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4 scpi command description, 1 scpi condition register – B&K Precision 9130 - Manual User Manual

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MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer:ALL[:DC]?

This command is used to read out the measured output power value of the 3 channels simultaneously.

Parameter type: none

Returned value: 3 channels’ actual measured output power

Example: MEAS:POW:ALL?

5.4 SCPI Command Description

5.4.1 SCPI Condition Register

You can obtain the state of the power supply and read parameters from the operation register. The different states

of the power supply can be read from 7 condition registers. These registers are status byte register, standard event

register, quest condition register and operation status register. The status byte register stores the information of 3

other registers. The following table provides the details on each register’s meaning.

bit

code

meaning

Operation status

sub register

0

CAL

The power supply is calculating new calibration parameters.

1

UNR

The status of the power supply is unregulated.

2

CV

The power supply is in constant voltage condition.

3

CC

The power supply is in constant current condition.

4

RI

Not used

Quest condition

register

0

OV

Not used

1

OT

Over temperature

Standard event

register

0

OPC

Operation of power supply is completed.

2

QYE

Query error. Data of output array is missing.

3

DDE

Device-dependent error. Data stored in register is missing or error occurs

in preliminary checkout.

4

EXE

Execution error. Command parameter overflows or the condition is not

right.

5

CME

Command error. Syntax or semantic error occurs when receiving

information.

7

PON

Power on. It is 1 when power supply is reset.

Status byte

register

3

QUES

If a quest enable condition changes, QUES is 1.

4

5

ESB

If a standard event status enable register changes, ESB is 1.

6

MSS

7

OPER

If a operation event enable register changes, OPER is 1.

operation status

register

1

INST1

If the status of one operation status sub register changes, INST is 1

2

INST2

As above

3

INST3

As above