GE PACE Series, PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000 Technical Manual

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Measurement & Control

PACE

Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment

SCPI Remote Communications Manual - K0472 Revision A

PACE1000

PACE5000

PACE6000

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Introduction

This technical manual provides SCPI protocol instructions for the remote control of the PACE Series indicators and controllers.

Safety

 The manufacturer has designed this product to be safe when operated using the

procedures detailed in this manual. Do not use this product for any other purpose than that stated.

 This publication contains operating and safety instructions that must be followed to

make sure of safe operation and to maintain the equipment in a safe condition. The safety instructions are either warnings or cautions issued to protect the user and the equipment from injury or damage.

 Use qualified* programming technicians and good engineering practice for all

procedures in this publication.

Pressure

Do not apply pressure greater the maximum safe working pressure to the PACE Series.

Maintenance

The PACE Series must be maintained using the manufacturer’s procedures and should be carried out by authorised service agents or the manufacturer’s service departments.

Technical Advice

For technical advice contact the manufacturer or subsidiary.

* A programming technician must have the necessary specialist knowledge of

programming, technical knowledge and documentation to carry out the required work on the PACE Series.

Associated Documents:

A beginners Guide To SCPI by Barry Eppler, Published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company Inc. for Hewlett Packard (ISBN 0-201-56350-9)

This issue of the manual

This manual details the SCPI commands and queries for the PACE1000, PACE5000 and PACE6000 pressure instruments. This issue removes erroneous code and clarifies the operation status group (3.3).

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Table of Contents

Preliminary pages

Introduction .................................................................................................................................i

Safety .................................................................................................................................i

Table of contents (this table)..........................................................................................................................ii

List of Illustrations .................................................................................................................................vi

List of Tables .................................................................................................................................vii

Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................vii

Pressure measurement units......................................................................................................................... viii

Code Definitions ................................................................................................................................. vii

Pressure unit conversions...............................................................................................................................viii

Section page

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................1-1

1.1 General ...................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Remote/Local Operation . .............................................................................................................................1-1

2 COMMAND STRUCTURE ................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Notation ...................................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Message Terminators.............................................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Program headers ................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 SCPI data types ................................................................................................................................... 2-4

3 STATUS SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Output queue ................................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.2 Standard event group................................................................................................................................. 3-4

3.3 Operation status group ............................................................................................................................ 3-5

3.4 Status byte group ....................................................................................................................................... 3-7

3.5 Instrument errors ....................................................................................................................................... 3-10

4 COMMAND and QUERY SUMMARY.................................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Command structure................................................................................................................................ 4-1

CALibration ...................................................................................................................................4-3

:CAL:PRES:POIN ................................................................................................................................... 4-3

:CAL:PRES:ACC ................................................................................................................................... 4-4

:CAL:PRES:ABOR ................................................................................................................................... 4-5

:CAL:PRES:VAL ...................................................................................................................................4-6

:CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV..............................................................................................................................4-7

:CAL:PRES:ZERO:AUTO............................................................................................................................. 4-8

:CAL:PRES:ZERO:TIME .............................................................................................................................. 4-9

:CAL:PRES:ZERO:TIME:STAT.................................................................................................................... 4-10

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DISPlay ................................................................................................................................. 4-11

DISP:WINDow ................................................................................................................................. 4-11

INPut .................................................................................................................................4-12

INP:LOG .................................................................................................................................4-12

INP:LOG:STAT .................................................................................................................................4-13

INSTrument .................................................................................................................................4-14

:INST:CAT:ALL ................................................................................................................................. 4-14

:INST:CONT:SENS ................................................................................................................................. 4-15

:INST:DISP .................................................................................................................................4-16

:INST:LIM .................................................................................................................................4-17

:INST:MAC .................................................................................................................................4-19

:INST:SENS .................................................................................................................................4-20

:INST:SENS:CALD ................................................................................................................................. 4-21

:INST:SENS:FULL ................................................................................................................................. 4-22

:INST:SENS:NEG .................................................................................................................................4-23

:INST:SENS:READ ................................................................................................................................. 4-24

:INST:SENS:SN .................................................................................................................................4-25

:INST:SENS:ZERO .................................................................................................................................4-26

:INST:SN .................................................................................................................................4-27

:INST:TASK .................................................................................................................................4-28

:INST:TASK:AERO .................................................................................................................................4-29

:INST:UNIT ................................................................................................................................. 4-30

:INST:VERS ................................................................................................................................. 4-31

OUTPut .................................................................................................................................4-32

:OUTP:STAT .................................................................................................................................4-33

:OUTP:LOG .................................................................................................................................4-34

:OUTP:ISOL:STAT .................................................................................................................................4-35

SENSe .................................................................................................................................4-36

SENS:ALT .................................................................................................................................4-36

SENS:ALT:INL ................................................................................................................................. 4-37

SENS:ALT:INL:TIME ................................................................................................................................. 4-38

SENS:ALT:RANG .................................................................................................................................4-39

SENS:ALT:SLEW .................................................................................................................................4-40

SENS:AIRF:QFE .................................................................................................................................4-41

SENS:AIRF:QFF .................................................................................................................................4-42

SENS:AIRF:QNH .................................................................................................................................4-43

SENS:MACH .................................................................................................................................4-44

SENS:MACH:INL ................................................................................................................................. 4-45

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SENS:MACH:INL:TIME ............................................................................................................................4-46

SENS:MACH:RANG ................................................................................................................................. 4-47

SENS:MACH:SLEW ................................................................................................................................. 4-48

:SENS:PRES ................................................................................................................................. 4-49

:SENS:PRES:AVER ................................................................................................................................. 4-50

:SENS:PRES:AVER:RES............................................................................................................................ 4-51

:SENS:PRES:AVER:TIME.......................................................................................................................... 4-52

:SENS:PRES:INL .................................................................................................................................4-53

:SENS:PRES:INL:TIME.............................................................................................................................. 4-54

:SENS:PRES:SLEW .................................................................................................................................4-55

:SENS:PRES:BAR ................................................................................................................................. 4-56

:SENS:PRES:RANG .................................................................................................................................4-57

:SENS:PRES:RES ................................................................................................................................. 4-58

:SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD....................................................................................................................... 4-59

:SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STAT............................................................................................................ 4-60

:SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:OFFS...........................................................................................................4-61

:SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:OFFS:STAT................................................................................................4-62

:SENS:PRES:CORR:VOL ..........................................................................................................................4-63

:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND...............................................................................................................4-64

:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ................................................................................................................ 4-65

:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT.................................................................................................................. 4-66

:SENS:PRES:MAX ................................................................................................................................. 4-67

:SENS:PRES:MAX:RES .............................................................................................................................4-68

:SENS:PRES:MIN .................................................................................................................................4-69

:SENS:PRES:MIN:RES ..............................................................................................................................4-70

:SENS:PRES:PERC ................................................................................................................................. 4-71

:SENS:PRES:PERC:SPAN ........................................................................................................................4-72

:SENS:PRES:PERC:STAT.......................................................................................................................... 4-73

SENS:SPE .................................................................................................................................4-74

SENS:SPE:INL .................................................................................................................................4-75

SENS:SPE:INL:TIME ................................................................................................................................. 4-76

SENS:SPE:RANG ................................................................................................................................. 4-77

SENS:SPE:SLEW ................................................................................................................................. 4-78

SOURce ................................................................................................................................. 4-79

SOUR:ALT ................................................................................................................................. 4-79

SOUR:MACH:REF ................................................................................................................................. 4-80

SOUR:MACH:REF:MODE........................................................................................................................ 4-81

SOUR:MACH:REF:VAL.............................................................................................................................4-82

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SOUR:MACH:LEV:IMM:AMPL...............................................................................................................4-83

:SOUR:PRES:COMP ................................................................................................................................. 4-84

:SOUR:PRES:EFF .................................................................................................................................4-85

:SOUR:PRES:INL .................................................................................................................................4-86

:SOUR:PRES:INL:TIME.............................................................................................................................4-87

:SOUR:PRES:LEV:IMM:AMPL ................................................................................................................4-88

:SOUR:PRES:LEV:IMM::VENT ................................................................................................................ 4-89

:SOUR:PRES:RANG .................................................................................................................................4-91

:SOUR:PRES:RANG:LOW ....................................................................................................................... 4-92

:SOUR:PRES:SLEW .................................................................................................................................4-93

:SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE.....................................................................................................................4-94

:SOUR:PRES:SLEW:OVER .......................................................................................................................... 4-95

SOUR:MACH:LEV:IMM:AMPL...............................................................................................................4-96

SOUR:MACH:LEV:IMM:AMPL:SLEW .................................................................................................. 4-97

STATus ................................................................................................................................. 4-98

:STAT:OPER:COND ................................................................................................................................. 4-98

:STAT:OPER:ENAB .................................................................................................................................4-99

:STAT:OPER:EVEN .................................................................................................................................4-100

:STAT:OPER:PRES:COND........................................................................................................................ 4-101

:STAT:OPER:PRES:ENAB.........................................................................................................................4-102

:STAT:OPER:PRES:EVEN .........................................................................................................................4-103

:STAT:PRES ................................................................................................................................. 4-105

:STAT:QUES:COND .................................................................................................................................4-106

:STAT:QUES:ENAB ................................................................................................................................. 4-107

:STAT:QUES:EVEN ................................................................................................................................. 4-108

SYSTem ................................................................................................................................. 4-109

SYST:COMM:USB ................................................................................................................................. 4-109

:SYST:ERR .................................................................................................................................4-110

:SYST:DATE .................................................................................................................................4-112

:SYST:SET ................................................................................................................................. 4-113

:SYST:TIME .................................................................................................................................4-114

:SYST:COMM:SER:CONT:RTS ............................................................................................................... 4-115

:SYST:COMM:SER:CONT:XONX ........................................................................................................... 4-116

:SYST:COMM:SER:BAUD........................................................................................................................ 4-117

:SYST:COMM:SER:TYPE:PAR................................................................................................................. 4-118

:SYST:COMM:GPIB:SELF:ADDR ........................................................................................................... 4-119

:SYST:AREA ................................................................................................................................. 4-120

:SYST:PASS:CDIS ................................................................................................................................. 4-121

:SYST:PASS:CEN .................................................................................................................................4-122

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:SYST:PASS:CEN:STAT............................................................................................................................. 4-123

:SYST:VERS .................................................................................................................................4-124

UNIT .................................................................................................................................4-125

UNIT:ALT ................................................................................................................................. 4-125

UNIT:CONV .................................................................................................................................4-126

