Section 7: TSP command reference
Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual
7-8
707B-901-01 Rev. B / January 2015
Instrument Control Library (ICL) command reference
beeper.beep()
This function generates an audible tone.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Function
Yes
Usage
beeper.beep(
duration, frequency
)
duration
The amount of time to play the tone (0.001 to 100 s)
frequency
The frequency of the tone in Hertz (Hz)
Details
You can use the beeper of the Models 707B and 708B to provide an audible signal at a specified
frequency and time duration. For example, you can use the beeper to signal the end of a lengthy
sweep.
The beeper will not sound if it is disabled. It can be disabled or enabled with the beeper enable
command, or through the front panel.
Example
beeper.enable = beeper.ON
beeper.beep(2, 2400)
Enables the beeper and generates a
two-second, 2400 Hz tone.
Also see
(on page 7-8)
beeper.enable
This command allows you to turn the beeper on or off.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Attribute (RW)
Yes
Recall setup
Instrument reset
Saved setup
Create configuration script
1 (beeper.ON)
Usage
state
= beeper.enable
beeper.enable =
state
state
Disable the beeper:
beeper.OFF
or
0
Enable the beeper:
beeper.ON
or
1
Details
This command enables or disables the beeper. When enabled, a beep signals that a front-panel key
has been pressed. Disabling the beeper also disables front-panel key clicks.