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IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
Mnemonic Command Name
Parameters
Comments
*IDN?
Identification Query
Queries the Pulse Generator
Identification. The ID will be in
the following format:
model#,serial#,version#
*CAT?
Command list Query
Query: Returns an indented list
of all SCPI commands.
*LBL
Label Command/Query <string value>
Query Form returns the label of
the last saved or recalled
configuration. Command Form
sets the label string for the next
"*sav" command.
String must be in double quotes,
14 characters max.
*RCL
Recall Command
<numeric value>
Restores the state of the Pulse
Generator from a copy stored in
local nonvolatile memory (0
through 12 are valid memory
bins).
*RST
Reset Command
Resets the Pulse Generator to
the default state.
*SAV
Save Command
<numeric value>
Stores the current state of the
Pulse Generator in local
nonvolatile memory (1 through
12 are valid memory bins).
*SER?
Serial # Query
Returns the serial # of the
Instrument.
*TRG
Trigger Command
Generates a software trigger
pulse. Operation is the same as
receiving an external trigger
pulse.
Special Commands
The 9730 product line was design with user safety in mind. Since the 9730 may be used
to trigger or initiate various devices that can be harmful to the operator if not tested in a
secure location, features were added to the 9730 unit that will insure safe operation of the
unit. Such features are:
-
Removable key switch that disables the channel outputs if turned to the standby
position. Key can also be removed to prevent unauthorized use.
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Remote interlock. A remote interlock can be tied to entry doors or DUT (device
under test) enclosures to ensure that the channels are disabled when the interlock
is not satisfied.
These features listed about will both disable the channels and not automatically re-enable
the channels without some kind of user intervention such as front panel buttons or