:UNIT:PRES .................................................................................................................................4-127

UNIT:PRES:DEF ................................................................................................................................. 4-128

:UNIT:SPE ................................................................................................................................. 4-130

4.2 * Common SCPI commands - three letter commands, prefixed by * ...........................4-131

*CLS .................................................................................................................................4-131

*ESE .................................................................................................................................4-132

*ESR ................................................................................................................................. 4-133

*IDN? .................................................................................................................................4-134

*OPC .................................................................................................................................4-135

*SRE ................................................................................................................................. 4-136

*STB? .................................................................................................................................4-137

*TST? ................................................................................................................................. 4-138

*WAI ................................................................................................................................. 4-139

4.3 Instrument control commands - three letter commands, prefixed by : ......................4-140

:GTL .................................................................................................................................4-140

:LLO ................................................................................................................................. 4-141

:LOC .................................................................................................................................4-142

:REM ................................................................................................................................. 4-143

:SRQ ................................................................................................................................. 4-144

:SRQ:ENAB ................................................................................................................................. 4-145

:SYN ................................................................................................................................. 4-146

5 ERRORS .......................................................................................................... 5-1

List of Illustrations

Figure page

Figure 1-1 System Model..................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Figure 3-1 Status System .................................................................................................................................... 3-2

List of Tables

Table page

3-1 Standard Event Register ............................................................................................................................. 3-4

3-2 Operation Status Register..........................................................................................................................3-6

3-3 Status Byte Register......................................................................................................................................3-8

5-1 Errors -100 to -199 .......................................................................................................................................5-1

5-2 Errors -200 to -299 .......................................................................................................................................5-2

5-3 Errors -300 to -400 .......................................................................................................................................5-2

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5-3 Errors +201 to +212 ......................................................................................................................................5-2

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used in this manual; abbreviations are the same in the singular and plural.

aAbsolute mVmillivolts ALT Altitude MWP Maximum working pressure ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange No Number

CAS Calibrated airspeed PACE

e.g. For example PDCR Pressure transducer Fig. Figure PED Pressure equipment directive ft Foot PTX Pressure transmitter g Gauge ROC Rate of climb GPIB General purpose interface bus RS232 Serial communications standard IDOS Intelligent digital output sensor (GE product) Rt CAS Rate of Calibrated airspeed i.e. That is Rt MACH Rate of MACH

IEEE 488

kg kilogram SCPI

kts knots SDS Sales data sheet m Metre Tx Transmit data mA milliampere UUT Unit under test max Maximum +ve Positive mbar Millibar -ve Negative min Minute or minimum °C Degrees Celsius

mm millimetre °F Degrees Fahrenheit

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers standard 488 (for programmable devices with a digital interface)

Rx Receive data

Pressure automated calibration equipment

Standard commands for programmable instruments

Pressure measurement units

The following units are used in this manual

ATM BAR CMH2O CMHG FTH2O FTH2O4 HPA INH2O INH2O4 INH2O60 INHG KG/CM2

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atmosphere bar centimetres of water at 20°C centimetres of mercury feet of water at 20°C feet of water at 4°C hecto Pascals inches of water at 20°C inches of water at 4°C inches of water at 60°F inches of mercury kilogrammes per square centimetre

KG/M2 KPA LB/FT2 MH2O MHG MMH2O MMHG MPA PA PSI TORR MBAR

kilogrammes per square metre kilo Pascals pounds per square foot metres of water metres of mercury millimetres of water millimetres of mercury mega Pascals Pascals pounds per square inch torr millibar

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Code Definitions

The following codes are used in this manual.

ABOR Abort LIM Limit ADDR Address LLO Local lock out AVER Average LOG Logical ALT Altitude LPAS Low pass (filter) AMPL Amplitude MAV Message available in output queue ATOD Analog to Digital MEAS Measure BAR Barometer MSS Summary bit after SRQ BRID Bridge NEGC Negative Calibration CAL Calibration OFFS Offset CAT Catalogue OPC Operational condition CDIS Cdisable (calibration disable) OPER Operation CEN Cenable (calibration enable) OPT Option CLS Clear OSB Summary bit from standard operations status register COMM Communicate OVER Overshoot COMP Compensate OUTP Output COND Condition PAR Parity CONF Configuration PASS Password CONT Controller PERC Percent CONV Convert POIN Points CORR Correction PRES Preset COUN Count PRES Pressure DEF Define QUE Queue DIAG Diagnostic QUES Questionable DIOD Diode RANG Range DISP Display REF Reference EAV Error in error queue RES Resolution EFF Effort RES RESet ENAB Enable SAMP Sample EOI End of input SENS Sense ERR Error SEPT Set-point ESB Summary bit from standard event SER Serial ESE Event status enable SOUR Source ESR Event status register SPE Speed EVEN Event SRE Service request enable FILT Filter SRQ Service request FREQ Frequency STAR Start FULL Fullscale STB Status register query GTL Go to local STAT State HEAD Head SYST System IDN Identification TIM Time to set-point IMM Immediate UNIT Unit of pressure INL In limit VAL Value INP Input VALV Valve INST Instrument VERS Version ISOL Isolation VOL Volume LEV Level

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Pressure out

logic

Pressure in

SOURce

sub-system

UNITs

sub-system

CALibrate

sub-system

INPut

sub-system

SENSe

sub-system

INSTrument

sub-system

OUTPut

sub-system

SYSTem

sub-system

S TATu s

sub-system

1INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

The IEEE 488 and RS232 interfaces of the PACE Series provide remote control of the instrument from a suitable computer or controller. The SCPI protocol enables any instrument with a SCPI facility to be controlled using the same commands. The PACE Series use the full SCPI command set and the defined SCPI syntax.

The following sections describe and define each instrument command used by the PACE Series. The commands for the aeronautical option and the sensor calibration module option are described and defined in separate sections. Each section contains a quick reference structure of the relevant commands.

Figure 1-1 System Model

System Model

SCPI starts with a high-level block diagram of the measurement functions of the instrument. Each functional block is broken down into smaller block diagrams. SCPI contains a hierarchy of commands called a subsystem that maps directly to the hierarchy of the block diagram.

1.2 Remote/Local Operation

Most commands received over the SCPI interface automatically puts the PACE Series into remote control mode and disables the front panel touch-screen. Sending the LOC command returns the PACE Series to local control mode and enables the front panel touch-screen .

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2 COMMAND STRUCTURE

This section describes the structure of the commands and data sent and received by a PACE Series Controller/Calibrator.

2.1 Notation

All SCPI commands are based on a hierarchical tree structure consisting of key words and parameters. Associated commands are grouped together under a common node in the hierachy.

In the command tree the command A is the root command. A tree pointer is used to decode the SCPI commands. At power-up the pointer goes to the root command.

2.2 Message Terminators

All SCPI commands are terminated by line feed i.e., either <newline> (ASCII character, decimal 10), EOI for IEEE. After receiving a termination character the tree pointer returns to the root command.

Colon

A colon moves the current path down one level in the command tree, (e.g., the colon in SOURCE:PRESSURE specifies PRESSURE the is one level below SOURCE). When the colon is the first character of the command, it specifies that the next command is a root level command (e.g., :SOURCE specifies that SOURCE is a root level command).

Semicolon

A semicolon separates two commands in the same message without changing the tree pointer.

(e.g., with reference to the tree):A:B:E;F;G

This equivalent to sending three messages:

:A:B:E :A:B:F :A:B:G

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Commas

If a command requires more than one parameter, separate adjacent parameters by using a comma. A comma does not affect the tree pointer.

(e.g.) :SYSTEM:TIME 10,25,30

To execute a command the full path to the command must be specified: (e.g.) :OUTPut:STATe ON

This turns the pressure controller on.

Note:

There must be a space between the command words and the parameter. In the above example there is a space between :STATe and ON.

SCPI commands are not case sensitive and may have a short form. (e.g.) :OUTP is the short form of OUTPUT.

Some nodes can be the default node and these key words are optional when programming the command. The instrument processes the command, with the same effect, with or without the option node. In this manual [] enclose [default notes].

(e.g.) :SOURce[:PRESsure:][:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPlitude] 5.0

can be sent as

:SOURce:PRESsure:LEVel 5.0

:SOURce 5.0

This sets the set-point to 5.0

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2.3 Program Headers

Program headers are keywords that identify a command, instruments accept both upper and lower case characters in a program header. There are two types of program header, common command headers and instrument control headers; each header can be a command or a query.

Common Command and Query Headers The common command and query program header syntax, specified in IEEE 488.2, are defined as follows:

Command

*<PROGRAM MNEMONIC>

Query

*<PROGRAM MNEMONIC>? Instrument Control Command and Query Headers The instrument control command and query program header syntax controls and extracts data from the instrument as follows:

Command

:<MNEMONIC>

:<MNEMONIC> <PARAMETER> Query

:<MNEMONIC>? Instrument command headers can have a numeric suffix to identify each of several cases of the same header; the numeric suffix applies to both the long and short forms. All commands headers without a numeric suffix assume the value 1. e.g.,

:OUTPut:LOGic1? is the same as

:OUTPut:LOGic:?

Queries

A query is a program header with an attached question mark character (?). On receiving a query, the current settings are loaded in the output buffer. A query does not affect the operation or set-up of the instrument.

When the parameter of a command contains enumerated character data, both long form and short form are recognised. A query causes the return of data in the short form.

Querying numeric parameters causes the resulting data to be returned in the units selected by the instrument unless specified otherwise.

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2.4 SCPI Data Types

A variety of data types can be sent to the instrument as parameters or sent out from the instrument as response data.

Decimal Data All normal decimal expressions are accepted including optional signs, decimal point and scientific notation.

Note:

This includes floating point data.

The following are valid:

123

45.67

-2.6

4.6e-10 .76

A suffix multiplier can be added to the numeric value.

:SOUR 100 m

would set the programmable output to 0.1 units (100m units).

The multipliers supported are:

Mnemonic Multiplier

A1e-18 G1e+9 K1e+3 M1e-3

T 1e+12 If a real value is sent to the instrument when an integer is expected, it will be rounded to an integer. Integer Data Integer data are whole numbers (containing no decimal places). A query of an integer value returns numbers containing no decimal places.

Note:

Integer values can be specified in binary, octal or hexadecimal formats using the suffix letters (upper or lower case) B, Q and H respectively.

e.g., #B1010 binary representation of 10

#Q71 octal representation of 57 #HFA hexadecimal representation of 250

Hexadecimal digits A-F can be in upper or lower case.

