7.3.3.1 Setting the Filter
The filter helps to reduce variations in the measurements. The filter can be set
remotelyusing the command:
FI=<value><EOS> sets the filter time constant
FI=0<EOS> disables the filter
The valueis the filter time constant in seconds. It must be between 0 and 60 in-
clusive.A value of 0 disables the filter.
7.3.3.2 Setting the Probe Current
The probe excitationcurrent can be set remotely using the commands:
CU=1<EOS> sets the current to 1 mA
CU=.5<EOS> sets the current to 0.5 mA
7.3.3.3 Setting the Power Saver
Activatingthe power saver can conserve power. The power saver causes the
displayto blank if no front panel buttons are pressed for a given number of
minutes.The power saver can be set using the commands:
PS=<value><EOS> sets the power saver time in minutes
PS=0<EOS> or PS=OF<EOS> disables the power saver
The valueis the power saver time-out period in minutes. It must be between 0
and 60 inclusive.It is automatically rounded to a multiple of five minutes. A
valueof 0 o r OFF disables the power saver.
7.3.4 Communication CommandsThe following commands relate to external communications.
7.3.4.1 Setting the Duplex Mode
When the RS-232 duplexmode is set to FULL all commands received by the
1502A from the RS-232 port are echoed back. Setting the mode to HALF dis-
ablesthe echo. The duplex mode can be set remotely using the commands:
DU=F<EOS> sets duplex to full
DU=H<EOS> sets duplex to half
7.3.4.2 Setting the Linefeed Option
When the RS-232 linefeed option is enabled any data transmitted from the
RS-232 portis terminated with a carriage return and a linefeed. Disabling the
linefeed sets the termination tocarriag e return only.The linefeed option can be
set remotelyusing the commands:
LF=ON<EOS> enables linefeed
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Remote Commands