Quantum Composers 9730 Series - Manual (Page 40)

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IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
Mnemonic Command Name Parameters Notes
*IDN? Identification Query Queries the Pulse Generator
Identification. The ID will be in the
following format:
model#,serial#,version#
*CAT? Command list Query Query: Returns an indented list of
all SCPI commands.
*LBL Label Command/Query Query Form returns the label of the
last saved or recalled configuration.
Command Form sets the label
string for the next "*sav" command.
String must be in double quotes, 14
characters max.
*RCL Recall Command 0-12 Restores the state of the Pulse
Generator from a copy stored in
local nonvolatile memory (0 through
12 are valid memory bins).
*RST Reset Command Resets the Pulse Generator to the
default state.
*SAV Save Command 1-12 Stores the current state of the
Pulse Generator in local nonvolatile
memory (1 through 12 are valid
memory bins).
*SER? Serial # Query ? Returns the serial # of the
Instrument.
*TRG Trigger Command Generates a software trigger pulse.
Operation is the same as receiving
an external trigger pulse.
Special Commands
The 9730 product line was design with user safety in mind. Since the 9730 may be used to
trigger or initiate various devices that can be harmful to the operator if not tested in a secure
location, features were added to the 9730 unit that will insure safe operation of the unit. Such
features are:
- Removable key switch that disables the channel outputs if turned to the standby position.
Key can also be removed to prevent unauthorized use.
- Remote interlock. A remote interlock can be tied to entry doors or DUT (device under
test) enclosures to ensure that the channels are disabled when the interlock is not
satisfied.
These features listed about will both disable the channels and not automatically re-enable the
channels without some kind of user intervention such as front panel buttons or sending remote
commands to the device. Since the DUT and the 9730 may reside in separate locations, this was
an important safety measure to incorporate.