Agilent Technologies E3632A Simplified Programming Overview, Using the APPLy Command, ‘‘Volt

Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference

Simplified Programming Overview

Simplified Programming Overview

This section gives an overview of the basic techniques used to program the power supply over the remote interface. This section is only an overview and does not give all of the details you will need to write your own application programs. Refer to the remainder of this chapter and also chapter 6, “Application Programs”, for more details and examples. Also refer to the programming reference manual that came with your computer for details on outputting command strings and entering data.

Using the APPLy Command

The APPLy command provides the most straightforward method to program the power supply over the remote interface. For example, the following statement executed from your computer will set the power supply to an output of 3 V rated at 1 A:

‘‘APPL 3.0, 1.0’’

Using the Low-Level Commands

Although the APPLy command provides the most straightforward method to program the power supply, the low-level commands give you more flexibility to change individual parameters. For example, the following statements executed from your computer will set the power supply to an output of 3 V rated at 1 A:

‘‘VOLT	3.0’’	Set output voltage to 3.0 V
‘‘CURR	1.0’’	Set output current to 1.0 A

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