Section 7: Command reference
Model 2651A High Power System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
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2651A-901-01 Rev. A / March 2011
display.prompt()
This function prompts the user to enter a parameter from the front panel of the instrument.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Function Yes
Usage
display.prompt(
format
,
units
,
help
)
display.prompt(
format
,
units
,
help
,
default
)
display.prompt(
format
,
units
,
help
,
default
,
minimum
)
display.prompt(
format
,
units
,
help
,
default
,
minimum
,
maximum
)
format
A string that defines how the input field is formatted; see
Details
for more information
units
Set the units text string for the top line (eight characters maximum); this indicates the units (for
example, "V" or "A") for the value
help
Text string to display on the bottom line (32 characters maximum)
default
The value that is shown when the value is first displayed
minimum
The minimum input value that can be entered
maximum
The maximum input value that can be entered (must be more than minimum)
Details
This function creates an editable input field at the present cursor position, and an input prompt message on the
bottom line. Example of a displayed input field and prompt:
0.00V
Input 0 to +2V
format
uses 0s, the decimal point, polarity sign and exponents to define how the input field is formatted.
format
can include the options shown in the following table.
Option Description
Examples
E
Include the E to display the value exponentially. Include a
"+" sign for positive/negative exponent entry. Do not
include the "+" sign to prevent negative value entry. 0
defines the digit positions for the exponent.
0.0
+
Allows operators to enter positive or negative values. If
the "+" sign is not included, the operator cannot enter a
negative value.
+0.00
0
Defines the digit positions for the value. You can use up
to six 0s.
+00.0000E+00
.
The decimal point where needed for the value.
+0.00
