Agilent Technologies E1418A User Manual

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Frame or chassis ground terminal—typicallyconnects to the equipment’s metal frame.Alternating current (AC).Direct current (DC). Indicates hazardous vo

STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? returns the value of the Questionable StatusCondition Register. Reading the register do

STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? returns the mask set for the Questionable StatusEnable Register.Parameters Returns: 16-bit sig

SYSTemThe SYSTem subsystem returns information about the module.Subsystem Syntax SYSTem:ERRor? :VERSion?SYSTem:ERRor?SYSTem:ERRor? returns an error n

TESTThe TEST subsystem provides commands used to run individual self-tests and toquery the results of previous self-tests. To run the complete set of

TEST:TST[:RESults]?TEST:TST[:RESults]? returns an array showing the result of all self-testsperformed by the *TST? query.Parameters None.Comments • T

*TST?*TST? performs all internal self-tests on the module and returns a 16-bit integerindicating the results of the self-test. All circuits on the m

TRIGgerThe TRIGger subsystem controls when and how the outputs are enabled. Other commands, designed for use with the TRIGger subsystem are ABORt and

TRIGger:SOURceTRIGger:SOURce sets the trigger source for the module.ParametersParameterNameParameterTypeRange ofValuesDefault<source> discrete

IEEE-488.2 Common Command Quick ReferenceThe following table lists the IEEE-488.2 Common (*) Commands that can be executedby the Agilent E1418A D/A mo

Agilent E1418A Command Quick ReferenceThe following table summarizes commands for the Agilent E1418A.Command DescriptionAPPLyn :CURRent <value |

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Agilent E1418A 8/16 D/A C

Command DescriptionOUTPut:TTLTrgn[:STATe] <OFF | ON>Specifies which VXIbus TTLTRG line is enabled to source aVXIbus trigger when the module is t

Command DescriptionSTATus :OPERation:CONDition? Returns the contents of the Operation Status ConditionRegister. Reading the register does not affect i

NotesAgilent E1418A Command Quick Reference110 Agilent E1418A SCPI Command Reference Chapter 3

Appendix AAgilent E1418A SpecificationsDC Voltage Range: ±16 VResolution:16 bits (488 µV steps)Monotonic to 2.0 mVAccuracy:±(% of value + volts)After

GeneralCharacteristicsSettling Time:300 µS (+full scale to –full scale step, single channel, to accuracy listed previously)Isolation (for isolated cha

Appendix BAgilent E1418A Register-Based ProgrammingThe Agilent E1418A 8/16 Channel D/A Module is a register-based module. Itdoes not support the VXI

Addressing the RegistersTo access a specific register for either read or write operations, the addressof the register must be used. The Agilent E1418

Note Writing an address to the Logical Address Register is typically performedby the resource manager as a part of dynamic addressing. If the address

In practice, four bits (A24_Window Value) in the A16 Card ControlRegister (base + 1E16) control which A24 registers map to the A16 space.For example,

A16 Address SpaceOutside the CommandModuleWhen the Agilent E1405/E1406 Command Module is not part of yourVXIbus system (Figure B-1), the Agilent E1418

Notes10 Agilent E1418A 8/16 D/A Converter Module User’s Manual

Register Offset The register offset is the register’s location in the block of 64 bytes thatbelong to the module. For example, the module’s Status/Co

Reset and RegistersFollowing power-on or a *RST command, the registers are put into thefollowing states:– The Manufacturer ID and Device ID Registers

Register MapsA16/A24 REGISTERSAddress Read Registers Write Registers TypeBase + 0016ID Register Logical Address Register VXIRequiredRegistersBase + 02

A24 REGISTERSAddress Read Registers Write Registers TypeBase + 4016Ch 01 Main_DAC Immediate Channel Main DACImmediate Registers(New output valuesappe

Address Read Registers Write Registers TypeBase + 8016Ch 01 Offset_DAC Channel Offset DACRegistersBase + 8216Ch 02 Offset_DAC Base + 8416Ch 03 Offs

Address Read Registers Write Registers TypeBase + 10016Ch 01 Voltage Offset_Cal Channel Voltage OffsetCal Storage Registers(non-volatile)Base + 10216

Address Read Registers Write Registers TypeBase + 14016Ch 01 Current Offset_Cal Channel Current OffsetCal Storage Registers(non-volatile)Base + 14216

