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8.3 ABLE Command Language (Atlas Based Language Extension)
The ABLE (Atlas Based Language Extension) command language syntax is available on Ls
Series models. (Firmware revision must be 1.61 or higher). The ABEL language provides
backward compatibility with Elager Series 9012 single phase (PIP9012) and Series 9023
(PIP9023) three phase programmable controllers.
This option is bundled on the Ls Series with the GPIB interface option. If the GPIB options is
present, units of similar power and voltage rating can be used to replace PIP controller units in
test systems running programs written using the ABLE syntax. The presence of this option can be
determined by using the *OPT? or SYST:CONF? Command queries. The presence of the ABLE
option is indicated by the “LANG” option string in the response to this query. If the –ABL option is
installed; the power source can be switched from SCPI mode to ABLE mode. In ABLE mode, the
IEEE488.2 common commands such as *IDN? Are still available but not SCPI commands.
This section of the manual covers the ABLE syntax. Note that the SCPI command language is still
available as well although not at the same time. The power source can be configured to power up
in either mode of operation. The procedure is as follows:
From the front panel, select the CONFIGURATION screen using the MENU key. In the
CONFIGURATION screen, select the LANG field. This field can be toggled between
SPCI, ABLE or APE using the shuttle knob.
When operating over the bus, send the following commands depending on the present mode of
operation to switch between language modes.
Present Mode To change to other language mode, send:
ABLE mode SCPI
SCPI mode SYST:LANG ABLE
Table 8-7: ABLE to SCPI mode change commands
8.3.1 Introduction
Remote programming through the IEEE-488 Interface (GPIB) consists of sending the unit address
and the proper ASCII alphanumeric characters to identify the parameter and the numerical value if
an argument is required.
8.3.2 ABLE Language details
The following commands are supported by the –ABL option.
SYNTAX DESCRIPTION
VOLTA Programs voltage on phase A. (9023)
VOLTB Programs voltage on phase B. (9023)
VOLTC Programs voltage on phase C. (9023)
VOLTS Programs voltage on all phases (9023) or on phase A on (9012)
CURL Set the current limit value followed by numeric value. (9012)
CURLA Set the current limit value followed by numeric value. (9023)