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SCPI Command Reference

Understanding SCPI Commands

Using Queries

A question mark lets you query the present value for most parameters. For example, to query the current calibration state use:

CAL:SEC:STAT?

Most commands that include a parameter can be queried to determine the present setting.

You can also use the following to query minimum and maximum allowed values for most parameters:

:VOLT? MIN :VOLT? MAX

Note If you send 2 queries, it is best to read and respond to the first response before trying to read the second. Otherwise, you may receive an incomplete first response followed by a complete second response. To avoid this, you can either wait for and read the first response before sending the second query, or send a device clear message before sending the second query.

Terminating Characters

Every command string must end with a terminating <new line> character. An IEEE-488 EOI (end-or-identify) can be used instead of a <new line> character. It is also acceptable to use a <carriage return> followed by a <new line>. Terminating a command string always resets the SCPI command path to the root level.

Common Commands

The IEEE-488.2 standard includes a set of common commands for functions such as reset and self-test. These common commands always start with an asterisk (*) and may have one or more parameters. The command is always separated from the parameter by a blank space. Multiple commands sent in the same string are separated by a semi-colon (;). The following is an example of how 3 common commands can be sent together in the same string:

*OPC; *PSC Off; *TRG

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Contents

Operating Manual Page Operating Manual for Phone 604 422 Toll Free North America 800 667 Fax 604 421 How do you get service? What does this warranty not cover? Disclaimer Product Model Number Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your Power Supply Supply Safety Installation and Configuration Describes the power supply and listsIts features and specifications Gives basic setup procedures Manual Revisions Power Supply Safety MarkingsAbout This Manual Table of Contents Status Registers Current Sharing Appendix B. Scpi Command Reference List of Tables List of Tables List of Figures List of Figures Description Features and Functions Functions Features and SpecificationsReadback Models 15-20 30-10 60-5 Specifications Models 60-20 100-12 150-8 300-4 600-2 Models 140 12-100 20-60 35-35 40-30 Models 60-46 100-28 150-18 300-9 600-4 Models 300 12-220 20-130 33-85 40-70 Models 100-10 150-7 300-3.5 600-1.7 Models 130 20-50 33-33 40-25 60-18 Models 15-4 20-3 30-2 60-1 120-0.5 250-0.25 Models 18-30 33-16 60-9 120-4.5 Features and Specifications Initial Inspection Introduction XFR 1200 Watt model shown XT and HPD Power Supply Front Panel with Gpib Interface XFR 2800 Watt Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M Interface XHR Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M Interface XT/HPD Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M Interface To install the ferrite block Basic Setup ProcedureIEEE-488 Controller Connection Configure power supply Power on Power on the unit Configure Computer ControllerTest Feature Factory Preset Value Change Remote Control Source Configure for Gpib Operation Example Configure for Multichannel Operation Interface CANbusCables CAN-only Operation UsingMultichannel Appendix B. Scpi Command Reference lists all commands Specifications Pin # Function Input/Output User Lines XT, HPD XPD User Lines Connection 13Schematic For User Line Interface Overview Powering on Supply Operation Power Supply Operating States Power Supply Regulation Modes Remote Control Modes Description Front Panel LEDs Changing the remote/local state Power Supply OperationTo query to remote mode Mode To query the state of the output enable To enable or disable the output MEASVOLT? MEASCURR? Configure Output Protection To set the fold delay To set the fold mode To query if OTP has tripped Set Shutdown Recovery for AC OffAdditional Protections To query if AC Off has tripped Clear Protection Event Shutdown vs Protection Alarm To recall settings To store save settingsTo save default settings To power on user setting #1 To reset the unit To change the power on at output stateFeature Reset State *RST Configure To read from the error queueAuxiliary To set up Auxiliary line B To set up Auxiliary line aTo check the state of the line Auto Sequencing PROGSTEPstepnumberEDIT voltage Current,OVPlevel,timeTRIG To delete any step from the sequence You can also use the following to delete all sequences To run, stop or pause a sequence, use the following command To set the current limits To set the voltage limitsTriggered To set a triggered setpoint To program triggers Operation Identification Query Option Identification Query Register Status Registers Status Registers Operation Status Registers Bit Bit Bit Weight Bit Name DescriptionBit Name Description Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description SHare CurrentSub-Register Questionable Status Registers Time Sub-Register Table Summarizes the standard Event Status Register Been lost. See Query Error List on QSR Request ServiceMaster Summary Commands Status Register CommandsRegister Filter/Enable Preset Value Scpi equivalent for multichannel use Ieee Status Event Commands STB? Or the multichannel equivalent STATuschannelSBYTeEVENt? Sub-Register STATchannelOPERSHUTEVEN? Questionable STATchannelOPERCSHEVEN? Commands STATchannelQUESVOLTCOND? Current Sharing Current Sharing No sharing Operation Current Sharing Address Range Service Request and PollingCodes and Standards Message Terminators Control Functions Protocol SpecificationsFunction Mnemonic Description Functions Subset Signal Driver Line Electrical SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Performance Specifications Performance Specifications Appendix B. Scpi Command Reference IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style Scpi Command Reference Understanding Scpi Commands Is the same as typing Using Queries Boolean Parameters Used Scpi Command SummaryNotations Tables Table B.1IEEE 488.2 Commands Table B.2Readback Commands Table B.3Commands for Output Control Table B.4Commands for Current Share Table B.7Commands for Fold Protection Table B.10Status Commands STATuschannelOPERationREGulatingCONDition? 111 112 Table B.12User Lines Table B.14Auto Sequence Commands StepnumberDELete Expression Details Expressions Expressions Appendix C. Error Messages Errorcode Error Message Description Command Error ListExecution Error List Error Messages Execution Error List Error Error Message Description Code Device-Specific Error List User Request Event Query Error ListOperation Complete Event Auto Sequencing Error Codes Front Panel Error CodesCPU Error Codes Analog Programming Interface Error codes Multichannel Error Codes CANbus Error Codes Current Share Error Codes Appendix D. Calibration Entering Calibration Mode Calibration Setup and Equipment Output Voltage Calibration Procedure Enter current data Restore Factory Calibration Exit calibration mode Restore Factory Calibration Page Xantrex Technology Inc