AMETEK BPS Series Programming Manual - Manual (Page 131)

BPS / MX / RS Series SCPI Programming Manual AMETEK Programmable Power
Manual P/N 7003-961 Rev. AA 131
5. Common Commands
Common commands begin with an * and consist of three letters (command) or three letters
and a ? (query). Common commands are defined by the IEEE 488.2 standard to perform
some common interface functions. The AC/DC power source responds to the required
common commands that control status reporting, synchronization, and internal operations. It
also responds to optional common commands that control triggers, and stored operating
parameters.
Common commands and queries are listed alphabetically. If a command has a
corresponding query that simply returns the data or status specified by the command, then
both command and query are included under the explanation for the command. If a query
does not have a corresponding command or is functionally different from the command, then
the query is listed separately. The description for each common command or query
specifies any status registers affected. Refer to chapter 7 for details on how to read specific
register bits and use the information that they return.
Common Commands Syntax
*CLS Clear status
*ESE Standard event status enable
*ESE? Return standard event status enable
*ESR? Return event status register
*IDN? Return instrument identification
*OPC 1 Enable "operation complete" bit in ESR
*OPC? Return a "1" when operation complete
*OPT? Return option number
*PSC Power-on status clear state set/reset
*PSC? Return power-on status clear state
*RCL Recall instrument state
*RST Reset
*SAV
Save instrument state
*SRE Set service request enable register
*SRE? Return service request enable register
*STB? Return status byte
*TRG Trigger
*WAI
Hold off bus until all device commands done