Chapter 4 Command Reference

Serial Interface Communication Commands

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:FDUPlex?

This query returns the duplex state of the RS-232 port. Returns a single character, 0 or 1.

A value of 0 indicates echo is OFF; a value of 1 indicates echo is ON.

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:PACE XON NONE

This command sets flow control of the RS-232 port.

The choices are XON or NONE.

The software pacing or flow control state is stored in non-volatile memory. It is unaffected by powerup.

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:PACE?

This query returns the flow control state of the RS-232 port. Returns XON or NONE.

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:PARity EVEN ODD NONE

This command sets parity of the RS-232 port.

The choices are EVEN, ODD, or NONE.

The parity state is stored in non-volatile memory. It is unaffected by powerup.

If parity is enabled, the 58502A sends/receives 7 data bits plus 1 parity bit. If parity is disabled, the 58502A sends/receives 8 data bits.

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:PARity?

This query returns the parity setting of the RS-232 port.

Returns EVEN, ODD, or NONE.

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