Fluke 45 user manual 5-10, Users Manual, 1.Typical IEEE-488Input Strings

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In the following examples, <space> between commands is for readability only. However a <space> between a command and its argument is required. The PRINT command sends a terminator at the end of the string.

EXAMPLE 1: The following string configures the meter and triggers an ohms reading to be shown on the primary display.

PRINT @3, "*RST; OHMS; RANGE 1; RATE M; TRIGGER 2; *TRG; VAL1?"

IEEE-488 bus address

Reset to power-up configuration

Select W function

Select 300W range

Select medium reading rate

Select external trigger

(Rear panel trigger disabled, no trigger delay)

Trigger a reading

Return reading shown on primary display

EXAMPLE 2: The following string configures the meter and triggers a volts ac reading in primary display and a frequency reading in the secondary display.

PRINT @3, "*RST; VAC; FREQ 2; RANGE 4; TRIGGER 2; *TRG; VAL1?"

IEEE-488 bus address

Reset to power-up configuration

Select volts ac function for primary display

Select frequency

for secondary display

Select 300V range for primary display

Select external trigger

(Rear panel trigger disabled, no trigger delay)

Trigger a reading

Return reading shown on primary display

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Figure 5-1. Typical IEEE-488 Input Strings

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