Address Read Registers Write Registers TypeBase + 18016Calibration resistor value Calibration Registers(non-volatile)Base + 18216Calibration resistor

Note Calibration Registers 0010016 through 001BE16 are located in non-volatile(FLASH) memory. Writing to this memory requires a complicated sequence

will not be accessible via MODID. The content of this register is comparedwith address lines 6 through 13 from the backplane to determine moduleacces

NotesAgilent E1418A 8/16 D/A Converter Module User’s Manual 11

memory cannot be accessed via A24 addressing (is inactive). This bitreflects the state of the write register A24 EN bit.MODID*: A one (1) in this fie

Calibration ControlRegisterThe Calibration Control Register sets and reports calibration conditions.AddressBase + 0816Bit 15 14 13 12 1110090807060504

A/D Trg: Writing a one (1) in this field begins an A/D reading. Writing a zero(0) in this field during a reading in progress will corrupt the reading

Software TriggerRegisterThe Software Trigger Register provides a means to trigger the module whensoftware trigger has been selected as the trigger sou

Trigger Source: This field selects the trigger source for trigger-enabledchannels.Trigger Source SelectedBits03 02 01 00TTLTRIG0* 0000TTLTRIG1* 0001TT

Interrupt StatusRegisterThe Interrupt Status Register shows the state of the trigger ignored interruptcondition. The bit is a strobed interrupt sourc

Channel ProgramJumper RegisterThe Channel Program Jumper Register returns the state of the P/J jumper oneach channel. Additional information about th

Channel TriggerRegisterThe Channel Trigger Register reports the trigger status for each channel.AddressBase + 1816Bit 15141312111009080706050403020100

Channel ModeRegisterThe Channel Mode Register reports or programs the voltage or currentoperating mode for each channel.AddressBase + 1A16Bit 15141312

Card ControlRegisterThe Card Control Register allows for access to the A24 address space fromthe A16 address space. It also provides access to the no

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Notes Each incremental value of the A24 Window offsets the window by 32 bytes.Up to 512 bytes of A24 space can be pointed to.A24 Window values 816 thr

Note The Main_DAC Triggered Registers, together with the Trigger ControlRegister, can be used to provide synchronized output changes on multiplechanne

Note A different gain value is required for voltage and current output operation.UndefinedRegistersThe registers from C016 through FE16 are undefined.

Channel VoltageGain CalibrationRegistersThe Channel Voltage Gain Calibration Registers store voltage gaincalibration constants in non-volatile memory.

Channel CurrentOffset CalibrationRegistersThe Channel Current Offset Calibration Registers store current offsetcalibration constants in non-volatile m

Channel CurrentGain CalibrationRegistersThe Channel Current Gain Calibration Registers store current gaincalibration constants in non-volatile memory.

CalibrationResistor ValueRegistersThe Calibration Resistor Value Registers store the value of the resistor usedto calibrate current output. The Calib

Current CalibrationStatus RegisterThe Current Calibration Status Register provides a non-volatile record ofthe current calibration status for each cha

CalibrationIsolation StatusRegisterThe Calibration Isolation Status Register provides a non-volatile record ofthe isolation status of each channel at

Calibration CardConfigurationRegisterThe Calibration Card Configuration Register provides a non-volatile recordof the module configuration as either a

Chapter 1Module Setup and InstallationUsing This ChapterThis chapter provides general module information and tasks you mustperform to install and pre

Module SerialNumber RegistersThe Module Serial Number Registers provides a 10-byte module serialnumber stored in non-volatile memory.AddressBase + 18E

697 Reg_offset(18) = 36 ! A_24 Window Register (Channel 3 DAC and CAL).698 Reg_offset(19) = 38 ! A_24 Window Register (Channel 4 DAC and CAL).699 Reg_

Notes150 Agilent E1418A Register-Based Programming Appendix B

Appendix CAgilent E1418A Error MessagesError TypesTable C-2 lists the error messages generated by the Agilent E1418A8/16-Channel D/A Converter Module

Error MessagesTable C-2. Error MessagesCode Error Messages Potential Cause(s)–141 Invalid character data An invalid SCPI keyword was used. –211 Trigg

Code Error Messages Potential Cause(s)+3008 Invalid Calibration State An invalid sequence of calibration commands was received. For example, a CALn:CO

