Detail Language Elements
This is an alphanumerical listing that gives the syntax and required parameters for all elements
in the programmable load’s syntax. The syntax is generic for all load ratings.
The following section provides the following information below for each command:
DESCRIPTION:
Describes the function of the command and gives information about its use.
COMMAND SYNTAX:
Shows the proper form(s) of the command. Spaces are optional as the
command processor ignores these.
EXAMPLE:
Gives an example of command usage.
QUERY SYNTAX:
Provides the proper query form.
RETURNED PARAMETERS:
Indicates the response format(s) to the query form of the
command. Where the TEXT ON and TEXT OFF modes responses differ, both will be indicated.
*IDN?
Identification
Description
This query returns the load's identification string.
Command Syntax
NONE
Example
N/A
Query Syntax
*IDN?
Returned Parameters
Model: XBL <voltage><current><power><type>
*RST Reset
Description
This command resets the load to its factory default settings as
specified in the IEEE-488.2 specifications. This does not affect the
loads IEEE-488 bus address, any of the status registers or the output
queue.
Command Syntax
*RST
Example
*RST
This will reset the load to its factory default settings.
Query Syntax
NONE
Returned Parameters
N/A
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