Channel commands – Fluke 5020A User Manual
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SENSor
Returns the sensor status for the specified channel.
Example: SENS1:STAT?
Response: 0
The SENSor suffix,
is a number that indicates the state of the sensor on the specified channel. A value of 0
indicates a sensor is connected and reading properly. The table below details all other
possible values. Note that the response may indicate more than one of the following
conditions.
Bit Value
Definition
0 1 Sensor
not
attached
1
2
Sensor read error
2
4
Sensor checksum error
3
8
Sensor calibration parameter error
4
16
Sensor calibration date error
5
32
Invalid sensor ID
6
64
Invalid sensor serial number
7
128
Sensor lock is enabled and the wrong
sensor is connected
TRIGger:TIMer? [MIN|MAX|DEF]
Returns the measurement period setting in seconds.
Example: TRIG:TIM?
Response: 1
Specifying the MIN, MAX, or DEF parameter returns the minimum, maximum, or
default value respectively.
TRIGger:TIMer
Sets the measurement period setting in seconds.
Example: TRIG:TIM 30
The
300, 600, 900, 1200, 1800 or 3600. If a value other than one listed here is used, the
instrument automatically selects the nearest acceptable value that is less than the value
entered. Values greater than 3600 or less than 1 are ignored and cause a -222, “Data out
of range” error. Specifying the MIN, MAX, or DEF parameter sets the measurement
interval timer to the minimum, maximum, or default value respectively. The *RST
command sets the measurement period to 2 seconds. This command may be password
protected (see Password Commands).
Channel Commands
The channel commands are used for switching channels on and off.
ROUTe:CLOSe?
Returns the state of the specified channel.
Example: ROUT:CLOS? 1
Response: 0