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5 command reference, 1 system-related commands, Remote interface reference – American Magnetics 4Q06250PS-430 High Stability Integrated Power Supply System User Manual

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Remote Interface Reference

System-Related Commands

4.5 Command Reference

The following paragraphs present all Model 430 Programmer commands

and queries in related groups and a detailed description of the function of

each command or query is provided. Examples are also provided where

appropriate. Return strings may be up to 80 characters in length.

4.5.1

System-Related Commands

*IDN?

Return the identification string of the Model 430 Programmer. The

identification string contains the AMI model number and firmware

revision code.

*RST

Resets the Model 430 Programmer. This is equivalent to cycling the power

to the Model 430 Programmer using the power switch. All non-volatile

calibration data and battery-backed memory is restored. Status is cleared

according to the

*PSC

setting.

*TST?

Performs a self-test. Currently always returns “1”.

<

Ctrl-C

>

This clears the output buffers of the Model 430 Programmer and prepares

the instrument for a new command. Status registers are unaffected. <

Ctrl-

C

> corresponds to ASCII code 03.

SYSTem:LOCal

Enables all front panel controls. All front panels controls are enabled by

default after a power-up or

*RST

command.

SYSTem:REMote

Note

The SYSTem:REMote command only disables the front panel

controls for purposes of preventing accidental operation of a front

panel feature. It is not necessary for this command to be sent prior

to using a remote interface. Send the SYSTem:LOCal command,

send the *RST command, press

SHIFT

followed by

MENU

, or cycle

Model 430 Programmer power to re-enable the front panel controls.

Disables all front panel controls. If the Model 430 Programmer is in the

remote mode, an asterisk ( * ) will appear in the front panel display in the

position just below the ramping character as shown below.