6.3
Command Descriptions
APS-1102 Programmable AC/DC Power Source
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6.3.2
Detailed command descriptions
The following describes various command functions and syntax.
a) Meanings of symbols
Angle brackets (
< >
):
Parameter symbols are enclosed in angle brackets. For example, <NR1>
indicates the digital data format (NR1 type).
A vertical bar ( | )
A parameter is used to alternative parameters. For example, “FIX|STEP”
indicates that either “FIX” or “STEP” can be used as a parameter.
Square brackets (
[ ]
)
An option header is enclosed by square brackets. For example,
“[SOURce:]LIST” indicates that “SOURce:” can be omitted.
Bold (boldface)
Boldface characters are used to emphasize a syntax string when a
command is defined, such as
TRIGger:SOURCe<NRf>
.
A triangular symbol is used to explicitly indicate that a space exists.
b) Remark
Commands and queries are both included as APS-1102 commands, but for simplicity both are
referred to as commands.
Any command that includes a question mark (?) with a keyword is a query.
Headers are not applied to command reply messages.
c) SOURce subsystem
[SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit:AVErage
This sets the upper limit for the output average current. The output average current limiter setting
ranges from 1.0 to 10.5 A (for 100 V range) or from 1.0 to 5.3 A (for 200 V range).
Syntax:
[SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit:AVErage <NR2>
Parameter:
1.0 to 10.5 (1.0 to 5.3)
Command example:
CURR:LIM:AVE 5
Query
example:
CURR:LIM:AVE?
Response
format:
<NR2>
Response
example: 5.0
