
162
c
HAPTER
6:
Computer Interface Operation
Model 372 AC Resistance Bridge and Temperature Controller
FILTER
Filter Parameter Command
Input
FILTER <input/channel>,<off/on>,<settle time>,<window>[term]
Format
nn,n,nnn,nn
<input/channel>
Specifies which input or channel to configure: A (control input),
1 to 16 (measurement input), 0 = all channels (measurement
input).
<off/on>
Specifies the filter operating state: 0 = off or 1 = on.
<settle time>
Specifies filter settle time: 1 to 200 s.
<window>
Specifies what percent of full scale reading limits the filtering
function.
Reading changes greater than this percentage reset the filter: 1
to 80%.
Example
FILTER 5,1,10,2[term]
—filter channel 5 data through a filter with a settling time of
10 s and a 2% of full scale window.
Remarks
When the filter is on and the settle time is zero, the instrument continues to calculate
the filtered reading, despite the unfiltered readings being displayed. This feature
allows the user to quickly toggle between 0 s and the desired settle time to observe
the filtering effects on the reading. See section 4.4.7 for more information
FILTER?
Filter Parameter Query
Input
FILTER? <input/channel>[term]
Format
nn
<input/channel>
Specifies input or channel to query: A (CONTROL
INPUT), 1 to 16 (measurement input).
Returned
<off/on >,<settle time>,<window>[term]
Format
n,nnn,nn (refer to command for description)
FREQ
Excitation Frequency Command
Input
FREQ <input>,<frequency>[term]
Format
n,n
<input>
Specifies which input to configure: 0 (measurement input),
A (control input)
<frequency>
Specifies the instruments excitation frequency. 1 = 9.8 Hz,
2 = 13.7 Hz, 3 = 16.2 Hz, 4 = 11.6 Hz, 5 = 18.2 Hz
Remarks
Changes the excitation frequency of the respective input. Takes several seconds to
complete. If <input> is not specified, 0 (measurement input) is assumed for backwards
compatibility.
FREQ?
Excitation Frequency Query
Input
FREQ? <input>[term]
Format
n
<input>
Specifies which input to query: 0 (measurement input),
A (control input)
Returned
<frequency>[term]
Format
n (refer to command for description)
Remarks
If <input> is not specified, 0 (measurement input) is assumed for backwards
compatibility.