Hioki 9518-01 Instruction Manual

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9518-01

Instruction Manual

GB-IB INTERFACE

For 3532-50, 3522-50, 3511-50 LCR HiTESTER

Sept. 2018 Revised edition 10 9518A983-10 18-09H

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Contents

Introduction i

Chapter 1 Before Use 1

1.1 Check of External Appearance and Accessories 1

1.2 Shipping Precautions

1.3 Points for Attention During Use

1.4 Installing the GP-IB Interface

Chapter 2 Overview 5

2.1 Introduction to the 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE 5

2.2 Specifications

Chapter 3 Names of Parts 7

3.1 Controls and Connections 7

Chapter 4 Operation 9

4.1 Setting the GP-IB Device Address 9

4.2 Communication Methods by the GP-IB

4.3 Message Format

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4.4 Headers 13

4.5 Data Formats

4.6 Message Terminators

4.7 Separators

4.8 Abbreviation of Compound Commands

4.9 Output Queue

4.10 Input Buffer

4.11 Status Model

4.12 Status Byte Register

4.13 Event Registers

4.14 GP-IB Commands

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4.3.1 Program Message 12

4.3.2 Response Messages 12

14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 28

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Chapter 5 Command Reference for the

3532-50/3522-50 29

5.1 Command Summary 30

5.2 Format of Command Explanations

5.3 Particular Commands

5.4 Commands Specific to the 3532-50/3522-50

5.5 Response Format for Queries as Numerical Value

5.6 Initialization Items

34 35 42

Chapter 6 Command Reference for 3511-50 95

6.1 Command Summary 95

6.2 Format of Command Explanations

6.3 Particular Commands

6.4 Commands Specific to the 3511-50

98 99

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Chapter 7 Sample Programs 133

Chapter 8 Device Compliance Statement 145

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 149

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE for the 3532-50, 3522-50 and 3511-50 LCR HiTESTERs. To obtain maximum performance from the product, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference.

This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the product and for maintaining it in safe operating condition. Before using the product, be sure to carefully read the following safety notes.

The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user.

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to the product.

Advisory items related to performance or correct operation of the product.

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Chapter 1

Before Use

1.1 Check of External Appearance and Accessories

When you receive the product, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping. In particular, check the accessories, panel switches, and connectors. If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your dealer or Hioki representative.

(1) 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE

(2) This instruction manual

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1.2 Shipping Precautions

If reshipping the unit, preferably use the original packing.

If this is not available, use the following procedure.

1. Wrap the unit in plastic sheeting.

2. After wrapping cushioning material around the unit, pack it into a

cardboard box, and then seal up the box with adhesive tape.

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1.3 Points for Atte ntion During Use

(1) If you change the device address of the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 while

using it, you should immediately turn the power off and on again. If you do not do so, the address change will not be registered by the bus, and problems will occur.

(2) Always be sure to secure the GP-IB cable to the 9518-01 unit by tightening

up the fixing screws provided.

(3) Program messages sent just after the power has been turned on are executed

after the self test has terminated.

(4) It is vital that the proper data format is used when inputting commands with

data values to the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 unit.

(5) For details of the various functions, refer to the instruction manuals for the

3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 unit.

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1.4 Installing the GP-IB Interface

WARNING

CAUTION

To avoid electric shock accident, before removing or replacing an input module, confirm that the instrument is turned off and that the power cord and connection cables are disconnected.

The mounting screws must be firmly tightened or the input unit may not perform to specifications, or may even fail.

To avoid the danger of electric shock, never operate the product with an input module removed. To use the product after removing an input module, install a blank panel over the opening of the removed module.

When inserting in the interface, hold the metal plate. Directly touching the board may cause static electricity and lead to damage of the instrument. (Using the wrist strap for preventing static electricity when inserting is recommended.)

The space for fitting the 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE in the rear panel of the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 are covered with a blanking plate. Follow these three steps to install the 9518-01 interface:

1. Remove the fixing screws, and take off the blanking plate.

2. Insert the 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE into the exposed slot in the rear of

the unit in the figure below.

