2600S-901-01 Rev. C / January 2008
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Section 2: TSP Programming
script.factory.scripts.name.list()
where:
name
is the name of the factory script.
Example:
Retrieve the script listing for a factory script named “KIGeneral”:
script.factory.scripts.KIGeneral.list()
Differences: Remote versus local state
The Series 2600 can be in either the local state or the remote state. When in the local state (REM
annunciator off), the instrument is operated using the front panel controls. When in the remote
state (REM annunciator on), instrument operation is being controlled by the PC. When the
instrument is powered-on, it will be in the local state.
Remote state
The following actions will place the instrument in the remote state:
• Sending a command from the PC to the instrument.
• Running a script (FACTORY or USER test) from the front panel. After the test is completed,
the instrument will return to the local mode.
• Opening communications between the instrument and Test Script Builder.
While in the remote state, front panel controls are disabled. However, the LOCAL key will be active if
it has not been locked out. When an interactive script is running, the front panel controls will be active
to allow the operator to input parameter values.
Local state
The following actions will cancel the remote state and return the instrument to the local state:
• Cycling power for the instrument.
• Pressing front panel LOCAL key (if it is not locked out).
• Sending the
abort
command from the PC.
• Clicking the Abort Execution icon on the toolbar of the Instrument Console for Test Script
Builder.
• After a front panel script (FACTORY or USER test) is completed, the instrument will return
to the local state.
TSP-Link system
A test system can be expanded to include up to 16 TSP-Linked enabled instruments. The system
can be stand-alone or PC-based. Details on system expansion using the TSP-Link are provided in
Stand-alone system
– A script can be run from the front panel of any node (instrument) in the
system. When a script is run, all nodes in the system go into remote operation (REM annunciators
turn on). The node running the script becomes the Master and can control all of the other nodes,
which become its Slaves. When the script is finished running, all the nodes in the system return to
local operation (REM annunciators turn off), and the Master/Slave relationship between nodes is
dissolved.
PC-based system
– When using a PC, the GPIB or RS-232 interface to any single node becomes
the interface to the entire system. When a command is sent via one of these interfaces, all nodes
go into remote operation (REM annunciators turn on).