Notes154 Agilent E1418A Error Messages Appendix C

Appendix DVoltage/Current Output AdjustmentUsing This AppendixThis appendix describes adjustment procedures. The procedures in thisappendix are inte

Calibration Constants and Non-Volatile MemoryThe accuracy of a channel output depends upon a number of calibrationconstants. Calibration constants ar

connections. You must make a four-wire connections for the adjustmentprocedures.Adjustment ProcedureAdjustment is performed on each channel, one at a

Each output channel is individually configurable to be either an isolatedoutput or a non-isolated output. Channel configuration to isolated ornon-iso

2. Install the terminal module.3. Apply power and allow a 15 minute warm-up.Voltage Adjustment Voltage output adjustment uses two of the CALibration

Figure D-2. Voltage Calibration Connections (CAL)Figure D-3. Voltage Calibration Connections (CHAN)Appendix D Voltage/Current Output Adjustment

Current Adjustment Current output uses an internal resistance value to calibrate all channels.This resistance value is approximately 244 Ω. Note You m

Current output adjustment uses two of the CALibration subsystem queries.Current adjustment requires voltage measurements.CALibrationn:CONFigure:CURRen

Each channel will require multiple iterations of the CALn:VAL:CURR?<value> query. A minimum of 9 queries, to a maximum of 50 queries, willbe re

Storing theAdjustmentsOnce all adjustments have been made using the procedures outlinedpreviously, you can store the new calibration constants in non-

••/*** VOLTAGE OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT ***/ for (i=1;i<num_chan+1;i++) { result = 0; while (result < 1){err=viPrintf(dac, “CAL%

err=viScanf(dac, “%d”, &result); /* Enter integer returned *//*, returns a 1 when ready to calibrate */if(err < VI_SUCCESS) err_handler(dac, er

Notes166 Voltage/Current Output Adjustment Appendix D

Appendix EConfiguration and DisassemblyUsing This AppendixThis appendix contains information about the mechanical and electricallayout of the module.

Ordering Options The Agilent E1418A may be ordered from Agilent Technologies in avariety of configurations. As ordered, the module has the following

1st Value Returned Indicates an 8-channel or 16-channel configuration.Bit 1514131211109876543210Use Not Used ChannelsChannels can have one of two valu

Adding 8 Channels Use this procedure to install an 8-Channel expansion kit (Agilent E1524A orAgilent E1525A). CAUTION Almost all electrical components

Figure E-1. 8-Channel Disassembly170 Configuration and Disassembly Appendix E

Figure E-2. 16-Channel DisassemblyAppendix E Configuration and Disassembly 171

InstallingIsolated/Non-IsolatedPlug-on ModulesUse this procedure to install the isolated plug-on kit (Agilent E1523A) or tochange the channel isolatio

Figure E-3. Plug-on Channel LocationsFigure E-4. Installing Plug-on ModulesAppendix E Configuration and Disassembly 173

TroubleshootingThese procedures will help you isolate a failure to a particular assembly.The major assemblies of the Agilent E1418A are available on a

Note Since the query returns only the first failure test number, additional failuresare possible but not reported by this command.Assembly Exchange Th

3. Keep all removed parts in a static-safe place. Do not send plug-onmodules with the exchange assembly.4. Package the assembly in static-safe packa

IndexAgilent E1418A User’s Manual*CLS, 96–100, 106*DMC, 106*EMC, 106*EMC?, 106*ESE, 106*ESE?, 106*ESR?, 106*GMC?, 106*IDN?, 40, 106*LMC?, 106*OPC, 10

Functional DescriptionThe Agilent E1418A provides great flexibility in configuration. Thisfunctional description will help you become familiar with t

CCALcurrent calibration connections, 162output terminals, 36, 71–72, 76, 156resistance calibration connections, 161store enable jumper, 20, 157termina

C (continued)Channel (continued)voltagegain calibration registers, 141mode calibration, 72, 74–75offset calibration registers, 140output connections,

C (continued)Commands (continued)*TST?, 53, 103, 106, 174types, 59*WAI, 106Common (*) Commands, 106*CLS, 96–100, 106*DMC, 106*EMC, 106*EMC?, 106*ESE,