3. Push the 9518-01 firmly into place, and fix with the screws removed in

step 1.

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Chapter 2

Overview

2.1 Introduction to the 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE

By connecting the 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE to the 3532-50/352250/3511-50, it is possible to control the main unit via the GP-IB bus. This unit is compliance with the following standard.

NOTE

Compliance standard : IEEE 488.1-1987 Further, the 9518-01 is designed with reference to the following standard: Reference standard : IEEE 488.2-1987

On the 9518-01, if the outp ut queue becomes full, i t is cleared and a query error is generated. This differs from the IEEE 488.2 specificat ion, which only stip ulates the clearin g of the output queue and the out putt ing of a query error when a deadlock state occurs, that is, when both t he input buffer and the out put queue have become full, and continuation of processing has become impossible.

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2.2 Specifications

Interface Functions

SH1 AH1

SR1 RL1 PP0 DC1

All source handshake functions All acceptor handshake functions Basic talk functions

Serial poll function No talk-only mode The talker cancellation function with MLA (My Listen

Address) Basic listener functions

No listen-only mode The listener cancellation function with MTA (My Talk

Address) is provided. All service request functions All remote/local functions No parallel polling function All device clear functions

DT1

All device trigger functions No controller function

ASCII codes are used.

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Chapter 3

Names of Parts

3.1 Controls and Connections

(1) 3532-50/3522-50 Initial Screen

LOCAL key

During communications (in the remote state), the remote state is displayed on the screen. Press this key to resume the normal state (local state). However, this key is disabled if the GP-IB controller has put the unit into the local lock out state. (Pressing the key has no effect.) In the remote state, the initial screen is forcibly displayed excluding the following conditions.

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When executing OPEN/SHORT correction or sending the execution

command (correction execution screen appears).

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When the magnification display screen appears.

LOCAL

key to release the

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(2) 9518-01 GP-IB INTERFACE outer panel

WARNING

In order t o prevent any danger of elec tr ic shock to the operator, check carefull y th at the power c abl e a nd t he connect ors to the 3 532-50 /35 2250/3511-50 have been removed first, before c onne c ti ng t he GP-IB cable to this connector.

ddress switches GP-IB connector

Address swi tches

These are used to set the device address of the 3532-50/3522-50 units on the GP-IB bus. For how to set these switches, refer to Section 4.1, "Setting the GP-IB Device Address."

GP-IB connector

Connect the GP-IB cable to this connector.

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Chapter 4

Operation

4.1 Setting the GP-IB Device Address

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The address of the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 units (called the device) on the

GP-IB bus can be set to any number from 0 to 30.

NOTE

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Use the Address switches on the GP-IB panel to set the device address.

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On dispatch from the factory, this address is initially set to 1.

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If this address is (apparently) set to 31, i.e. if all the switches are in the ON

position, then the bus lines of the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 are disabled.

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Always the Address switch for TALK ONLY is in the OFF position, since it

is not used.

If you change the bus address while the 3532-50, 3522-50 or 3511-50 is being used, then you should i mmediat ely turn the power off and on again. If this is not done, the address will not be ch a nged to the new one.

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Address switches

Address

Switch settings

Address

Switch settings

Address

Switch settings

12345 12345 12345 0 00000 10 01010 20 00101 1 10000 11 11010 21 10101 2 01000 12 00110 22 01101 3 11000 13 10110 23 11101 4 00100 14 01110 24 00011 5 10100 15 11110 25 10011 6 01100 16 00001 26 01011 7 11100 17 10001 27 11011 8 00010 18 01001 28 00111 9 10010 19 11001 29 10111

0: OFF 1: ON 30 01111

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4.2 Communication Methods by the GP-IB

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In order to control the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 by the GP-IB, there are

several kinds of messages.

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Of these, program messages are those received by the 3532-50/3522-

50/3511-50 from the computer, while response messages are those sent from the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 to the computer.

Command messages

Program messages

Messages

Response messages

(1) Program messages

Program messages are command messages or query messages.

