Chapter 4 Command Reference

Measurement Instructions (:CONFigure, :FETCh, :MEASure, :READ)

The work-around commands which should be substituted are listed below.

:INIT; *WAI

:FETCh:MAXimum?

:INIT; *WAI

:FETCh:MINimum?

:INIT; *WAI

:FETCh:PTPeak?

The command listed below should NOT be used when the function choice is Voltage Peaks.

:READ?

The work-around command sequence which should be substituted is listed below.

:INIT; *WAI

:FETCh?

When the function is set to Voltage Peaks, and the Counter is in SINGLE mode, the HP-IB command :FETCh? will hang the HP-IB if the measurement has not completed.

The work around inserts a command which enforces correct timing. The work-around command sequence is listed below.

:INIT; *WAI

:FETCh?

When the function is set to Voltage Peaks, and the Counter is in RUN mode, the HP-IB command :FETCh? should not be used.

The work around puts the box into SINGLE mode, and inserts a command which enforces correct timing. The work -around command sequence is listed below.

:INIT:CONTinuous OFF

:INIT; *WAI

:FETCh?

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