CPS100 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 7:
Entire Contents Copyright
2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.
APS CPS100 Series Power Source Operation Manual
Page 152 of 231
Syntax Notation Convention
The following parentheses are used in the command descriptions to indicate whether a
command is necessary or optional and whether a choice has to be made. The symbols { }, [ ],
| are not actually used in the programming commands. The symbols { }, [ ] and | are merely
used to illustrate the command syntax as needed.
[ ] - Optional:
The contents of the [ ] symbol indicates that the command is
optional. The use of the contents depends on the test
application.
{ } - Selection:
The contents between the { } symbols is a list of available
parameter values.
| - Required Choice:
This symbol acts as a separator between multiple parameter
options. It means a choice must be made between the stated
parameter key words. For example, “LOW|HIGH” Means a LOW
or HIGH choice needs to be made as part of the command.
<> - Parameter Value: Indicates a numeric value.
_ Underscore
Indicates a space 0x20 character. Added for readability of the
manual only.
DO NOT
include these underscore characters
when sending commands. Use a space character 0x20 instead.
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
The following IEEE488.2 common commands (a.k.a. star commands) are supported by the
power source. These commands are provided for compatibility with the IEEE488.2
standard.
Command
Name
Description
*IDN?
Identification Query
Returns: Company, Model Number, Model Type, Serial
Number, Firmware Control FW, Display FW, Remote FW as
follows:
*IDN?/n
APS,CPS140E,ENHANCED,0143731810000001,V100R003C40,
V100R003C31,V100R002C21
APS
Manufacturer
CPS140E
Model Number
ENHANCED
Standard or Enhanced Model
0143731810000001 Serial Number
V100R003C40
Control Firmware Version
V100R003C31
Display Firmware Version
V100R002C21
Remote Control Firmware Version
Table 7-1: IEEE488.2 Common Commands Supported
