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:STATe <b>
Command syntax:
: CURRent:AC:REFerence:STATe <b>
Control reference for ACI
: CURRent:DC:REFerence:STATe <b>
Control reference for DCI
Command parameter:
<b> = 1 or ON
Enable reference
0 or OFF
Disable reference
Query:
:STATe?
Query state of reference.
Description:
These commands are used to enable or disable Reference for the specified function. When enabled,
the displayed reading will include the programmed reference value. When disabled, the displayed
reading will not include the reference value.
:ACQuire
Command syntax:
: CURRent:AC:REFerence:ACQuire
Acquire reference for ACI
: CURRent:DC:REFerence:ACQuire
Acquire reference for DCI
Description:
When one of these commands is sent, the measurement input signal is acquired and established as
the reference value. This command is typically used to zero the display. For example, if the
instrument is displaying a 10
μ
A offset, sending this command and enabling Reference zeroes the
display.
This command is functional only if the instrument is on the specified measurement function.
Sending this command while in any other function causes an error. Also, if the latest reading is
overflowed or a reading has not been triggered, an error occurs when this command is sent.