Operation
Auto Sequencing
Identification Query
Option
Identification
Query
SCPI Version Query
Example:
Set a slew rate of 100V/10s for a
Send the commands:
“:VOLT:SLEW:STEP 1”, and “:VOLT:SLEW:INT 100ms”
Using smaller steps will result in a smoother curve.
The identification query command returns a string that states the manufacturer, model, serial number, and firmware revision.
*IDN?
may return “Xantrex, XFR
*OPT?
or
SYST<channel>:OPTion?
The option identification query returns a string listing any reportable options that are installed in the power supply. Reportable options are GPIB and CANbus, but may include others in the future. A zero will be returned if no options are installed.
Example:
*OPT? may return "GPIB, CANBUS" to indicate that both the GPIB and CANbus (Multichannel/Current Share) options are installed.
SYST:VERS?
will return the SCPI version to which the unit complies (for example
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