4.4 Common commands and queries
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4.4 Common commands and queries
The common commands are independent of the instrument’s functions and are
specified in the IEEE488.2 standard.
4.4.1 Identification query
Syntax:
"
*IDN?
"
Response:
[THORLABS GMBH, LDC340, 0, 2.17]
Description:
A reply consists of the following sequence:
<Manufacturer>, <Model>, <Serial No.>, <Firmware revision>
4.4.2 Reset
Syntax:
"
*RST
"
Description: All set values will be reset to the default values. All outputs will switch
off.
4.4.3 Self-test query
Syntax:
"
*TST?
"
Response:
[0]
Description:
0: Self-test finished with success.
4.4.4 Set Operation-complete bit
Syntax:
"
*OPC
"
Description: The LDC340 will set the OPC-bit in the Standard-Event-Status-
Register.