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10.1.1
General Commands
AW
Save the settings to memory.
Syntax:
AW
Once the settings are saved to memory they are then retained when the
unit is switched off. If this is not done, changes to the settings are volatile,
and if the unit is switched off they revert to those in force when the last
AW command was issued.
ST
Report the current settings for the outputs
Syntax:
ST
The first four lines of the response report the output settings. The format
is either:
f
M
m
V
a
For Constant Mode
f
M
m
C
a
D
d
P
p
For Pulsed Output Mode
Where:
f
output channel
m is one of:
0
Not set up
1
Pulsed output
2
Continuous output
a
Output current (amps)
p
Pulse width (microseconds)
d
Delay before pulse (microseconds)
VR
Report the version of firmware running in the PP860
Syntax:
VR
Response:
version
10.1.2
Continuous Output Mode
In this case the mode of operation is selected and a single current output value
defined.
RS
Set continuous operation
Syntax:
RS
f
,a
Where:
f = output channel (0 to 7)
a = output current (A)
Example of Continuous Output Mode