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Table 1 defines the Boolean and other parameter types for the
programmable power supply.
Parameter Type
Description
Example
Boolean
Boolean numbers or
values
0, 1
NR1
Integers
0, 1, 18
NR2
Decimal numbers
1.5, 3.141, 8.4
NR3
Floating point numbers
4.5E-1, 8.25E+1
String
Alphanumeric characters
“No error”
Table 1: Parameter Types for Syntax Descriptions
Message Terminator and Message Separator
I.
GPIB message terminators
In accordance with IEEE 488.2 standard, any of the following message
terminators are acceptable:
l
LF
^
END
Line feed code (hexadecimal 0A) with END
message
l
LF
Line feed code
l
<dab>
^
END
Last data byte with END message
T hese terminators are compatible with most application programs. A
semicolon separates one command from another when the commands
appear on the same line.
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II.
RS232 message terminators
As there is no signal of end message on RS232 bus, therefore, use LF
as mes sage terminator. When a series of commands are sent to the
instrument, it must add a LF to be a judgment for message terminator.
As for query command, the return message of the instrument is also
added a LF for PC to judge message terminator.
Entering Comm ands
The standards that govern the command set for the programmable power
supply allow for a certain amount of flexibility when you enter
commands. For instance, you can abbreviate many commands or
combine commands into one message that you send to the programmable
power supply.
This flexibility, called friendly listening, saves
programming time and makes the command set easier to remember and
use.
Command Characters
The programmable power supplies are not sensitive to the case of
command characters. You ca n enter commands in either uppercase or
lowercase.
You can execute any command with white space characters. You must,
however, use at least one space between the parameter and the command
header
Abbreviating Commands
Most commands have a long form and a short form. The listing for
each command in this section shows the abbreviations in uppercase.
For instance, you can enter the query :CHANnel1: VOLTage 1.23
simply as :CHAN1:VOLT 1.23
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