Query messages

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Command messages

are orders for controls of the 3532-50/3522-50/ 3511-50, such as for making measurement condition settings or for reset or the like.

Example FREQUENCY

<data>

(Command message which sets the frequency)

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Query messages

are orders for responses relating to results of operation, results of measurement, or the state of 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 settings. (A question mark "?" is suffixed at the end of the command.)

Example FREQUENCY?

(Queries the current frequency)

(2) Response messages

It represents the response data for query messages from the 3532-50/352250/3511-50.

Example FREQUENCY 1.000E+03

(Current frequency is 1 kHz.).

Computer

Program messages

Response messages

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4.3 Message Format

The commands for the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 are as far as possible mnemonic. Furthermore, all commands have a long form, and an abbreviated short form.

4.3.1 Program Message

The program message is made up from header and data portions

Example

Command message to set frequency to 1 kHz

FREQUENCY 1000

1 2 3

Header portion

Space separating header portion and data portion.

2 3

Data portion (ASCII-format text or numeric values.

Some messages have no data portions...query messages, etc.)

A command header can be abbreviated. The whole command form is referred to as the "long form" and the abbreviated form as the "short form." In this manual, the short form is written in upper case letters, and then this is continued in lower case letters so as to constitute the long form. Either of these forms will be accepted during operation, but intermediate forms will not be accepted. Further, during operation both lower case letters and upper case letters will be accepted without distinction. For "FREQUENCY", either "FREQuency" (the long form) or "FREQ" (the short form) will be accepted. However, any one of "FREQU", or "FRE" is wrong and will generate an error.

4.3.2 Response Messages

It represents the response message for query messages from the 353250/3522-50/3511-50. Response messages generated by the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 are in long form and in upper case letters.

Example FREQUENCY 1.000E+03

(Current frequency is 1 kHz.)

NOTE

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4.3 Message Format

If an error occurs when the query message is received, the query does not produce response message.

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4.4 Headers

(1) Program message headers

There are three types of header: simple commands, compound commands, and standard common commands.

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Simple command header

A header consisting of a single word beginning with a letter.

Examples :HEADer

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Compound command header

A header consisting of a sequence of words separated by colons.

Examples :BEEPer:KEY, RANGe:AUTO

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Standard command header

A header begins with an asterisk (*) to indicate that it is a standard command, and continues with a standard command stipulated by IEEE

488.2.

Examples

RST

, etc.

NOTE

(2) Response message

Headers in response messages can be enabled or disabled by using the "HEADer" command.

Example

(Query message

When frequency is set to 1 kHz:

:FREQUENCY?

asking for the current setting of the frequency.

Response message when headers are on.

:FREQUENCY 1000

Headerportion)(Dataportion

Response message when headers are off.

(Data portion only)

1000

The headers are set to off when powering on.

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4.5 Data Formats

The 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 use character string data and decimal numeric data, and the type used varies according to the command in question.

(1) Character data

Character string data must always begin with an alphabetic character, and the characters following can be either alphabetic characters or numerals. Although in character data either upper case letters or lower case letters are accepted, response messages output by the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 are always in upper case letters.

Example :TRIGger INT

(2) Decimal data

The numeric data values are all represented in decimal, in three formats identified as NR1, NR2 and NR3, and each of these can appear as either a signed number or an unsigned number. Unsigned numbers are taken as positive.

Further, if the accuracy of a numerical value exceeds the limit which the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 can deal, it is rounded off. (5 and above is rounded up; 4 and below is rounded down).

NR1 format - integer data.

Examples +12, -23, 34

NR2 format - fixed point numbers.

Examples +1.23, -23.45, 3.456

NR3 format - floating point numbers.

Examples +1E-2, -2.3E+4

The term "NRf format" includes all these three formats.

When the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 is receiving it accepts NRf format, but when it is sending response messages it utilizes whichever one of the formats NR1 to NR3 is indicated in the specified command.

