
C O M M A N D R E F E R E N C E
Command Reference
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The LASer:RANge command selects the laser’s drive current output range.
Parameters
An <nrf value> which represents the laser current output range.
For LDC−3714B: 5 = 50 mA, and 1 = 100 mA range.
For LDC−3724B: 2 = 200 mA, and 5 = 500 mA range.
For LDC−3744B: 1 = 2000 mA, and 3 = 4000 mA range,
2 = 2000 mA, and 4 = 4000 mA range.
Notes
This range setting effects the Laser Drive Current output current range only.
The Laser Drive Current output should be "off" when this command is issued. If the Laser Diode
Current output is "on" when this command is issued, the LDC−3700B Series Laser Diode Controller
will generate error #515, and the range will not be changed.
Examples
"LAS:RAN 2" −action: sets the laser output drive current range to 200 mA (LDC−3724B only).
"Laser:range 1" −action: sets the laser output drive current range to 100 mA (LDC−3714B only) or
1000 mA (LDC−3744B only).
The LASer:RANge? query returns the value of the Laser Drive Current range.
Notes
The resolution and accuracy of the laser limit current are dependent on the Laser Drive Current
output range.
Examples
"LAS:RAN?" −response: 1, means that the Laser Drive Current range is 100 mA (LDC−3714B only).
"LAS:range?" −response: 2, means that the Laser Drive Current range is 200 mA (LDC 3724B only)
or 2000 mA (LDC−3744B only).
The LASer:SET:LDI? query returns the constant I value which is used for both output ranges and
both bandwidths.
Notes
In local operation, the constant I set point is read by selecting I or IHBW mode, pressing the SET
switch in the LASER DISPLAY area of the front panel, and then visually reading the LASER display.
Examples
"LAS:SET:LDI?" −response: 50.0, means the laser output current set point value is 50.0 mA.
"Laser:set:ldi?" −response: 1200.0 means the laser output current set point value is 1200.0 mA.
LASer:RANge
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LASer:RANge?
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LASer:SET:LDI?
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