Software standard IEEE 488.2
Pro8000 system / page 29
3.3.4 Common commands and queries
The IEEE 488.2 standard requires a set of commands, that every device must
support. These commands are called mandatory commands.
All commands can be single or "compound" having a tree structure. Those with
compounds are called compound- or group-commands.
IEEE 488.2 mandatory commands
Command
Possible
response
Explanation
*IDN?
Identification query
[PROFILE PRO8000 Ver.4.38-1.04<LF>]
*RST
Resets the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800: All outputs of all
modules are switched off, all macros are deactivated
(not deleted), the unit stays in 'ready' status i.e. bit 0
(FIN) of the status byte register is set.
All set parameters (current, power values etc. remain
valid!)
*TST?
Executes a self test and queries the result
[0<LF>]
*OPC
Operation completed active mode started
*OPC?
Operation completed query
[1<LF>]
*WAI
Waiting until the last operation is completed
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