Examples :RANGe 6 :RANGe +6.012 :RANGe 0.0006E4

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4.6 Message Terminators

The 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 recognize either a linefeed character (LF) or the EOI signal, or both, as message terminators. To terminate a response message, the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 always provide the appropriate EOI signal, and also sends a terminating character sequence. By the use of the ":TRANsmit:TERMinator" command either of the following can be selected as response message terminator sequence:

(1) LF (linefeed only) (2) CR + LF (carriage return plus linefeed)

NOTE

When powering on, the message terminators are (1).

A detailed explanation of the "TRANsmit:TERMinator" command is given in Section 5.4.

4.7 Separators

(1) Message unit separator

A semicolon (;) is used as a message unit separator when it is desired to set out several messages on a single line.

Example :RANGe:AUTO ON;:BEEP:KEY ON

NOTE

When messages are combined in this way, if a syntax error occurs, all subsequent messages up to the next terminator will be ignored.

(2) Header separator

In a message which has a header and data, a space (represented by " " in the examples) is used as the header separator to separate the header from the data.

Example :LEVel V

; *

IDN?

(3) Data separator

If a message has several data items, commas (,) are required as data separators for separating these data items from one another.

Example :COMParator:FLIMit:ABSolute

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4.8 Abbreviation of Compound Commands

When several compound headers have a common head portion (for example,

:BEEPer:KEY

and

:BEEPer:COMParator

writing them directly following on from one another, this common portion (

:BEEPer:

in this example) can be omitted from each command. This common portion is called "the current path", by analogy with the general concept of the current directory in the directory structure of UNIX or MSDOS, and until it is cleared the analysis of following commands is performed by deeming them to be preceded by the current path which has been curtailed in the interests of brevity. This manner of using the current path is shown in the following example:

Normal expression

:BEEPer:KEY ON;:BEEPer:COMParator NG

Abbreviated expression

:BEEPer: KEY ON;COMParator NG

, etc.), then, when and only when

This becomes the current path, and can be curtailed from the following messages.

The current path is cleared when the power is turned on, when a colon (:) appears at the start of a command, and when a message terminator is detected.

Messages of standard command form can be executed without relation to the current path. Further, they have no effect upon the current path. With the 3532-50/3522-50, there are 11 possible current paths:

:APPLication:DISPlay :BEEPer: :COMParator:FLIMit: :COMParator:SLIMit: :CORRection: :LEVel: :LIMiter: :MEASure: :RANGe: :TRIGger: :SCALe:

With the 3511-50, there are 4 possible current paths:

:COMParator: :CORRection: :RANGe:

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4.9 Output Queue

Response messages accumulate in the output queue and are read out as data and cleared by the controller.

The output queue is also cleared in the following circumstances:

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When a device clear is issued.

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Whenthepoweristurnedoffandturnedonagain.

The 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 have an output queue of 300 bytes capacity. If the response messages overflow this limit of 300 bytes, a query error is generated, and the output queue is cleared. Further, if a new message is received while the output queue still contains data, the output queue is cleared, and a query error is generated.

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4.10 Input Buffer

The 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 have an input buffer of 300 bytes capacity. Messages which are received are put into this buffer and executed in order. If the data accumulated in this buffer exceeds 300 bytes the buffer becomes full, and until a space again becomes available in the buffer the GP-IB interface bus goes into the waiting state.

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4.11 Status Model

In its implementation of the serial polling function using service requests, the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 employ the status model specified by IEEE 488.2.

The term "event" refers to any phenomenon which generates a service request.

Status byte register (STB)

Represents standard event register

Generation of service

request (SRQ)

Data is present in the output queue

Bits represent corresponding event registers

bit 7 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

bit 6 RQS MSS

Logical sum & & & &

X ESB MAV ESB1 ESB0

ESB MAV ESB1 ESB0

Service request enable register (SRER)

Generation of Service Re

uests

The status byte register holds information relating to the event registers and the output queue.

It is further possible to use the service request enable register as a mask to select the items required. If any of the bits selected by the mask becomes 1, bit 6 (the master summary status or MSS bit) is also set to 1, an RQS message is generated, and this generates a service request.

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4.12 Status Byte Register

(1) Status byte register (STB)

The status byte register is an 8-bit register whose contents are output from the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 to the controller, when serial polling is being performed.

