Vidia-Discrete
Computer Control • 39
Scan Commands
Switch to Scan Mode
Syntax
:OUTPut:TRACk OFF
Description
Switches the laser into scan mode and sets the
wavelength to the start wavelength so it is ready to
start a scan.
Example
Turn off track mode and set the laser to the start
wavelength in scan mode.
:OUTP:TRAC OFF
⇒
OK
Query Scan State
Syntax
:OUTPut:SCAN:STATe?
Description
Reads the scan state of the laser.
Response
“x”
x=0: The laser is in scan mode, ready to start a scan.
x=-2: The laser is in track mode.
x=-3: The laser is in automated step-scan mode.
x=-4: The laser is in interactive step-scan mode.
Example
:OUTP:SCAN:STAT?
⇒
0
(The
laser is at the start wavelength and ready
to scan.)
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