User`s manual
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
Mnemonic Command Name Parameters Comments
*IDN?
Identification
Query
Queries the Pulse Generator Identification.
The ID will be in the following format:
model#-#channels-option#-version#
*RCL Recall Command <numeric value>
Restores the state of the Pulse Generator
from a copy stored in local nonvolatile
memory (0 through 12 are valid memory
blocks).
*RST Reset Command
Resets the Pulse Generator to the default
state.
*SAV Save Command <numeric value>
Stores the current state of the Pulse
Generator in local nonvolatile memory (1
through 12 are valid memory blocks).
*TRG
Trigger
Generates a software trigger pulse.
Operation is the same as receiving an
external trigger pulse.
*LBL Setup Label <string value>
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.
Keyword
Parameter
Std/
New
Comments
:DISPlay
Std
Subsystem. Contains commands to control
the display.
:MODe
<boolean value>
New
Enables/Disables automatic display update.
When true, front panel display is updated with
serial command parameter changes. Setting
to false decreases response time.
:UPDate?
New
Query only. Forces update of display. Use
when mode is false.
:BRIGhtness
<numeric value>
New
Controls intensity of display. Range is 0 to 4,
where 0 is off and 4 is full intensity.