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Enumerated Character Data Enumerated characters are used for data that has a finite number of values; enumerated parameters use mnemonics to represent each valid setting. The mnemonics have long and short forms just like command mnemonics.

Example:

:SOURce:PRESsure:SLEW:MODE MAXimum

selects the maximum rate mode.

A query of an enumerated parameter always returns the short form data in upper case.

Example:

:SOURce:PRESsure:SLEW:MODE?

queries rate mode, reply:

:SOUR:PRES:SLEW:MODE MAX

Boolean Data Boolean data can only be one of two conditions; the numbers 1 and 0. Boolean can be “on” or “off”, queries return 1 or 0.

Example:

:OUTPut:STATe 1

A query of boolean data always returns 1 or 0.

String Data String data can contain any of the ASCII characters. A string must start with a double "quote" (ASCII 34) or a single `quote` (ASCII 39) and end with the same

Note:

Characters in a string in either double "quote" or single `quote` are case sensitive.

Example: 1

:SOURCe[:PRESsure]:RANGe ‘2.00barg’

Example: 2

:SOURCe[:PRESsure]:RANGe “2.00barg”

selects the 2 bar g range.

A query of a string parameter always returns the string in double "quotes".

character.

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3 STATUS SYSTEM

The status reporting system informs the external controller that an event has occurred. This information is in the form of a service request (SRQ) using IEEE 488 or an SRQ message using RS232.

The PACE Series uses status reporting as defined in IEEE 488.2 with the implementation of status registers.

The OPERation status registers have been implemented to comply with the SCPI protocol. These are registers where the individual bits are summary bits of the status of the instrument. Since the SCPI protocol does not include pressure instruments, bit 10 of both these registers are used as a pressure summary bit. This pressure summary bit is expanded to two, 16 bit registers (Bit 15 is not used and is always zero).

The only bit implemented in the Operation status register is bit 10 (summary of the pressure operation status).

A summary bit is the final output of a data structure, it is a single bit that shows the status of one or more related events in the instrument. The basic structure of a summary bit

• Condition register

•Event register

• Enable register

• Logical ANDing of the Event and Enable registers

• Summary bit that summarises the result using OR logic

Condition Register

This register shows the current status of the device. The condition register is constantly updated - the bits in the register are set or reset showing the current condition.

Event Register

The event register shows an event that occurs in the condition register (a condition bit goes from low to high). This condition change is stored and only reset when the event register is read or the *CLS command sent.

Enable Register

This register allows the results of the event register to pass through to the next cascaded register and enables the user to select the event that should generate the final SRQ event.

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logical OR

MAV

ESB

OSB

MSS

MAV

ESB

OSB

Status Byte

EN 8 bitEV

*SRE

STAT:OPER

:ENAB

*STB?

SERIAL POLL

STAT:OPER :PRES:ENAB 511

Pressure Operations 15 bit

STAT

:OPER

:EVENT?

STAT:OPER

:PRES:ENAB?

Operation Status 16 bit

logical OR

CEV EN

logical OR

EVEN

Output Queue

Message

SYST:ERR?

*SRE

Error Queue

Error Message

logical OR

QYE

CME

EXE

QYE

CME

EXE

Standard Event

EV EN 8 bit

*ESR? *ESE

MSS

EAV

The status system implemented in the instrument is shown in the following diagram:

Note:

Initial values of registers are 0, with the queues empty.

Key: C = Condition - variable values EV = Latched values EN = Bit mask

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3.1 Output queue

The output queue is a text readable data queue that is read through the IEEE 488 talk command. The queue is cleared by reading all elements in it or by the *CLS command.

Every time a query has been successfully completed, the response, in a text readable format is placed at the end of the output queue. If the MAV bit in the "Status Byte" was previously cleared it will be set. The output queue can contain up to 256 characters. If there is not enough space in the output queue for a new message, the error -350, "Queue overflow" will be placed into the error queue and the most recent output message will be lost.

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3.2 Standard event group

The standard event group are 8 bit registers that are read by the IEEE 488 standard commands. The event register is cleared by reading it; the event and enable registers are cleared by the *CLS command.

Bits within the standard event condition register are set by system errors and events. In addition to setting the status bits, a text message will be placed in the error queue. The ESB bit in the status byte sets if the associated bit in the event enable register is set. The enable register may be set through the *ESE command so that selected standard events cause the ESB bit to be set. The system events that set each bit are as follows:

Bit Name Description Meaning/data

0 OPC Not used Reserved currently returns 0

1 RQC Not used Reserved currently returns 0

2 QYE -400 to -499 Query errors

3 DDE Not used Reserved currently returns 0

4 EXE -200 to -299 Execution errors

5 CME -100 to -199 Command errors

6 URQ Not used Reserved currently returns 0

7 PON Not used Reserved currently returns 0

Table 3-1 Standard Event Register

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3.3 Operation status group

The operation status group are 16 bit registers that are read by the STAT:OPER:PRES commands. The event register is cleared by reading it; the event and enable registers are cleared by the *CLS command.

When a standard operation condition occurs an appropriate bit is set in the condition register (this clears when the condition no longer exists). The bit is then latched in the event register. If the associated bit in the enable register is set, the OPR bit in the status byte sets. The enable register may be set through the STAT:OPER:PRES:ENAB command so that only selected standard operation events cause the OPR bit to set. Problems can occur with some IEEE 488 controllers reading 16 bit unsigned numbers. All registers in this group do not use bit 15. The enable bit cannot be set and when read returns 0. The condition register is defined as follows:

Vent complete This signal occurs when the controller has been requested to vent and the vent has completed or timed out.

Range change complete This signal occurs when the controller has been requested to perform a range change and the range change is complete.

In-Limits reached This signal is set every time the controlled pressure is within the specified limits. The signal is only generated if the pressure has been within limits for a user defined wait time period.

Zero complete This signal is generated when a manual or timed zero is complete. If the zero times out then this signal is also generated.

Range compare alarm This signal is generated when the range compare alarm is triggered during the range compare process.

(PACE1000 only)

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Bit

(1)

0 Vent complete 1 Range change complete

2 In-limits reached 3 Zero complete

4 Auto-zero started 5 Fill time, timed-out

6 Reserved - returns 0 7 Range compare alarm

8 Switch contacts changed state 9 Reserved - returns 0

10 Reserved - returns 0 11 Reserved - returns 0

12 Reserved - returns 0 13 Reserved - returns 0

14 Reserved - returns 0 15 Reserved - returns 0

Data

(2)

Bit

(3)

Data

(4)

Table 3-2 Operation Status Register

Auto zero started When the controller is in the auto zero mode this signal indicates that the auto zero process has started. The zero complete signal indicates that the zero process has finished.

Fill timed out If a set-point has been requested and the set-point cannot be achieved within the fill timeout time, the fill timed out signal is generated.

Switch contacts changed state Every time the switch contacts used for performing a switch test change state this bit is set.

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logical OR

*STB?

*SRE?

Event Enable

SERIAL POLL

ESB

MSS

OSB

MAV

QUE

ESB

OSB

MAV

QUE

Standard event

Standard operation

Output queue

Question data

EAV EAV

Error queue

MSS

3.4 Status Byte group

The status byte group are 8 bit registers that are read by the IEEE 488 standard commands. The event register is cleared by reading it; the event and enable registers are cleared by the *CLS command.

Bits within the status byte are a summary of other data structures in the status system. These bits will become set if other parts of the status system indicates that they should do so (i.e., a message in the output queue or error queue or, a condition and enable set in a register pair). If the associated bit in the status enable register is set, a serial poll is generated and bit 6 is set. The enable register may be set through the *SRE command so that only selected status bits cause a serial poll.

Note: Bit 6 of the enable register is always set to 0.

There are some small differences between * STB? and serial polling. Either method can be used to read the state of bits 0-5 and bit 7. The reading method is different for bit 6 when using *STB? and serial poll. In general, use serial polling inside interrupt service routines, not *STB?

Bit 2 - EAV sets when there is an error in the error queue. The :SYST:ERR? command has to be sent

to retrieve the error. The error queue buffers a maximum of five errors. When no more errors are available the message “No Error” is returned.

Bit 4 - MAV sets when there is a message available in the output queue.

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Bit 5 - ESB sets when a standard event has occurred in the Standard Event Register.

Bit 6 - MSS sets when an SRQ is generated - SRQ sets when both the Status byte and the Service

Request Enable register are at logic 1 (AND function).

RS232 Specific

A service request (SRQ) produces the message::SRQ <value>

where:

<value> = the contents of the status summary byte.

The status system data structure sets each bit as follows:

Bit Name Description

0 - Reserved currently returns 0

1 - Reserved currently returns 0

2 EAV Error in errror queque

3 - Reserved currently returns 0

4 MAV Messages available in output queque

5 ESB Summary bit from standard event

6 MSS Summary bit after service request - SRQ

7 OSB Summary bit from standard operations status

Table 3-3 Status Byte Register

Example commands using the Status Byte and Status Byte Enable registers:

*SRE 16 Generate an SRQ interrupt when messages are available. *SRE? Find out what events are enabled to generate SRQ interrupts. *STB? Read and clear the Status Byte Enable register.

IEEE 488 Specific

Bit 7 - OSB sets when the pressure operations register bit 10 changes state. The operations register is a 16 bit register only using bit 10. This bit is a summary of the pressure operations register.

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Status reporting register structure

To set-up the status reporting system.

1 All status registers should be cleared by the command:

*CLS

2 The Pressure Operations Event register has to be set to enable the Pressure Operations

Condition Register to send all the events to be reported; use the command:

:STAT:OPER:PRES:ENAB 511

The enabled events may also be read by the query:

:STAT:OPER:PRES:ENAB?

3 The Operation Status Event register must then be enabled to read bit 10 by the

command:

:STAT:OPER:ENAB 1024

The enabled events may also be read by the query:

:STAT:OPER:ENAB?

4 The status request to enable the SRQ must then be set.

To enable only the Operation Status register (OSB) send the command:

*SRE 128

To enable the Operation Status register (OSB) and the Error Queue (EAV) send the command:

*SRE 132

This register may also be read by the query:

*SRE?

An event occurring generates an SRQ, the Status Byte should be queried to find the source of the event.

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If bit 2 of the Status Byte Register is set the error queue can be read by the query:

:SYST:ERR?

Keep issuing this query until there are no more errors in the error queue. At this point, bit 2 of the Status Byte Register clears.

If bit 7 of the Status Byte Register is set the Pressure Operations event register can be read by the query:

:STAT:OPER:PRES?

returning the bits of events that have occurred. Reading this register clears it and the associated status bit (bit 7).

