SCPI Command Reference
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Configure sweeps
There are two methods to configure the start and stop levels of a sweep. You can use either
the :STARt and :STOP commands or you can use the :CENTer and :SPAN commands. See
“Sweep and list program examples,” page 14-44
NOTE
In order to run a sweep, the source must be in the sweep sourcing mode.
Use the CURRent:MODE command to select the SWEep sourcing mode. See
SPACing <name>
:SOURce[1]:SWEep:SPACing <name>
Select scale for current sweep
Parameters
<name> = LINear
Linear scale
LOGarithmic
Logarithmic scale
Query
:SPACing?
Query scale for sweep
Description
This command is used to select the scale for the sweep. With LINear
selected, the source and measure points in the sweep will be performed
on a linear scale. With LOGarithmic selected, the source and measure
points will be performed on a logarithmic scale.
STARt <n>
STOP <n>
:SOURce[1]:CURRent:STARt <n>
Specify start current level
:SOURce[1]:CURRent:STOP <n>
Specify stop current level
Parameters
<n> =
0 to 5.0
Set source level (amps)
DEFault
0A
MINimum
0A
MAXimum
5.0A
Query
:STARt?
Query start level for sweep
:STARt? DEFault
Query *RST default level
:STARt? MINimum
Query lowest allowable level
:STARt? MAXimum
Query highest allowable level
:STOP?
Query start level for sweep
:STOP? DEFault
Query *RST default level
:STOP? MINimum
Query lowest allowable level
:STOP? MAXimum
Query highest allowable level
Summary of Contents for 2520
Page 250: ...A Specifications ...
Page 254: ...B StatusandErrorMessages ...
Page 262: ...C DataFlow ...
Page 266: ...D IEEE 488BusOverview ...
Page 281: ...E IEEE 488andSCPI ConformanceInformation ...
Page 285: ...F MeasurementConsiderations ...
Page 308: ...G GPIB488 1Protocol ...
Page 312: ...H ExamplePrograms ...
Page 317: ...I ContinuousPulseMode ...