D (continued)DIAGnostic Subsystem, 76–79DIAG:CAL:OUTPut[:MODE], 76, 156, 160DIAG:CAL:OUTPut[:MODE]?, 77DIAG:CONFigure?, 40–41, 77DIAG:OUTP:ALL[:STATe]

JJumperCAL store enable, 20, 157channel program jumper register, 119, 134output mode, 31P/J, 17, 31, 52, 119, 134program selectable, 31V/I, 17, 31, 52

O (continued)Options (continued)option A3E, 15, 27–28option A3H, 15, 29ordering, 15terminal module, 15Outputaccuracy, 111–112CAL terminals, 36, 71–72,

P (continued)Programming Examples (continued)settingchannel output, 50–51output mode, 52trigger, 54–55using *OPC?, 56Programming, register-based, 113–

R (continued)Registers (continued)cardconfiguration register, 130control register, 137channelcurrent gain calibration, 143 offset calibration, 142mo

S (continued)SettingCAL Store Enable Jumper, 20calibrated voltage output, 148–149calibration conditions, 129channel output, 50mode, 45logical addressr

T (continued)Terminal Module (continued)terminal housing option, 29V/I jumper, 17, 31, 52voltage output connections, 33wiring, 23–24TEST Subsystem, 10

As shown, there are four major assemblies that make up an Agilent E1418A:– Channels 1 through 8 main board and VXIbus backplane circuitry.– Channels 9

W*WAI, 106Wait-for-Trigger State, 80WARNINGS, 8Warranty, 7Wiring Terminal Module, 23–24Writing Tocalibrationcard configuration register, 147checksum r

Front Panel ConnectorsFigure 1-3 shows the connections at the front panel connectors of the mainmodule.Figure 1-3. E1418A Front Panel Connector Pinou

Setting the Logical Address SwitchFigure 1-4 shows the logical address switch location and setting. The logicaladdress switch factory setting is 72.

Module InstallationTo install the module:1. Verify the position of the CAL Store Enable Jumper for yourapplication. The Jumper, as shipped, is in th

To Remove a Module: To remove a module from a mainframe:1. Remove any terminal modules.2. Loosen the top and bottom screws securing the module in th

Terminal ModulesFour terminal modules are available for the Agilent E1418A; a screw-type,a crimp-and-insert type, a ribbon cable type, and an empty te

Wiring the Terminal ModuleFigure 1-7 shows how to open and wire the E1418A terminal module.Figure 1-7. Wiring the E1418A Terminal Module (continue

Figure 1-7. Wiring the E1418A Terminal Module (continued from previous page)24 Module Setup and Installation Chapter 1

Attaching the Terminal ModuleFigure 1-8 shows how to attach the E1418A terminal module.Figure 1-8. Attaching the E1418A Terminal ModuleChapter 1 Mod

Removing the Terminal ModuleFigure 1-9 shows how to remove the E1418A terminal module.Figure 1-9. Removing the E1418A Terminal Module26 Module Set

Terminal Module OptionsBesides the standard screw-type terminal module, the Agilent E1418A canbe ordered with the following two options. One option (

ContentsAgilent E1418A User’s ManualWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Crimp-and-InsertTerminal ModuleAccessoriesThe following accessories are necessary for use with crimp-and-insertOption A3E:Single-Conductor andContactA

Extra Crimp-and-InsertConnectorsThe crimp-and-insert connector is normally supplied with Option A3E.Contact Agilent Technologies if additional connect

Terminal Module ConnectorsFigure 1-12 shows the connections at the terminal module connectors.Figure 1-12. E1418A Terminal Module Connector Pinout30

Configuring the Terminal ModuleThe screw-type terminal module contains jumpers that control how theAgilent E1418A operates. The jumpers are shipped i

Options A3E and A3HTerminalsThe P/J jumper connection for each channel is named CH X PRGM JMPRin the connection diagram on page 30. With no connectio

Terminal Module ConnectionsEach channel has four output lines; HI, LO, HS (Hi Sense), and LS (LowSense). When using a channel in the voltage output m

CombiningChannelsYou can combine channels in series to obtain higher output voltages or inparallel to obtain higher output currents. Channels in Serie

Connecting anExternal TriggerSourceAn external trigger input is provided on the terminal module. Use theexternal trigger to externally synchronize mu

Using the CALOutput TerminalsThe CAL Output Terminals provide one set of connections that can be usedto calibrate the output on all 16 channels. Cali

Initial OperationThis section provides a programming example to help verify correct moduleinstallation and operation. Additional programming examples

Chapter 2. Programming Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Using This Chapter . .