At any time the instantaneous status of the pressure system can be read by the query:

:STAT:OPER:PRES:COND?

3.5 Instrument Errors

Any instrument error that occurs, either programming errors or execution errors, is stored in an error queue which is separate from the main output queue. The errors can be read by issuing the following command query:

:SYST:ERR?

The error queue can hold up to five errors. Each time the error queue is queried the instrument responds with the next stored error in the queue. The response consists of an error number followed by a string describing the error. When the error queue is empty the instrument responds with:

:SYST:ERR 0, No error

Querying the error queue clears the storage location in the error buffer. If more than five errors occur, before being queried, the ‘Queue overflow;Error queue overflow’ message is placed into the error queue. All subsequent errors are lost until the error queue is cleared.

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4 COMMAND AND QUERY SUMMARY

The following lists of all the SCPI commands and queries that apply to the instrument.

4.1 Command Structure

Some of the commands in the following summary are enabled at specific times and conditions, most can be enabled at any time. The command structure divides into subsystems as follows:

Command sub-system

:CALibration - calibration commands.

:DIAGnostic - instrument generated condition data.

INPut - switch input of the control module.

:INSTrument - instrument specific commands.

:OUTPut - controls the output pressure and logical outputs.

:SENSe - directs the instrument to measure selected parameters.

:SOURce - the commands that control the pressure outputs.

:STATus - instrument state.

:SYSTem - errors and SCPI version.

:UNIT - sets the units for the instrument.

Common SCPI commands - three letter commands, prefixed by *.

Instrument control commands - three letter commands, prefixed by :.

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Command and Query Details

This section describes each command in detail including parameters passed to it and response data returned. The general short form command is shown at the top of each page.

The following information is then given: Applicability - A list of instruments that accepts and responds to the

command or query. Command Syntax - The upper case represents the short form command. Parameter - Type: DECIMAL, INTEGER, ENUMERATED CHARACTER,

BOOLEAN or STRING. Short form - The short alternative for the command to be effective. Function - Basic function of the command. Default - The default value or the maximum and minimum values

where appropriate.

Query Syntax - The upper case represents the short form query command. Parameter - Type: DECIMAL, INTEGER, ENUMERATED CHARACTER,

BOOLEAN or STRING. Short form - The short alternative for the query to be effective. Function - Basic function of query command. Response - Data returned by the instrument following the query

command.

Description

Details of the command and query with any conditions of use and any related commands.

Note:

Many of the command descriptions contain an example code: sent (Tx) to the instrument and the data received (Rx) from the instrument.

Dual module instruments

Sending and receiving to a module must include either number 1 or 2 after the first part of the command or query. Without the module number, a dual module instrument defaults to module 1.

Example

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Rx> :SOUR2:PRES:EFF -0.2342882

Short form Tx> :SOUR2:PRES:EFF? Rx> :SOUR2:PRES:EFF -0.2342882

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CALibration

The CALibration subsystem enables the calibration of the transducers and the rate control system, refer to the user manual for further details.

:CAL:PRES:POIN

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function: Defaults:

Query Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:POINts?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1).

Short form: CAL:POIN? Function: Gets the number of calibration points Response: 3

Description

Valid only when calibration is enabled, this queries the number of calibration points.

Example

Tx> :CALibration2:PRESsure:POINts?

Rx> :CAL2:PRES:POIN 3

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:CAL:PRES:ACC

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:ACCept

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Parameter: Integer 1

Short form: :CAL[x]:ACC Function: Accepts calibration values Defaults: no default value

Query Syntax

n/a

Short form: Function: Response:

Description

Valid only when calibration is enabled, this command accepts the calibration values entered in the calibration process.

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:CAL:PRES:ABOR

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:CALibration:[PRESsure]:ABORt

Parameter: None

Short form: :CAL[x]:ABOR Function: Aborts calibration values Defaults: no default value

Query Syntax

n/a

Short form: Function: Response:

Description

Aborts calibration.

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:CAL:PRES:VAL

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:VALue[y]

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1). y = 1, 2 or 3 (pressure point) (default - 1).

Parameter: <decimal>

Short form: :CAL[x]:VAL[y] Function: Enables calibration value to be entered. Defaults:

Query Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:VALue[y]?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1). y = 1, 2 or 3 (pressure point) (default - 1).

Short form: :CAL[x]:VAL[y]? Function: Queries calibration point y value of module x. Response: Returns pressure value for VALue[y] of module [x].

Description

Valid only when calibration is enabled. This command enables a calibration value to be entered during the calibration process. The query gets the calibration value.

y 3 Calibration points 1 lower pressure 2 middle pressure 3 higher pressure

Example for a 2 bar unit

Tx CAL:PRES:VAL1? Rx CAL:PRES:VAL1 -0.9 Tx CAL:PRES:VAL2? Rx CAL:PRES:VAL2 0 Tx CAL:PRES:VAL3? Rx CAL:PRES:VAL3 2.0

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:CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV

Caution: Opening the zero valve with high pressure in the system can cause damage to the

equipment. Reduce the system pressure and make sure the controller is OFF before opening the zero valve.

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:CALibration:[PRESsure]:ZERO:VALVe[STATe]

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Parameter: <boolean>

Short form: :CAL:ZERO:VALV Function: Opens and closes zero valve. Default: 0

Query Syntax

:CALibration:[PRESsure]:ZERO:VALVe[STATe]?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Short form: CAL:ZERO:VALV? Function: Queries state of valve. Response: 1 - open

0- close

Description

This command is used to open and close the zero valve. The query gets the state of the zero valve - open or close. Example

TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV 1 TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV:STAT 1 Either of above two commands opens the zero valve.

TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV: 0 TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV:STAT 0 Either of above two commands close the zero valve, switch OFF the controller.

Either: TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV? RX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV 1 Or TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV:STAT? RX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV:STAT 1

Either: TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV? RX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV 0 Or TX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV:STAT? RX> :CAL:PRES:ZERO:VALV:STAT 0 Gets the condition of the zero valve.

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:CAL:PRES:ZERO:AUTO

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:ZERO:AUTO <Boolean>

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Parameter: <boolean>

0 - aborts a zero process

1 - starts a zero process

Short form: :CAL:ZERO:AUTO Function: Pressure zeroing Default: 0

Query Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:ZERO:AUTO?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Short form: :CAL:ZERO:AUTO? Function: Query progress of zero Response:

0 - Zero complete or not in progress. 1 - Zero in progress.

Description

This command starts or aborts a zero process. The progress of the zero can be monitored by using the query.

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:CAL:PRES:ZERO:TIME

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:ZERO:TIME

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Parameter: Numeric

Short form: :CAL:ZERO:TIME Function: Sets timed zero in hours. Default: -

Query Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:ZERO:TIME

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Short form: :CAL:ZERO:TIME? Function: Queries timed zero. Response: Integer number in hours.

Description

This command sets the time between zeroing function. The query sends the setting in hours.

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:CAL:PRES:ZERO:TIME:STAT

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:ZERO:TIME:STATe

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Parameter: <<boolean>>

Short form: :CAL:ZERO:TIME:STAT1 Function: Sets timed zero on/off. Default: 0

0 - sets timed zero to OFF 1 - sets timed zero to ON

Query Syntax

:CALibration[x]:[PRESsure]:ZERO:TIME:STATe?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Short form: :CAL:ZERO:TIME:STAT? Function: Queries the status of the timed zero ON or OFF. Response:

:CAL:ZERO:TIME:STAT 1 or :CAL:ZERO:TIME:STAT 0

Description

This command sets the time period for zero on or off. This query gets the status of the timed zero (on or off).

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DISPlay

The DISPlay subsystem shows the state of the display window.

:DISP:WIND

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function: Default:

Query Syntax

:DISP[x]:WIND?

where: x window index is 1 to 3 (top window is 1) Short form: :DISP[x]:WIND? Function: Asks for window for an allocated range. Response: Disp 1, 2 or 3 and the value in the selected units.

Description

This query returns the allocated range to a particular display window.

Example:

TX> :Disp1:Wind? RX> :DISP:WIND "979.44"

TX> :Disp2:Wind? RX> :DISP2:WIND "993.55

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INPut

The INPut subsystem shows the state of the logical inputs.

:INP:LOG

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function: Default:

Query Syntax

:INPut[x]:LOGic?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1),

Short form: :INP:LOG? Function: Asks for state of switch input within the controller module. Response: first parameter - 0 = OFF, 1 = ON

second parameter - measured pressure at the time of

switching (snapshot in current pressure units).

Description

This query returns the state of the switch input within the module and the pressure at time of switching operations.

Example :INP:LOG? :INP:LOG 0, 0.8321209 Current logic OFF, pressure was 0.8321209 in current pressure units when the module was switched to OFF condition.

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:INP:LOG:STAT

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Note: Only applies to the PACE1000 when the VFC option is fitted.

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function: Default:

Query Syntax

:INPut[x]:LOGic:STATe?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1),

Short form: :INP:LOG:STAT? Function: Asks for state of switch input. Response: 0 = OFF, 1 = ON

Description

This query returns the state of the switch input.

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INSTrument

The INSTrument subsystem gets information about the configuration of the instrument .

:INST:CAT:ALL

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:CATalog[x]:[ALL]?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Short form: :INST:CAT? Function: Query all ranges fitted Response: A list of comma separated strings of ranges fitted.

Description

This query returns all the ranges fitted to the instrument. The reply is a comma separated list of strings representing each range.

Example have a barometric option fitted. TX> :INST:CAT1? RX> :INST:CAT: "7.00barg","BAROMETER","8.00bara" TX> :INST:CAT2? RX> :INST:CAT: "3.50barg","BAROMETER","4.50bara"

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:INST:CONT:SENS

Applicability: PACE5000 and PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument(x):CONTroller(y]:SENse(z)

:Inst(x):Cont(y):Sens(z)?

INSTindex(x)wherexmustbe0or‘blank’ UsetheCONTindex(y)todeterminewhichcontrolmodule1(orblank)or2.Both:Inst:Contand :Inst:Cont1willaddresscontrolmodule1,whilst:Inst:Cont2addressesonlycontrolmodule2. UsetheSENSindex(z)todeterminewhichsensorasbelow.

