Appendix b - scpi command/query definitions, B.1 introduction, Table b-1. scpi subsystem command/query index – KEPCO MST 488 Programmer User Manual

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B-1

APPENDIX B - SCPI COMMAND/QUERY DEFINITIONS

B.1

INTRODUCTION This appendix defines the SCPI subsystem commands and queries used with

the MST 488-27 Controller. Subsystem commands are defined in PAR. B.2 through B.49,
arranged in groups as they appear in the tree diagram, Figure 3-2. Table B-1 provides a quick
reference of all SCPI subsystem commands and queries used in the Interface Card.

NOTE: Upon power loss, all programmed values/configurations are lost and must be repro-

grammed.

B.2

INITiate[:IMMediate]

COMMAND

INIT[:IMM]

Syntax:

Short Form: INIT:[IMM] Long Form: INITiate[:IMMediate]

Description: Enables a single trigger. If INIT:CONT is OFF, then INIT[:IMM] arms the trigger system for a single

trigger. If INIT:CONT is ON, then the trigger system is continuously armed and INIT[:IMM] is redun-
dant. This command enables a single trigger. A GPIB , *TRG or command completes the
sequence. Upon receipt of the or *TRG command, the power supply will return to the pro-
grammed values of voltage and current established by the VOLT:TRIG and CURR:TRIG commands.
After a GPIB or *TRG command has been received, subsequent GPIB , *TRG com-
mands have no effect unless preceded by INIT or INIT:CONT ON. Related Commands: ,
*RST, *TRG. (See example, Figure B-3.)

B.3

INITiate:CONTinuous

COMMAND

INIT:CONT

Syntax:

Short Form: INIT:CONT {ON | OFF} or {1 | 0} ( 1 = on, 0 = off)
Long Form: INITiate:CONTinuous {ON | OFF} or {1 | 0} ( 1 = on, 0 = off)

Description: INIT:CONT ON enables continuous triggers.; INIT:CONT OFF disables continuous triggers. If

INIT:CONT is OFF, then INIT[:IMM] arms the trigger system for a single trigger. If INIT:CONT is ON,
then the trigger system is continuously armed and INIT[:IMM] is redundant. Executing *RST command
sets INIT:CONT to OFF. (See example, Figure B-3.)

TABLE B-1. SCPI SUBSYSTEM COMMAND/QUERY INDEX

COMMAND

PAR.

COMMAND

PAR.

INIT[:IMM]

B.2

STAT:QUES[:EVENT]?

B.28

INIT:CONT, ?

B.3, B.4

STAT:QUES:COND?