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Section 15: SCPI Measurement Commands
Model 6482 Dual-Channel Picoammeter / Voltage Source Reference Manual
Command summary
The measurement commands are used to acquire readings. You can use these high-level
instructions to control the measurement process. These commands are summarized in
.
Configuring measurement function
This topic provides detailed information on commands that can configure the measurement
function.
CONFigure:CURRent[:DC]
Query
:CONFigure?
Returns active function (current).
Description
This command configures the instrument to measure DC current. The :READ?
command is then typically used to trigger a specified number of measurements.
See
.
When this command is sent, the Model 6482 will be configured as follows:
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Select current function.
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All controls related to the current function are defaulted to the *RST values.
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The event control source of the trigger model is set to Immediate.
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The count values of the trigger model are set to one.
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The delay of the trigger model is set to zero (0).
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All math calculations are disabled.
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Buffer operation is disabled.
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Autozero is enabled.
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Both source outputs will turn on.
WARNING
When :CONFigure is sent, the outputs will turn on. Beware of hazardous
voltage that may be present on the output terminals.
NOTE
This command is automatically asserted when the :MEASure? command is sent.
Table 15-1
Signal-oriented measurement command summary
Command
Description
:CONFigure:CURRent[:DC]
:CONFigure?
:FETCh?
:READ?
:MEASure[:CURRent[:DC]]?
Configures Model 6482 for current measurements. Output turns on.
Returns active function (amperes).
Requests latest readings.
Performs an :INITiate and a :FETCh? operation.
Single measurement mode. Performs one :CONFigure and one :READ?
operation.
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