Description

:INST:CONT:SENSor:INST:CONT:SENS1"2.00barg"returnsControlmodule1full‐scalerange sensor :INST:CONT:SENS2"7.00barg"returnsthe+veportsourcepressuresensorfull‐scale :INST:CONT:SENS3"1.00barg"returnsthe–veportvacuumpressuresensorfull‐scale :INST:CONT:SENS4"BAROMETER" :INST:CONT:SENS5""Referencesensorrangeiffitted :INST:CONT:SENS6""Notused :INST:CONT:SENS7"3.00bara"Returnsthepseudoabsoluterange

:INST:CONT:SENS8 "" Not used

Example TX> :Inst:Cont1:Sens2? RX> :INST:CONT1:SENS2 "7.00barg" 1st control module vacuum sensor TX> :Inst:Cont2:Sens4? RX> :INST:CONT2:SENS4 "BAROMETER" 2nd control module barometric sensor

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INST:DISP

Applicability: PACE6000

Command Syntax

:INSTrument:DISPlay

Parameter: Enumerated character single or dual

Short form: :INST:DISP Function: Sets the single or dual display mode.

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:DISPlay?

Short form: :INST:DISP? Function: Queries the display setting - single or dual. Response: Enumerated character single or dual

Description

This command sets the single or dual display mode. The query returns display setting single or dual display mode. Example: TX> :INST:DISP? //ask display mode RX> :INST:DISP SING //in single mode. TX> :INST:DISP DUAL //change to dual display mode TX> :INST:DISP? //ask display mode RX> :INST:DISP DUAL //in dual display mode TX> :INST:DISP SINGLE //change to single display mode TX> :INST:DISP? //ask display mode RX> :INST:DISP SING //change to single display mode.

In the single display mode: TX> :INST:CAT? RX> :INST:CAT "7.00barg","BAROMETER","8.00bara","3.50barg","4.50bara" TX> :INST:CAT2? RX> :INST:CAT2 "7.00barg","BAROMETER","8.00bara","3.50barg","4.50bara"

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:INST:LIM

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:[LIMits][x]?

where: x (sensor number) = 1, 2. . . 8 (default - 1).

Short form: :INST? Function: Queries the upper and lower full-scale limits of the fitted sensor ranges.

The index number x is used to index into the list of available ranges.

x Sensor PACE5000, PACE6000 Sensor PACE1000 1 Module 1: control sensor Internal sensor1 2 Module 1: source pressure +ve Internal sensor 2 3 Module 1: source pressure -ve Internal sensor 3 4 Module 1: barometric range (optional) External IDOS-1 5 Module 2: control sensor External IDOS-2 6 Module 2: source pressure +ve External IDOS-3 7 Module 2: source pressure -ve 8 Module 2: barometric range (optional) -

Response: A string representing the range, a number representing the upper

full-scale and a number representing the lower full-scale.

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Description

This query returns a string representing the range, a number representing the upper fullscale and lower full-scale. Example TX> :INST:LIM? RX> :INST:LIM "7.00barg", 7350.0000000, -1100.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM1? RX> :INST:LIM "7.00barg", 7350.0000000, -1100.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM2? RX> :INST:LIM2 "20.00barg", 21000.0000000, -1100.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM3? RX> :INST:LIM3 "2.00barg", 2100.0000000, -1100.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM4? RX> :INST:LIM4 "BAROMETER", 1207.5000000, 825.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM5? RX> :INST:LIM5 "3.50barg", 3675.0000000, -1100.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM6? RX> :INST:LIM6 "20.00barg", 21000.0000000, -1100.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM7? RX> :INST:LIM7 "10.00barg", 10500.0000000, -1100.0000000 TX> :INST:LIM8? RX> :INST:LIM8 "BAROMETER", 1365.0000000, 38.5000000

for a dual module instrument, both modules with the barometric option fitted.

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INST:MAC

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:MACaddress?

Short form: :INST:MAC? Function: Queries the MAC internet address. Response: Address string

Description

This command returns the address string. Example: TX> :INSTrument:MACaddress? RX> :INST:MAC “00-D0-1C-0B-1B-1A”

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INST:SENS

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INST:SENSor?

Short form: :INST:SENS? Function: Queries the transducer range (sensor). Response: Returns sensor range.

Description

This command returns the transducer range.

Example TX> :INST:SENS? RX> :INST:SENS "7.00barg" TX> :INST:SENS1? RX> :INST:SENS "7.00barg" TX> :INST:SENS2? RX> :INST:SENS2 "20.00barg" TX> :INST:SENS3? RX> :INST:SENS3 "2.00barg" TX> :INST:SENS4? RX> :INST:SENS4 "BAROMETER" TX> :INST:SENS5? RX> :INST:SENS5 "3.50barg" TX> :INST:SENS6? RX> :INST:SENS6 "20.00barg" TX> :INST:SENS7? RX> :INST:SENS7 "10.00barg" TX> :INST:SENS8? RX> :INST:SENS8 "BAROMETER"

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INST:SENS:CALD

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INST:SENS[x]:CALD[y]?

where x (sensor number) = 1, 2. . . . . 8 (default -1) y = 1, 2, 3 . . . . .10 (y times last calibration date)

Short form: :INST:SENS:CALD? Function: Queries sensor calibration dates. Response: Returns sensor [x] with [y] calibration date:

where x is the sensor number.

x = 1, 2. . . . . 8

where y is the y

calibration date for sensor x.

y = 1, 2, 3 . . . . .10 calibration dates stored for each sensor.

Description

This query returns the following: Example

TX> :INST:SENS5:CALD1? RX> :INST:SENS5:CALD 2009, 11, 21

This shows that the module 2 control sensor was last calibrated on 21st November 2009 and the previous calibration was on 17

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November 2009.

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:INST:SENS:FULL

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:SENSe[x]:FULLscale?

where: x = 1, 2…8 is the sensor number. It defaults to 1. Short form: :INST:SENS:FULL? Function: Queries sensor full-scale value. Response: Returns the full-scale value of the selected sensor.

x SensorPACE5000, PACE6000 PACE1000 x SensorPACE5000, PACE6000 PACE1000

1 Module 1: control sensor

2 Module 1: source pressure +ve

3 Module 1: source pressure -ve

Module 1: barometric range

(optional)

Internal sensor1

Internal sensor 2

Internal sensor 3

External IDOS-1

5 Module 2: control sensor

6 Module 2: source pressure +ve

7 Module 2: source pressure -ve -

Module 2: barometric range

(optional)

External IDOS-2

External IDOS-3

Description

This query returns the following:

:INST:SENS:FULL? :INST:SENS:FULL 7.0000000 Default - module 1 control sensor full-scale.

:INST:SENS1:FULL? :INST:SENS:FULL 7.0000000 Returns module 1 control sensor full-scale.

:INST:SENS2:FULL? :INST:SENS2:FULL 20.0000000 Returns module 1 +ve source sensor full-scale.

:INST:SENS3:FULL? :INST:SENS3:FULL 2.0000000 Returns module 1 -ve source sensor full-scale.

:INST:SENS4:FULL? :INST:SENS4:FULL 1.1500000 Returns module 1 barometric sensor full-scale.

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:INST:SENS5:FULL? :INST:SENS5:FULL 3.5000000 Returns module 2 control sensor full-scale.

:INST:SENS6:FULL? :INST:SENS2:FULL 20.0000000 Returns module 2 +ve source sensor full-scale.

:INST:SENS7:FULL? :INST:SENS7:FULL 10.0000000 Returns module 2 -ve source sensor full-scale.

:INST:SENS8:FULL? :INST:SENS8:FULL 1.1500000 Returns module 2 barometric sensor full-scale.

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INST:SENS:NEG

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:SENSor[x]:NEGCal?

where: x = 1, 2…8 is the sensor number. It defaults to 1. Short form: :INST:SENS:NEG? Function: Queries sensor negative calibration. Response: <boolean>: 0 - negative calibration not supported

1 - negative calibration supported.

x SensorPACE5000, PACE6000 PACE1000 x SensorPACE5000, PACE6000 PACE1000

1 Module 1: control sensor

2 Module 1: source pressure +ve

3 Module 1: source pressure -ve

Module 1: barometric range

(optional)

Internal sensor1

Internal sensor 2

Internal sensor 3

External IDOS-1

5 Module 2: control sensor

6 Module 2: source pressure +ve

7 Module 2: source pressure -ve -

Module 2: barometric range

(optional)

Description

This command query returns sensor negative calibration supported or not supported. Used in DPI515 emulation; for PACE5000/6000 this query always returns ‘1’.

:INST:SENS:NEGC? :INST:SENS:NEGC 1 Default - module 1 control sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS1:NEGC? :INST:SENS:NEGC 1 Returns module 1 control sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS2:NEGC? :INST:SENS2:NEGC 1 Returns module 1 +ve source sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS3:NEGC? :INST:SENS3:NEGC 1 Returns module 1 -ve source sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS4:NEGC? :INST:SENS4:NEGC 1 Returns module 1 barometric sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS5:NEGC? :INST:SENS5:NEGC 1 Returns module 2 control sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS6:NEGC? :INST:SENS2:NEGC 1 Returns module 2 +ve source sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS7:NEGC? :INST:SENS7:NEGC 1 Returns module 2 -ve source sensor NEGcal.

:INST:SENS8:NEGC? :INST:SENS8:NEGC 1 Returns module 2 barometric sensor NEGcal.

External IDOS-2

External IDOS-3

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INST:SENS:READ

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:SENSor[x]:READing?

Short form: :INST:SENS:READ? Function: Queries sensor zero reading. Response: Gets reading of selected sensor [x].

where x is the sensor number.

x = 1, 2. . . . . 8

Description

This query gets the filtered reading followed by the instantaneous reading from the selected sensor.

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INST:SENS:SN

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:SENSor[x]:Serial Number?

Short form: :INST:SENS:SN? Function: Queries the sensor serial number. Response: Gets the serial number of selected sensor [x].

where x is the sensor number.

x = 1, 2. . . . . 8

Description

This query gets the serial number of selected sensor.

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:INST:SENS:ZERO

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

INSTrument:SENSor:ZERO

where: x = 1, 2…8 is the sensor number. Parameter: <integer> 1, 2…8 Short form: INST:SENS:ZERO Function: Performs a zero on the selected sensor specified in the sensor index.

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:SENSor[x]:ZERO?

where: x = 1, 2…8 is the sensor number. It defaults to 1. Short form: :INST:SENS:ZERO? Function: Queries sensor zero condition.

Response: Gets zero condition [y] of selected sensor [x].

where x is the sensor number.

x = 1, 2. . . . . 8

y =

0 Zero ok 1 Zero in progress 2 Zero timed out 3 Zero outside limits 4 Zero aborted

Description

The command selects a sensor and performs a zero. The query gets the zero condition after a zero has been performed on the selected sensor.

