Figure a-13. *tst? — self test query, Figure a-14. *wai — wait-to-continue command – KEPCO BIT 232F User Manual
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FIGURE A-13. *TST? — SELF TEST QUERY
FIGURE A-14. *WAI — WAIT-TO-CONTINUE COMMAND
Syntax:
*TST?
Response:
0 = pass test
1 = fail test
Function:
Power Supply test
Description:
This query causes the power supply to do a self-test and provide the controller with pass/fail results.
CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE LOAD, DISCONNECT THE LOAD BEFORE ISSUING
THIS COMMAND. (DURING THE SELF-TEST, THE BOP IS PROGRAMMED TO FULL
SCALE POSITIVE AND FULL SCALE NEGATIVE OUTPUT.)
Example:
*TST?
Power supply executes self test and responds with 0 if test completed successfully,
with 1 if test failed.
*TST?
Syntax:
*WAI
Function:
Causes the power supply to wait until all previously issued commands and queries are complete
before executing subsequent commands or queries.
Description:
This command can be used to guarantee sequential execution of commands and queries. When all
pending operations are complete (all previous commands have been executed, changes in output
level have been completed), the WAI command is completed and execution of subsequent commands
can continue.
Example:
Controller sends Command 1
Power supply begins execution of command 1.
Controller sends *WAI
Power supply waits for command 1 to be completed before
executing command 2.
Controller sends Command 2
Command 2 executed after command 1 is completed.
*WAI