ModuleIdentificationThis example can be used to verify that the logical address has beencorrectly set, that the module is correctly installed, and tha

Chapter 2Programming ExamplesUsing This ChapterThis chapter provides examples and descriptions of the most commonoperations using the Agilent E1418A.

Agilent VTL function calls and data types typically begin with the lowercase letters vi. Output and enter are performed with functions namedviPrintf

The DIAG:CONF? query returns six integers. The six integers returnedcontain the module configuration and have the following meaning.IntegerReturned M

ConfigurationExampleThe following program segment demonstrates how to read the moduleidentification string and the configuration. The configuration i

/* Decode the second integer */result = config [1]; /* Terminal Module */if (result > 0) {printf (“Module does NOT have a terminal module i

/* Decode the fifth integer */result=config[4]; /* Channel relay open or closed */if (num_chan < 9) result = result << 8; /* strip up

APPLy OutputThe APPLyn subsystem commands provide the easiest method to outputvoltages or currents./* Set channel 1 for 5.0 Volt output */APPLy1:VOLTa

The output can also be disabled before changing the mode or output value.Use the OUTPutn commands to disable the output./* Set channel 1 for 5.0 Volt

Error CheckingTo develop programs you will need to create one or more error checkingroutines. For example, you will need routines to check for errors

Chapter 3. Agilent E1418A SCPI Command Reference (continued)OUTPut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCPI error checking is illustrated in the following program example. TheSCPI error routine is named sys_error. Errors found are reported to thestand

•••/*** SCPI Error check ***/void sys_err(ViSession resource) {char buf [1024] = {0};int err_no;err = viPrintf (resource, “SYST:ERR?\n”);

SOURce OutputSetting an output on a channel is a three step process:– Set the channel mode (voltage or current)– Set the channel output value (volts o

Like the APPLyn commands, you can change the output value by sendingadditional SOURcen commands. Changing the output value with theSOURcen commands d

Setting the Output ModeThe output mode can be set using commands in the SOURce subsystem. SOURcen:FUNCtion:MODE VOLTageSOURcen:FUNCtion:MODE CURRentTh

Controlling the Output RelayThere are three programming methods to enable the output of a channel(close the output relay).• The APPLyn:VOLTage <val

TriggeringTo synchronize outputs to external events, backplane events, or softwareevents use the TRIGger subsystem commands. Triggering an output fro

INITiate/* Send the trigger event */TRIGger:IMMediate/* Channels 1 and 2 output the programmed voltages */Note that the channels must be

Using *OPC?As shown, the examples have made no attempt to coordinate the programexecution with the Agilent E1418A module. In some cases, you may need

Combining Output ChannelsAs described on page 34, multiple outputs may be combined to obtain highervoltage or current outputs. A triggered output is

Appendix B. Agilent E1418A Register-Based Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Addressing the Registers . . . . .

Notes58 Programming Examples Chapter 2

Chapter 3Agilent E1418A SCPI Command ReferenceUsing This ChapterThis chapter describes Standard Commands for Programmable Instrumentation(SCPI) and s

SCPI Command FormatSCPI commands perform functions like setting outputs, querying instrument states,or retrieving data. The command structure is a hi

ImpliedCommandsImplied commands appear in square brackets ([ ]) in the command syntax. (Notethat the brackets are not part of the command and are not

LinkingCommandsLinking IEEE 488.2 Common Commands with SCPI Commands. Use asemicolon between the commands. For example:*RST;APPLy2:VOLT 10 or INIT:

ABORtThe ABORt subsystem disables the trigger system and places the trigger system inthe trigger idle state.Subsystem Syntax ABORtParameters None.Comm

APPLyThe APPLy subsystem enables and outputs a current or voltage on the specified channel.Subsystem Syntax APPLyn:CURRent <value | MIN | MAX | DEF

APPLyn:VOLTageAPPLyn:VOLTage <value | MIN | MAX | DEF> outputs a voltage on the specifiedchannel, n.ParametersParameterNameParameterTypeRange o

CALibrationThe CALibration commands are used during periodic calibration of the module.Calibration is described in Appendix D of this manual, beginnin

CALibration:CONDition?CALibration:CONDition? queries the module type and calibration status. Thequery returns four 16-bit unsigned integers.Parameter

Appendix C. Agilent E1418A Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Error Types . . . . .

