Specifications

Remote Programming – Command List
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TIME is EXTERNAL, the CS command will start
a count period. A CH command may be sent to
terminate the count period.
CH
Sending the CH command has the same effect as
pressing the STOP key. The CH command may be
sent at any time. If recieved while scanning, the
scan will pause. If received while paused, the
counters will reset. If the DWELL TIME is
EXTERNAL, the CH command may be used to
terminate count periods.
CR
Sending the CR command resets the counters. All
scanning parameters return to their start values and
previously buffered scan data is lost. The CR
command has the same effect as pressing the
STOP key twice in succession.
CK j
The CK command simulates pressing a front panel
key. j is a required parameter from 0 to 13. The
CK command may be sent at any time and is not
restricted by the remote/local state of the front
panel.
j
key
0 DOWN CURSOR
1 RIGHT CURSOR
2 LEVEL
3 SETUP
4 COM
5 STOP
6 LOCAL
7 RESET
8 LEFT CURSOR
9 UP CURSOR
10 MODE
11 AGATE
12 BGATE
13 START
SC
The SC command reads the cursor position. "0" is
returned for left, "1" for right, and "2" for inactive.
To move the cursor, use the CK command.
MI j
The MI command sets the front panel inhibit
mode. j is a required parameter from 0 to 2.
j
Mode
0 Local: all front panel controls are
operative
1 Remote: front panel controls are not
operative. The LOCAL (COM) key
returns the status to local.
2 Lock-out: front panel controls are not
operative. No key returns the status to
local. Another MI command is needed
to return to local.
The MI command may only be sent via the RS-
232 interface. The GPIB interface uses REN,
LLO, and GTL to set the front panel mode.
MS { string }
The MS command writes user messages on the
menu line of the LCD display. String may be up to
24 characters long with spaces represented by
underscores. For example, the command "MS
HELLO_THERE" puts the message "HELLO
THERE" on the display. The display will return to
normal when any active key is pressed. It will also
return to normal if the current menu line needs to
be updated during a scan. The MS command
without a string returns the display to normal
immediately.
MD j,k
The MD command changes the menu display to
line k of menu j. The allowed combinations of j
and k are shown below. Both j and k are required
parameters.
j,k
1,1 COUNT
1,2 A
1,3 B
1,4 T
1,5 N PERIODS
1,6 AT N
1,7 D/A OUT
1,8 D/A RANGE
1,9 DISPLAY
2,1 A GATE
2,2 A DELAY
2,3 A WIDTH
3,1 B GATE