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The PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 “ELCH” – macro functions 51
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4.7.3.1 Start and stop values for the chosen parameter
Depending on the module selected, different parameters can be chosen for the
automated measurement:
The laser diode current ILD, Monitor diode current IMD ( every value that also uses
the compound
":
ACT
"
).
Enter the start and stop values by appending the compound
"
START
"
or
"
STOP
"
to
the desired parameter.
Programming:
e.g.
:ILD:START 1e-3
(start value 1 mA)
:ILD:STOP 100e-3
(stop value 100 mA)
Reading:
:ILD:START?
or
:ILD:STOP?
4.7.3.2 Number of steps for the chosen interval
Set the desired number of steps for the appropriate start-stop interval:
Programming:
:ELCH:STEPS n
with 2
n
1000
Reading:
:ELCH:STEPS?