If any bit in the status byte register has changed from 0 to 1 (provided that it is a bit which has been set in the service request enable register as a bit which can be used), then the MSS bit is set to 1. Simultaneously with this the RQS bit is also set to 1, and a service request is generated.

Status byte register (STB)

bit 7 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused ESB MAV Unused Unused ESB1 ESB0

bit 6 RQS MSS

Logical sum & & & &

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused X ESB MAV Unused Unused ESB1 ESB0

Service request enable register (SRER)

The RQS bit is synchronized with service requests, and is read out and simultaneously cleared when serial polling is being performed. Although the MSS bit is only read out on an"*

STB?"

query, on a"*

command for

CLS"

example it is not cleared until the event is cleared.

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Status Byte Register Bit Assignments

Bit 7 Bit 6

RQS MSS

Bit 5 ESB

Bit 4 MAV

Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1

ESB1 Bit 0

ESB0

Unused.

Set to 1 when a service request is issued.

Logical sum of the other bits of the status byte register Standard event summary (logical sum) bit

Shows a logical sum of the standard event status register. Message available.

Shows that there is at least one message in the output queue. Unused. Unused. Event summary bit 1

Shows a logical sum of event status register 1. Event summary bit 0

Shows a logical sum of event status register 0.

(2) Service request enable register (SRER)

This register masks the status byte register. Setting a bit of this register to 1 enables the corresponding bit of the status byte register to be used.

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4.13 Event Registers

(1) Standard event status register (SESR)

The standard event status register is an 8-bit register. If any bit in the standard event status register is set to 1 (after masking by the standard event status enable register), bit 5 (ESB) of the status byte register is set to 1.

Status byte register(STB

RQS MSS

bit 5 ESB MA

Standard event status register (SESR)

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

PON URQ CME EXE DDE QYE RQC OPC

Logical sum & & & & & & & &

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

PON URQ CME EXE DDE QYE RQC OPC

Standard event status enable register (SESER)

The standard event status register is cleared in the following three situations:

1. When a"*

2. When an"*

command is received.

CLS"

ESR?"

query is received.

3. When the unit is powered on.

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(2) Standard event status enable register (SESER)

Setting any bit of the standard event status enable register to 1 enables the corresponding bit of the standard event status register to be accessed.

Standard Event Status Register (SESR) Bit Assignments

Bit 7 PON

Bit 6 URQ

Bit 5 CME

Bit 4 EXE

Power on flag. When the power is turned on, or on recovery from a power

cut, this bit is set to 1. User request.

Not used by the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50. Command error.

When a command which has been received contains a syntactic or semantic error, this bit is set to 1.

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The command is not supported by the 3532-50/352250/3511-50.

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There is a mistake in a program header.

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The number of data parameters is wrong.

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The format of the parameters is wrong.

Execution error. When for some reason a command which has been received

cannot be executed, this bit is set to 1.

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The designated data value is outside the set range.

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The designated data value is not acceptable.

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Execution is impossible because some other function is being performed.

Bit 3 DDE

Bit 2 QYE

Bit 1 RQC

Bit 0 OPC

Device dependent error. When a command cannot be executed due to some cause other

than a command error, a query error, or an execution error, this bit is set to 1.

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Execution is impossible due to an abnormality inside the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50.

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During open or short circuit compensation, valid data cannot be obtained.

Query error. This bit is set to 1 when a query error is detected by the

output queue control.

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When an attempt has been made to read the output queue when it is empty.

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When the data overflows the output queue.

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When data in the output queue has been lost.

Request for controller authority. Not used by the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50.

Operation terminated. This bit is set to 1 when an "*OPC" command is executed,

when the operation of all the messages up to the "*OPC" command has been completed.

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(3) Event status registers specific to the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50 (ESR0

and ESR1)

Two 8-bit event status registers are provided for managing events on the 3532-50/3522-50/3511-50. If any bit in one of these event status registers is set to 1 (after masking by the corresponding event status enable register), the following happens:

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For event status register 0, bit 0 of the status byte register (ESB0) is set to 1.