CALibration:CONFigure:RESistance?CALibration:CONFigure:RESistance? configures the module to performcalibration of the internal calibration resistor a

CALibration:STOReCALibration:STORe loads the stored non-volatile memory calibration constantswith the calibration constants currently in use by the m

CALibration:VALue:RESistanceCALibration:VALue:RESistance <value> enters a new measured value to be usedas the internal calibration resistor con

CALibrationn:CONFigure:CURRent?CALibrationn:CONFigure:CURRent? configures the channel for current modecalibration and returns a 0 or 1 to indicate th

CALibrationn:CONFigure:VOLTage?CALibrationn:CONFigure:VOLTage? configures the channel for voltage modecalibration and returns a 0 or 1 to indicate th

CALibrationn:VALue:CURRent?CALibrationn:VALue:CURRent? <value> enters a measured calibration valueand returns a value indicating the present st

• A returned value of 5 (calibration aborted) is given if either:a. The command is received when the module is in voltage calibration orresistance ca

• This query returns one of the following values:Return ValueMeaning0 Calibration is complete.New constants are in RAM.1 More measurements are needed.

DIAGnosticThe DIAGnostic subsystem contains commands used to check the moduleconfiguration, enable or disable all outputs simultaneously, change a cha

DIAGnostic:CALibration:OUTPut[:MODE]?DIAGnostic:CALibration:OUTPut[:MODE]? queries the voltage calibration pathfor the module.Parameters Returns: str

Notes6 Agilent E1418A User’s Manual Contents

DIAGnostic:OUTPut:ALL[:STATe]DIAGnostic:OUTPut:ALL[:STATe] <state> opens or closes all channel outputrelays at once.ParametersParameterNamePara

DIAGnostic:TRIGgered?DIAGnostic:TRIGgered? returns a 16-bit word indicating the current trigger statusof the module.Parameters Returns: unsigned 16-b

INITiateThe INITiate subsystem changes the trigger state from idle to wait-for-trigger.Subsystem Syntax INITiate[:IMMediate]INITiate[:IMMediate]Change

OUTPutThe OUTPut subsystem provides commands to open or close the output relay oneach channel and to enable the module to output the selected trigger

OUTPut:TTLTrgn[:STATe]?OUTPut:TTLTrgn[:STATe]? queries if the specified VXIbus TTLTRG line is set tobe a source of trigger from the module.Parameters

OUTPutn[:STATe]?OUTPutn[:STATe]? queries the state of the specified channel output relay andreturns a 0 or 1.ParametersParameterNameParameterTypeRang

SOURceThe SOURce subsystem provides commands used to output a voltage or current ateach channel.Subsystem Syntax SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:

SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <value | MIN | MAX | DEF>immediately outputs the

SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [<MIN | MAX | DEF>queries the last output valu

SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] <value | MIN | MAX | DEF>outputs the current set in v

CertificationAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. AgilentTechn

SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]?SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered][:AMPLitude]? [<MIN | MAX | DEF>queries the last value written

SOURcen:FUNCtion:MODESOURcen:FUNCtion:MODE <mode> configures channel n for either current orvoltage output.ParametersParameterNameParameterType

SOURcen:FUNCtion:MODE?SOURcen:FUNCtion:MODE? queries channel n for current or voltage outputmode. The query returns a string.ParametersParameterName

SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <value | MIN | MAX | DEF>immediately outputs the

SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [<MIN | MAX | DEF>queries the last output valu

SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] <value | MIN | MAX | DEF>outputs the voltage set in v

SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]?SOURcen:VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered][:AMPLitude]? [<MIN | MAX | DEF>queries the latest value writte

STATusThe STATus subsystem controls the SCPI-defined Operation and QuestionableStatus Registers and the Standard Event Register. Each is comprised of

STATus:OPERation:CONDition?STATus:OPERation:CONDition? returns the contents of the Operation StatusCondition Register. Reading the register does not

STATus:OPERation:ENABle?STATus:OPERation:ENABle? returns the value of the mask set for the OperationStatus Register.Parameters Returns: 16-bit signed