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:INST:SN

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:SN[x]?

where: x = 1, 2…7 is the hardware circuit number. It defaults to 1. Short form: :INST:SN? Function: Used to query the serial numbers of the instrument hardware and options.

Response: Integers representing serial numbers.

Description

This query returns the serial numbers of the hardware installed.

x Hardware circuit x Hardware circuit 1 User interface (instrument main board) 5 Analogue Output 2 † 2 Controller 1 * 6 VFC 1 † 3 Controller 2 * 7 VFC 2 † 4Analogue Output 1 †

Notes:

1. Depending on future instrument development, additional numbers may be included.

2. * not applicable to PACE indicators.

† option must be fitted.

Example

TX> :INST:SN? RX> :INST:SN 68795

TX> :INST:SN1? RX> :INST:SN 68795

TX> :INST:SN2? RX> :INST:SN2 2803347

TX> :INST:SN3? RX> :INST:SN3 65795

In this example, ‘RX> :INST:SN5 0’ and ‘RX> :INST:SN7 0’ mean the 2

VFC board are not installed.

TX> :INST:SN4? RX> :INST:SN4 68884

TX> :INST:SN5? RX> :INST:SN5 0

TX> :INST:SN6? RX> :INST:SN6 88704

TX> :INST:SN7? RX> :INST:SN7 0

Analogue Output and

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:INST:TASK

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:INSTrument:TASK

Parameter: Enumerated

Short form: :INST:TASK Function: Sets the task

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:TASK?

Short form: :INST:TASK? Function: Used to query the task set. Response: Enumerated character representing task.

Description

This command sets the task and the query returns the task setting.

PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 AERONAUTICAL ¸ AIRFIELD ¸ AIRSPEEDLEAK ¸ ALTLEAK ¸ BAROGRAPH ¸ BASIC ¸¸¸ BURSTTEST ¸ ¸ DIVIDER ¸ ¸ LEAKTEST¸¸¸ PRESET ¸ ¸ SWITCHTEST ¸ ¸ TESTPROGRAM ¸ ¸

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:INST:TASK:AERO

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:INSTrument:TASK:AERO:[RANGe]

Parameter:

Short form: :INST:TASK:AERO Function: Sets the aero ranges: pressure, altitude, speed and MACH.

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:TASK:AERO:[RANGe]?

Short form: :INST:TASK:AERO? Function: Used to query the task set. Response: Integers representing task numbers.

Description

The command sets the aero ranges: pressure, altitude, speed and MACH. This query returns the aero range setting.

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:INST:UNIT

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INStrument:UNIT?

where: x = 1, 2…32 is the unit number. It defaults to 1. Short form: :INST:UNIT? Function: Used to query the units of measurement available. This does not query

the current unit in use (refer to the ‘UNIT’ family of commands/queries).

Response: Enumerated character string.

Description

This command sets the units of measurement available to the instrument.

TX> :INST:UNIT1? RX> :INST:UNIT MBAR

TX> :INST:UNIT2? RX> :INST:UNIT2 BAR

TX> :INST:UNIT3? RX> :INST:UNIT3 PA

TX> :INST:UNIT4? RX> :INST:UNIT4 HPA

TX> :INST:UNIT5? RX> :INST:UNIT5 KPA

TX> :INST:UNIT6? RX> :INST:UNIT6 MPA

TX> :INST:UNIT7? RX> :INST:UNIT7 MMHG

TX> :INST:UNIT8? RX> :INST:UNIT8 CMHG

TX> :INST:UNIT9? RX> :INST:UNIT9 MHG

TX> :INST:UNIT10?RX> :INST:UNIT10 INHG

TX> :INST:UNIT11? RX> :INST:UNIT11 KG/CM2

TX> :INST:UNIT12? RX> :INST:UNIT12 KG/M2

TX> :INST:UNIT13? RX> :INST:UNIT13 MMH2O_4

TX> :INST:UNIT14? RX> :INST:UNIT14 CMH2O_4

TX> :INST:UNIT15? RX> :INST:UNIT15 MH2O_4

TX> :INST:UNIT16? RX> :INST:UNIT16 MMH2O_20

TX> :INST:UNIT17? RX> :INST:UNIT17 CMH2O_20

TX> :INST:UNIT18? RX> :INST:UNIT18 MH2O_20

TX> :INST:UNIT19? RX> :INST:UNIT19 TORR

TX> :INST:UNIT20? RX> :INST:UNIT20 ATM

TX> :INST:UNIT21? RX> :INST:UNIT21 PSI

TX> :INST:UNIT22? RX> :INST:UNIT22 LB/FT2

TX> :INST:UNIT23? RX> :INST:UNIT23 INH2O_4

TX> :INST:UNIT24? RX> :INST:UNIT24 INH2O_20

TX> :INST:UNIT25? RX> :INST:UNIT25 INH2O_60

TX> :INST:UNIT26? RX> :INST:UNIT26 FTH2O_4

TX> :INST:UNIT27? RX> :INST:UNIT27 FTH2O_20

TX> :INST:UNIT28? RX> :INST:UNIT28 FTH2O_60

TX> :INST:UNIT29? RX> :INST:UNIT29 USER1

TX> :INST:UNIT30? RX> :INST:UNIT30 USER2

TX> :INST:UNIT31? RX> :INST:UNIT31 USER3

TX> :INST:UNIT32? RX> :INST:UNIT32 USER4

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:INST:VERS

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:INSTrument:VERSion[x]?

where: x = 1, 2…15 is the software version. It defaults to 1. Short form: :INST:VERS[x]? Function: Queries the software versions of the instrument and options. Response: Returns strings representing the software version: Description

x Software item x Software item 1 Instrument main code 9 Analogue output board 1 boot code 2 Instrument OS build 10 Analogue output board 2 main code 3 Instrument boot ROM 11 Analogue output board 2 boot code 4 Controller 1 main code 12 VFC board 1 main code 5 Controller 1 Boot code 13 VFC board 1 boot code 6 Controller 2 main code 14 VFC board 2 main code 7 Controller 2 Boot code 15 VFC board 2 boot code 8 Analogue output board 1 main code

Example

TX> :Inst:Vers? RX> :INST:VERS "00.01.09" TX> :Inst:Vers1? RX> :INST:VERS "00.01.09" TX> :Inst:Vers2? RX> :INST:VERS2 "01.06.16" TX> :Inst:Vers3? RX> :INST:VERS3 "01.01.04" TX> :Inst:Vers4? RX> :INST:VERS4 "02.00.29" TX> :Inst:Vers5? RX> :INST:VERS5 "01.00.00"

Note: A return of an empty string means the corresponding option is not installed.

TX> :Inst:Vers6? RX> :INST:VERS6 "02.00.29" TX> :Inst:Vers7? RX> :INST:VERS7 "01.00.00" TX> :Inst:Vers8? RX> :INST:VERS8 "00.01.53" TX> :Inst:Vers9? RX> :INST:VERS9 "00.00.40" TX> :Inst:Vers10? RX> :INST:VERS10 "" TX> :Inst:Vers11? RX> :INST:VERS11 ""

TX> :Inst:Vers12? RX> :INST:VERS12 "00.01.53" TX> :Inst:Vers13? RX> :INST:VERS13 "00.00.40" TX> :Inst:Vers14? RX> :INST:VERS14 "" TX> :Inst:Vers15? RX> :INST:VERS15 ""

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OUTPut

The OUTPut subsystem turns the pressure controller on/off and controls the state of the logical outputs.

:OUTP:STAT

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:OUTPut[x]:STATe <Boolean>

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Parameter: <boolean>

0- turn controller off 1 - turns controller on

Short form: :OUTP Function: Turn the pressure controller on/off Default: 0

Query Syntax

:OUTPut:STATe?

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1)

Short form: :OUTP? Function: Asks for state of pressure controller Response: 0 - controller off

1 - controller on

Description

Sets or queries the state of the pressure controller.

Example

TX> :OUTP:STAT? RX> :OUTP:STAT 0 The module 1 controller currently turned off.

To turn the module 1 controller off: TX> :OUTP:STAT OFF

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:OUTP:LOG

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Note: The VFC option must be fitted.

Command Syntax

:OUTP[x]:LOGic[y]

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1) and y = 1, 2 or 3 represents the relay number (default - 1).

Parameter: <boolean>

OFF - turn relay [y] OFF ON - turn relay [y] ON

[y] = 1, 2 or 3 Short form: :OUTP:LOG Function: Turns relay ON and OFF Default: Relay 1 of module 1

Query Syntax

where: x (module) = 1 or 2 (default - 1) and y = 1, 2 or 3 represents the relay number (default - 1).

:OUTP[x]:LOGic[y]?

Short form: :OUTP:LOG? Function: Asks for relay ON/OFF status. Response: 0 - relay OFF

1 - relay ON

Description

With the volt-free contact option installed and each relay set to ‘communication’ through the front panel control. The three relays can be queried and switched on and off. Omitting [x] or [y], the default of 1 is used. These commands return an error message: “The option board is not configured correctly”, if the volt-free contact option is installed but the relay not set to ‘communication’.

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Example

TX> :OUTP:LOG? RX>:OUTP:LOG0 //relay1 of VFC 1 is currently OFF.

TX> :OUTP:LOG2 ON TX>:OUTP:LOG2? RX>:OUTP:LOG2 1 //relay2 of VFC 1 is now turned ON.

TX> :OUTP:LOG3? RX>:OUTP:LOG3 0 // relay3 currently OFF

TX> :OUTP:LOG3 ON TX> :OUTP:LOG3? RX>:OUTP:LOG3 1 // relay3 ON If the relay is not set to ‘communication’ through front panel, it will not be switchable and an error message will be produced: TX> :OUTP:LOG1? TX>:SYST:ERR? RX>:SYST:ERR -240, “The option board is not configured correctly” If the VFC option is not installed, an error message will be produced: TX> :OUTP2:LOG1? TX>:SYST:ERR? RX>:SYST:ERR -241, “Hardware missing”, i.e. there is no 2nd VFC board installed in the PACE6000 instrument.

TX> :OUTP:LOG2 ON TX>:OUTP:LOG2? RX>:OUTP:LOG2 1 //relay2 of VFC 1 is currently ON.

