AMETEK SFA Series Programming Manual - Manual (Page 24)

IEEE 488.2 and SCPI Command Operation Sorensen SF Series
THE RAMP FUNCTION
The ramp function allows the user to transition from one current to another linearly in a specified
time period (100 ms - 99 sec with 100 ms programming resolution). A unit may ramp only
current.
Current ramping requires an appropriate resistive load.
SOURce[n]:STATus:BLOCK? "Status Flags" REGISTER
Bit Hex Value Name Description
0 0x001 remote mode Remote mode was selected.
1 0x002 Not used.
2 0x004 PON SRQ PON Service Request selected by rear panel switch.
3 0x008 SRQ sent
GPIB Service Request issued and the serial poll has
not been received.
4 0x010 EEPROM The EEPROM is locked.
5 0x020 trip occurred Either an OV or OT trip occurred.
6 0x040 sense signal Not used.
7 0x080 isolation signal Not used.
8 0x100 hold Current output waiting for trigger.
9 0x200 fold Foldback protection is enabled.
10 0x400 SRQ enabled Service Request generation is enabled.
11 0x800 output Output is on.
3.6
3.6.1
MEASURE SCPI Command Subsystem
MEASURE SCPI Command Summary
MEASure
:CURRent?
:CURRent
:AVErage
:AVErage?
:VOLTage?
:VOLTage
:AVErage
:AVErage?
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