Figure 1-2. Custom Cable for Digital Bus Triggering
Programming Language
The examples in this manual use the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) commands,
Initial Operation
Use the following program to verify initial multiplexer operation by closing a channel and querying channel closure. The computer interfaces to the mainframe with the
This example first resets the switchbox and then closes channel 02 of a single multiplexer module (card number 1) in the switchbox. The program next queries the channel closure state. A returned "1" shows that the channel is closed, a returned "0" designates an open channel.
10 | OUTPUT 70903;"*RST" | !Opens all channels |
20 | OUTPUT 70903;"CLOS (@102)" | !Close channel 02 on card 1 |
30 | OUTPUT 70903;"CLOS? (@102)" | !Query channel 02 state |
40 | ENTER 70903;Value | !Enter results into variable called |
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50 | PRlNT Value | !Display result |
60 | END |
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