4 - Language Dictionary
System Commands
System commands consist of system, display, and common commands.
System commands commands control system functions that are not directly related to output control or measurement functions.
Display commands control the front panel display of the .
Common commands also perform system functions. The following common commands are discussed in this section: *IDN? *OPT? *RCL *RST *SAV *TST?.
DISPlay
This command turns the front panel display on or off. When off, the front panel display is blank. The display annunciators are not affected by this command.
Command Syntax | DISPlay[:WINDow][:STATe] <bool> | ||
Parameters | 0 1 OFF ON |
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*RST Value | ON |
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Examples | DISP ON | DISPLAY:STATE ON | |
Query Syntax | DISPlay[:WINDow][STATe]? |
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Returned Parameters | <NR1> 0 or 1 |
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Related Commands | DISP:MODE | DISP:TEXT | *RST |
DISPlay:MODE
Switches the display between its normal instrument functions and a mode in which it displays text sent by the user. Text messages are defined with the DISPlay:TEXT command.
Command Syntax | DISPlay[:WINDow]:MODE NORMalTEXT | ||
Parameters | <CRD>NORMal TEXT | ||
*RST Value | NORM |
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Examples | DISP:MODE NORM | DISPLAY:MODE TEXT | |
Query Syntax | DISPlay[:WINDow]:MODE? | ||
Returned Parameters | <CRD> | NORMAL or TEXT | |
Related Commands | DISP | DISP:TEXT | *RST |
DISPlay:TEXT
This command sends character strings to the display when the display mode is set to TEXT. The character string is
Command Syntax | DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT [:DATA] <display_string> |
Parameters | <display string> |
*RST Value | null string |
Examples | DISP:TEXT "DEFAULT_MODE" |
| DISPLAY:WINDOW:TEXT:DATA |
Query Syntax | DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT? |
Returned Parameters | <STR>(Last programmed text string) |
Related Commands | DISP DISP:MODE |
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