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read and print the register value +256 shows bit 8 is set to 1; +0
shows bit 8 is set to 0.
SYSTem
The SYSTem subsystem returns the error numbers and error messages in
the error queue of a switchbox, and returns the types and descriptions of
modules (cards) in a switchbox.
Subsystem Syntax SYSTem
:CDEScription? <
number>
:CPON <
number | ALL>
:CTYPe? <
number>
:ERRor?
:CDEScription? SYSTem:CDEScription? <number> returns the description of a selected
module (card) in a switchbox.
Parameters
Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values
number
Numeric 1 - 99
Comments
• 16-Channel FET Multiplexer Module Description: The
SYSTem:CDEScription? <number> command returns:
16 Channel FET Mux
• 16-Channel Thermocouple FET Multiplexer Module Description:
The
SYSTem:CDEScription? <number> command returns:
16 Channel FET Mux with T/C
Example
Reading the Description of Card #1 Module
SYST:CDES? 1 Determine the description.
:CPON SYSTem:CPON <number | ALL> opens all channels of a selected module,
or all modules (cards) in a switchbox.
Parameters
Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values
number
Numeric 1 - 99 | ALL
Comments
•
Differences between *RST and CPON: SYSTem:CPON only opens
all channels of a selected module or all modules in a switchbox.
*RST opens all channels of all modules in a switchbox and also sets
the trigger modes to the power-on states.
Chapter 5 Agilent E1351A/53A 16-Channel FET Multiplexer Command Reference 71