TX> :OUTP:LOG ON TX>:OUTP:LOG? RX>:OUTP:LOG 1 //relay1 ON

TX> :OUTP:LOG2? RX>:OUTP:LOG2 0 // relay2 currently OFF

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:OUTP:ISOL:STAT

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:OUTPut[x]:ISOLation:STATe

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <boolean>

0 OFF - turn isolation valve of the module [x] OFF

1 ON - turn isolation valve of the module [x] ON Short form: :OUTP:ISOL:STAT Function: Turns isolation valve ON and OFF Default: -

Query Syntax

:OUTPut[x]:ISOLation:STATe?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :OUTP:ISOL:STAT? Function: Asks for isolation valve ON/OFF status. Response: 0 - isolation valve OFF

1 - isolation valve ON

(default - 1)

Description

The isolation valve of the module [x] can be queried and switched on and off.

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SENSe

The SENSe subsystem selects, configures and queries the measurement functions of the instrument.

SENS:ALT

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

SENSe:ALTitude?

Short form: SENS:ALT? Function: This query reads the aeronautical sensor. Response: A decimal, altitude reading in the current aeronautical units.

Description

Queries the altitude reading for the aeronautical sensor in the selected aeronautical units.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

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:SENS:ALT:INL

Applicability: PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:ALTitude]:INLimits <number>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <decimal> in limits value as % full-scale

Short form: :SENS:INL <number> Function: The instrument has an in-limits indicator. This can generate a

service request when the pressure is within limits for a set time period.

Default: 0.01 % full-scale

minimum 0 % full-scale

maximum 100 % full-scale

Query Syntax

(default - 1)

:SENSe[x][:ALTitude]:INLimits?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:INL? Function: Query in-limits value Response: Decimal representing in-limits value as % full-scale.

Description

Sets the in-limits value.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

(default - 1)

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:SENS:ALT:INL:TIME

Applicability: PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:ALTitude]:INLimits:TIME <number>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <integer> in-limits time in seconds

Short form: :SENS:INL:TIME <number> Function: Sets the time that the pressure has to be within limits before

generating a service request.

Default: 2 seconds

minimum 2 seconds

maximum 999 seconds

Query Syntax

(default - 1)

:SENSe[x][:ALTitude]:INLimits:TIME?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:INL:TIME? Function: Query in-limits timers. Response: Number representing in-limits time in seconds.

Description

Sets the in-limits timer value.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

(default - 1)

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SENS:ALT:RANG

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

SENSe:ALTitude:RANGe?

Short form: SENS:ALT:RANG? Function: This queries the range of the aeronautical sensor. Response: A string (number), representing altitude range in pressure units.

example: 1.30 bara

Description

Queries the range of the aeronautical sensor in pressure units.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

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SENS:ALT:SLEW

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

SENSE:ALTitude:SLEW

Parameter: <string>

Short form: SENS:ALT:SLEW Function: Sets the rate set-point for altitude slew.

Default: -

Query Syntax

SENSe:ALTitude:SLEW?

Short form: SENS:ALT:SLEW? Function: Queries the rate set-point for altitude slew. Response: Decimal number representing the rate set-point for altitude slew

(rate of climb) or (vertical speed) in current units.

Description

This command sets the rate set-point for altitude slew. The query gets the rate set-point for altitude (rate of climb) or (vertical speed) per second or minute.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

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SENS:AIRF:QFE

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

SENSe:AIRField:QFE?

Short form: SENS:AIRF:QFE? Function: This query reads the QFE value when the instrument is in airfield mode. Response: A decimal reading in selected units of pressure.

Description

Queries the QFE reading, returns the QFE reading in selected units of pressure when the instrument is in airfield mode.

Note: QFE is the mean sea level pressure corrected for temperature and adjusted for a specific site (i.e. a datum such as an airfield).

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SENS:AIRF:QFF

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

SENSe:AIRField:QFF?

Short form: SENS:AIRF:QFF? Function: This query reads the QFF value when the instrument is in airfield mode. Response: A decimal reading in selected units of pressure.

Description

Queries the QFF reading, returns the QFF reading in selected units of pressure when the instrument is in airfield mode.

Note: QFF is the mean sea level pressure derived from the barometric pressure calculated, assuming mean long term values of temperature and relative humidity, for a specific site. (i.e. the QFF is the location value plotted on the surface synoptic chart).

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SENS:AIRF:QNH

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

SENSe:AIRField:QNH?

Short form: SENS:AIRF:QNH? Function: This query reads the QNH value when the instrument is in airfield mode. Response: A decimal reading in selected units of pressure.

Description

Queries the QNH reading, returns the QNH reading in selected units of pressure when the instrument is in airfield mode.

Note: QNH is the pressure measured at a specific site then reduced to mean sea level pressure.

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SENS:MACH

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

SENSe:MACH?

Short form: SENS:MACH? Function: This query reads the aeronautical sensors. Response: A decimal reading in MACH number.

Description

Queries the MACH reading.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

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:SENS:MACH:INL

Applicability: PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:MACH]:INLimits <number>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <decimal> MACH in limits value as % full-scale

Short form: :SENS:MACH:INL <number> Function: The instrument has a MACH in-limits indicator. This can generate a

service request when the MACH value is within limits for a set time period.

Default: 0.01 % full-scale

minimum 0 % full-scale

maximum 100 % full-scale

Query Syntax

(default - 1)

:SENSe[x][:MACH]:INLimits?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:MACH:INL? Function: Query MACH in-limits value Response: Decimal representing MACH in-limits value as % full-scale.

Description

Sets the in-limits value.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

(default - 1)

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:SENS:MACH:INL:TIME

Applicability: PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:MACH]:INLimits:TIME <number>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <integer> MACH in-limits time in seconds

Short form: :SENS:MACH:INL:TIME <number> Function: Sets the time that the MACH value has to be within limits before

generating a service request.

Default: 2 seconds

minimum 2 seconds

maximum 999 seconds

Query Syntax

(default - 1)

:SENSe[x][:MACH]:INLimits:TIME?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:MACH:INL:TIME? Function: Query MACH in-limits timers. Response: Number representing MACH in-limits time in seconds.

Description

Sets the MACH in-limits timer value.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

(default - 1)

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SENS:MACH:RANG

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

SENSe[2]:MACH:RANG

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: Short form: SENS:MACH:RANG Function: Sets the MACH range

Query Syntax

SENSe:MACH:SLEW?

Short form: SENS:MACH:RANG? Function: This queries the MACH range. Response: A string (number), repesenting MACH range.

(default - 1)

Description

Queries the MACH range reading.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

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SENS:MACH:SLEW

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

SENSe[2]:MACH:SLEW

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: Short form: SENS:MACH:SLEW Function: Sets the rate set-point for MACH slew.

Query Syntax

SENSe:MACH:SLEW?

Short form: SENS:MACH:SLEW? Function: Queries the rate set-point for MACH slew. Response: A decimal, pressure reading/second in MACH.

(default - 1)

Description

This command sets the rate set-point for MACH slew. The query gets the rate set-point for MACH.

Note: If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error: -221. Settings conflict.

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:SENS:PRES

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:SENSe[:PRESsure]?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS? Function: This query reads the sensor which has been selected by the RANGE

command. Response: A decimal, pressure reading in the current units.

(default - 1)

Description

Queries the pressure reading for the selected sensor in the selected units. The sensor can be changed see, :SENSe[:PRESsure]:RANGe. Example

TX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG?

TX> :SENS1:PRES? RX> :SENS:PRES 3616.9282227 TX> :Sens2:Pres? RX> :SENS2:PRES 3617.1921387

TX> :SENS2:PRES? RX> :SENS2:PRES 4615.0807447 The reading is also changed to pseudo-absolute mode.

Note: :SOURe[:PRESsure]:RANGe command does not change ‘SENS?’ reading. It changes the front-panel display.

RX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG "3.50barg" Currently module 2 sensing range is in gauge mode. TX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG "4.50bara" TX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG? RX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG "4.50bara" It has been changed to pseudo-absolute mode.

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:SENS:PRES:AVER

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[:PRESsure]:AVERage

Parameter: Short form: :SENS:AVE Function: Enables current average pressure value to be sent.

Query Syntax

:SENSe[:PRESsure]:AVERage?

Short form: :SENS:AVE? Function: Query average pressure value Response: Current average pressure value.

Description

This command query gets the average pressure value and the current pressure units.

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:SENS:PRES:AVER:RES

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[:PRESsure]:AVERage:RESet

Parameter: Short form: :SENS:AVE:RES Function: Resets average, minimum and maximum pressure readings.

Query Syntax

n/a

Short form: Function: Response:

Description

This command resets the maximum, average and minimum pressure readings.

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:SENS:PRES:AVER:TIME

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[:PRESsure]:AVERage:TIME

Parameter: Short form: :SENS:AVE:TIME Function: Sets the averaging function time period.

Query Syntax

n/a

Short form: Function: Response:

Description

This command sets the averaging function time period.

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:SENS:PRES:INL

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:INLimits?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:INL? Function: Query in-limits value Response: First parameter - current pressure.

Second parameter - in limit:

(default - 1)

0 = not in limits 1 = in limits

Description

This command query gets the in-limits value and the in-limits status:

Example

TX> :SENS:PRES:INL? RX> :SENS:PRES:INL 990.0527344, 0

Example

TX> :SENS:PRES:INL? RX> :SENS:PRES:INL 990.0527344, 1

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:SENS:PRES:INL:TIME

Applicability: PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:INLimits:TIME <number>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <integer> pressure in-limits time in seconds

Short form: :SENS:PRES:INL:TIME <number> Function: Sets the time that the pressure value has to be within limits before

generating a service request.

Default: 2 seconds

minimum 2 seconds

maximum 999 seconds

Query Syntax

(default - 1)

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:INLimits:TIME?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:PRES:INL:TIME? Function: Query pressure in-limits timers. Response: Number representing pressure in-limits time in seconds.

Description

Sets the pressure in-limits timer value.

(default - 1)

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:SENS:PRES:SLEW

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:SLEW?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:SLEW? Function: Asks for current slew rate. Response: Decimal number representing slew rate always in current pressure units

per second.

(default - 1)

Description

This query gets the slew rate of the input pressure always in second.

Example

TX> :SENS:PRES:SLEW? RX> :SENS:PRES:SLEW -20.1089802

Example

TX> :SENS2:PRES:SLEW? RX> :SENS2:PRES:SLEW -20.0536633

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A constant input pressure gives a slew rate of: 0.0.

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:SENS:PRES:BAR

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:BARometer?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:BAR? Function: Queries the barometric pressure value. Response: <number> in the selected units of pressure measurement.

Description

Returns the barometric pressure measured by the optional barometric transducer. If the optional barometric transducer is not fitted the response is zero pressure.

