IM 253401-01E
11-2
11.2 Responses to Interface Messages
Responses to Interface Messages
IFC (Interface Clear)
Unaddresses talker and listener.
REN (Remote Enable)
Transfers the instrument from local control to remote control.
GTL (Go To Local)
Transfers the instrument from remote control to local control.
SDC (Selective Device Clear), DCL (Device Clear)
Cleasrs GP-IB input/output buffer, and resets an error. The set-up information and measurement
state are not affected. DCL is applicable to all devices on the bus, whilst DSC is applicable to
designated devices only.
GET (Group Execute Trigger)
Same function as the TRIG key.
LLO (Local Lockout)
Invalidates the LOCAL key on the front panel to inhibit transfer from remote control to local
control.
Switching between Remote and Local Mode
When switched from local to remote mode
The REMOTE indicator will light up, and all panel keys except the LOCAL key cannot be
operated. Set-up parameres entered in the local mode will be retained.
When switched from remote to local mode
The REMOTE indicator will extinguish and all panel keys can be operated. Set-up parameters
entered in the remote mode will be retained.
Valid keys for remote control
Pressing the LOCAL key in remote control will switch the instrument to local control.
However, this is not possible in case the Local Lockout has been set by the controller.