Operating instructions

Language Dictionary

*TST? Self Test Query

Type

Device Test

Description

This query causes the electronic load to go through a limited self-test ( a more complete one

is done at power turn on). The testing does not alter the mode or parameter settings of the

electronic load.

Query Syntax

*TST?

Returned Parameters

<NR1> 0 = test passed

Nonzero indicates a self-test failure. For single electronic loads, the

returned value is of concern only to service personnel. For multiple

electronic loads, the returned values indicate failures in the following

modules:

Multiple Electronic Load Failure Bit Map

Bit Position

6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Failed Channel

5 4 3

2 1 Mainframe

Bit Weight

64 32 16 8 4 2 1

Suffix

None

Related Commands

None

*WAI Wait to Continue Command

Type

Device Status

Description

This command instructs the electronic load not to process any further commands until all

pending operations are completed. "Pending operations" are as defined under the *OPC

command. *WAI can be aborted only by sending the electronic load a GPIB DCL (Device

Clear) command.

Command Syntax

*WAI

Parameters

None

Related Commands

*OPC *OPC?