(default - 1)

Example :SENS:PRES:BAR? :SENS:PRES:BAR 982.8430904 (this value in mbar).

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:SENS:PRES:RANG

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:RANGe <string>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <string> range information

Short form: :SENS:RANG Function: Used to select a range to be sensed.

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:RANGe?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:RANG? Function: Asks for currently sensed range. Response: A string (number), representing the selected pressure range in pressure

units.

example: 3.50 barg

Description

This command selects the pressure range to be used for returning the pressure reading, also see the SOURCe:RANGe command.

Ranges of module2 can be found by the query:

Example 1

Example

Note:

The command parameter, "4.50bara", has to be typed exactly. It is case-sensitive and not typo-error tolerant. The command does not affect on instrument front-panel display. Use :SOUR:PRES:RANG to change front-panel range display. (See instrument user’s manual).

TX> :INST:CAT2:ALL? RX> :INST:CAT2:ALL "3.50barg","BAROMETER","4.50bara" This shows that module2 has three ranges.

The current range selected by module2 can be found by the query:

TX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG? RX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG "3.50barg"

To select a different range of module 2 use the command: TX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG "4.50bara"

Selection confirmed by query: TX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG? RX> :SENS2:PRES:RANG "4.50bara"

(default - 1)

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:SENS:PRES:RES

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:RESolution <string>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <integer> resolution information

Short form: :SENS:RES Function: Used to select a resolution to be used.

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:RESolution?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:RES? Function: Asks for current resolution. Response: An integer from 4 to 7 representing selected resolution.

(default - 1)

Description

This command selects the resolution to be used for showing the pressure reading in the front panel display.

TX> :SENS:PRES:RES?

Example 1

Example

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RX> :SENS:PRES:RES 6 The resolution can be changed by the command, such as: TX> :SENS:PRES:RES 4

Query again confirms that the resolution has been changed to ‘4’ :

TX> :SENS:PRES:RES? RX> :SENS:PRES:RES 4

Any resolution number outside the 4 to 7 boundary generates error messages, such as: TX> :SENS2:PRES:RES 8 TX> :SYST:ERR?

RX> :SYST:ERR -222,"Data out of range; Parameter 1" TX> :SENS2:PRES:RES 3 TX> :SYST:ERR? RX> :SYST:ERR -222,"Data out of range; Parameter 1"

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:SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:HEAD <enumerated>,<decimal>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameters: <enumerated> AIR - Air used as gas

<numeric> Height of gas in metres. Short form:: SENS:CORR:HEAD <enumerated>,<numeric> Function: Head correction parameters. Default: Enumerated AIR

decimal 0

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:HEAD?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: SENS:CORR:HEAD? Function: Query gas and height of head correction. Response: AIR/NITRogen and height in metres (+100 to -100).

(default - 1)

NITRogen - Nitrogen used as gas

(default - 1)

Description

A correction must be made if the unit under test is at a different height from the instrument. This command programs the gas used and the height difference.

Example 1

Example

Note: NITROGEN or NITR is an enumerated data type (not in punctuation marks), not a string and is not case-sensitive and can have a short form.

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TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD AIR, -0.7500000

Head correction can be set to a new height by the command:

TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD AIR, 1.2 Another query will confirm the height change:

TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD AIR, 1.2000000

Head correction can be set for another gas by:

TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD NITROGEN, 1.2 Another query will confirm the height change:

TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD NITR, 1.2000000

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:SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STAT

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:HEAD:STATe <Boolean>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter <boolean>

0 - Disables head correction 1 - Enables head correction

Short form:: SENS:CORR:HEAD:STAT <Boolean> Function: Enables/disables head correction. Default: 0

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:HEAD:STATe?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:CORR:HEAD:STAT? Function: Query head correction state Response: 0 - head correction off

1 - head correction on

(default - 1)

Description

This command enables or disables the head correction compensation. Example

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TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STATe? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STAT 0 Head correction off

It can be turned on and off by: TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STATe on TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STATe off

Or by: TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STATe 1 TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:HEAD:STATe 0

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:SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:OFFSet

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <decimal> tare offset value in current pressure units.

Short form: :SENS:OFFS Function: Subtracts the offset value from the processed reading. Default: 0

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:OFFSet?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:OFFS? Function: Asks for the tare value. Response: Number corresponding to the tare offset value.

(default - 1)

Description

Example

TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS 0.0 Offset is zero.

Offset can be changed to 100 mbar by sending, (instrument must be in mbar): TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS 100

Send query again to confirm offset has changed: TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS 100.0000000

Note:

The offset depends on the units of measurement used by the instrument. If changed from mbar to bar, the same query will be returned:

TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS?

RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS 0.1000000

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:SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STAT

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:OFFSet:STATe

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <boolean>

0 - disables offset 1 - enables offset

Short form: :SENS:OFFS:STAT Function: Enables and disables the offset function.

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:HEAD:OFFSet:STATe?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:OFFS:STAT? Function: Asks if offset function is on or off. Response: 1 (on)

0 (off)

(default - 1)

Description

This command enables and disables the offset function. The query gets the state of the offset (or tare) on or off.

Example

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:SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STATe TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STATe? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STAT 0 The offset correction disabled.

Offset can be enabled and disabled by sending: TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STATe on TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STATe off

Or by: TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STATe 1 TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:OFFS:STATe 0

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:SENS:PRES:CORR:VOL

Applicability: PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter:

Short form: Function: Default:

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:CORRection:VOLume?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:PRES:CORR:VOL? Function: Ask for the estimated volume of the system connected to the instrument. Response: Decimal number in litres corresponding to volume.

(default - 1)

Description

The instrument calculates and reports the volume of the system connected.

Example

TX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:VOL? RX> :SENS:PRES:CORR:VOL 0.0150000

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:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:FILTer:[LPASs]:BAND <number>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <decimal> filter band response value in % full-scale.

Short form: :SENS:FILT:BAND Function: Used to set-up the response band component of the filter. Default: 0

minimum 0

maximum 100.0

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:FILTer:[LPASs]:BAND?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:FILT:BAND? Function: Ask for filter step response band parameter. Response: Number corresponding to filter step response value in % full-scale.

(default - 1)

Description

The digital low pass filter has a response band configured as percentage of full-scale. e.g., defaults to 0.05 %FS. If the reading has changed by more than the configured band response value then the filtering is ignored for that conversion and the pressure goes instantly to the new value.

Example

:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND?

RX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND 50.0000000 The current setting for the filter band is 50% of full-scale, i.e., the filter applies only when the change of pressure is within this band.

It can be changed to another number, (for example: 12% of full-scale), by sending: TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND 12 TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND? RX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:BAND 12.0000000

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:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:FILTer:[LPASs]:FREQuency <number>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <decimal> filter averaging time in seconds.

Short form: :SENS:FILT:FREQ Function: Used to set up the averaging component of the filter. Default: 0

minimum 0

maximum 20

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:FILTer:[LPASs]:FREQuency?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:FILT:FREQ? Function: Ask for filter average parameter. Response: Decimal number corresponding to filter average time in seconds.

(default - 1)

Description

A digital low pass filter can be applied to the pressure reading. This is a first order low pass filter, the time constant depends on the value set by this command.

Note:

The decimal number used by the command and query does not represent frequency even though ‘FREQ’ is used.

Example

:SENS:PRES:FILT? TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT? RX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT 0

:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ? RX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ 2.0000000 The current setting for low-pass filter’s time constant is 2 seconds.

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It can be set to another value, such as: TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ 1.76 TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ? RX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:FREQ 1.7600000

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:SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT

Applicability: PACE1000, PACE5000, PACE6000

Command Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:FILTer[:LPASs]:[STATE] <Boolean>

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Parameter: <Boolean>

0 - Disables low pass filter 1 - Enables low pass filter

Short form: :SENS:FILT <Boolean> Function: Sets low pass filter ON or OFF. Default: OFF

Query Syntax

:SENSe[x][:PRESsure]:FILTer[:LPASs]:[STATe]?

where x = 1 or 2 is the module number

Short form: :SENS:FILT? Function: Query state (on or off) for the low pass filter Response: 1 (ON) 0 (OFF)

(default - 1)

Description

This command is used to enable or disable the low pass filter for producing a more stable reading. An ‘intelligent’ filter is implemented so that any noise in the system is filtered while step changes pass straight through the filter.

Example :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT? RX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT 0 The filter is currently off.

It can be set on and off by TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT on TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT off

Or by TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT 1 TX> :SENS:PRES:FILT:LPAS:STAT 0

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:SENS:PRES:MAX

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:SENSe:[PRESsure]:MAXimum?

Short form: :SENS:MAX? Function: This query reads the maximum pressure. Response: A reading of the current set maximum pressure in selected pressure units.

Description

Queries the current maximum setting for pressure.

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:SENS:PRES:MAX:RES

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

SENSe:[PRESsure]:MAXimum:RESet

Parameter: Short form: Function: Resets maximum, average and minimum pressure readings.

Query Syntax

n/a

Short form: Function: Response:

Description

Command resets the maximum, average and minimum pressure readings.

SENS:MAX:RES

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:SENS:PRES:MIN

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

SENSe:PRESsure:MINimum?

Short form: SENS:MIN? Function: This query reads the minimum pressure. Response: A reading of the current set minimum pressure in selected pressure units.

Description

Queries the current minimum setting for pressure.

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:SENS:PRES:MIN:RES

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

SENSe:[PRESsure]:MINimum:RESet

Parameter: Short form: Function: Resets minimum, average and maximum pressure readings.

Query Syntax

n/a

Short form: Function: Response:

Description

This command resets minimum, average and maximum pressure readings.

SENS:MIN:RES

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Command Syntax

n/a

Parameter: Short form: Function:

Query Syntax

:SENS:PRES:PERC

SENSe:[PRESsure]:PERCent

Short form: SENS:PERC? Function: This query reads the percentage pressure. Response: A reading of the current set percentage pressure.

Description

Queries the current percentage pressure reading.

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:SENS:PRES:PERC:SPAN

Applicability: PACE1000

Command Syntax

SENSe:[PRESsure]:PERCent:SPAN

Parameter: NONE|FS|SPAN Short form: SENS:PERC:SPAN Function: Sets the percentage span.

Query Syntax

SENSe:[PRESsure]:PERCent:SPAN

Short form: SENS:PERC:SPAN? Function: This query reads the percentage span. Response: A reading of the current set percentage span.

Description

Sets the percentage span: NONE|FS|SPAN. Queries the current percentage span setting.

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