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For event status register 1, bit 1 of the status byte register (ESB1) is set to 1.

bit 1 bit 0

ESB1 ESB0

Logical sum & & & & & & &

3532-50/3522-50

Event status register 0 (ESR0)

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused COF LOF IOF IUF IDX EOM CEM

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused COF LOF IOF IUF IDX EOM CEM

Event status enable register 0 (ESER0)

Event status register 1 (ESR1)

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused AND SLO SIN SHI FLO FIN FHI

Logical sum & & & & & & &

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused AND SLO SIN SHI FLO FIN FHI

Event status enable register 1 (ESER1)

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Event status register 0 and event status register 1 are cleared in the following three situations:

1. When a

2. When an

"*CLS"

command is received.

":ESR0?"

query (for event status register 0) or

":ESR1?"

query (for

event status register 1) is received.

3. When the unit is powered on.

Event Status Register 0 (ESR0) Bit Assignments

Bit 7 Bit 6

COF Bit 5

LOF Bit 4

IOF Bit 3

IUF Bit 2

IDX Bit 1

EOM Bit 0

CEM

Unused

Constant current and constant voltage overflow

Limits overflow

Impedance overflow

Impedance underflow

Data sampling completed

Measurement completed

Compensation data measurement completed

Event Status Register 1 (ESR1) Bit Assignments

Bit 7 Bit 6

AND Bit 5

SLO Bit 4

SIN Bit 3

SHI Bit 2

FLO Bit 1

FIN Bit 0

FHI

Unused

Logical product (AND) of comparison results

Second parameter below lower limit

Second parameter within limits

Second parameter above upper limit

First parameter below lower limit

First parameter within limits

First parameter above upper limit

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bit 1 bit 0

ESB1 ESB0

Logical sum & & & & & & &

3511-50

Event status register 0 (ESR0)

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

CEM SOF SUF MOF MUF IDX EOM Unused

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

CEM SOF SUF MOF MUF IDX EOM Unused

Event status enable register 0 (ESER0)

Event status register 1 (ESR1)

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused AND SLO SIN SHI FLO FIN FHI

Logical sum & & & & & & &

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused AND SLO SIN SHI FLO FIN FHI

Event status enable register 1 (ESER1)

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Event status register 0 and event status register 1 are cleared in the following three situations:

1. When a

2. When an

"*CLS"

command is received.

":ESR0?"

query (for event status register 0) or

event status register 1) is received.

3. When the unit is powered on.

Event Status Register 0 (ESR0) Bit Assignments

Bit 7 CEM

Bit 6 SOF

Bit 5 SUF

Bit 4 MOF

Bit 3 MUF

Bit 2 IDX

Compensation data measurement completed

Second parameter range over bit

Second parameter range under bit

First parameter range over bit

First parameter range under bit

Data sampling completed

":ESR1?"

query (for

Bit 1 EOM

Bit 0 Unused

Measurement completed

Unused

Event Status Register 1 (ESR1) Bit Assignments

Bit 7 Bit 6

AND Bit 5

SLO Bit 4

SIN Bit 3

SHI Bit 2

FLO

Unused

Logical product (AND) of comparison results (bit 1 a nd bit 4)

Second parameter below lower limit

Second parameter within limits

Second parameter above upper limit

First parameter below lower limit

Bit 1 FIN

Bit 0 FHI

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First parameter within limits

First parameter above upper limit

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(4) Event status enable registers specific to the 3532-50/3522-50-50/3511- 50

(ESER0 and ESER1)

These event status enable registers mask the corresponding event status registers.

(5) Summary of commands for writing and reading each of the registers

Status byte register Service request enable register Standard event status register Standard event status enable register Event status register 0 :ESR0? ---Event status enable register 0 :ESE0? ESE0 Event status register 1 :ESR1? ---Event status enable register 1 :ESE1? ESE1

4.14 GP-IB Commands

The following commands are used for performing interface functions:

Command Function

Go To Local

GTL

LLO

DCL

SDC

GET

The remote state is canceled, and the system goes into the local state.

Local Lock Out All keys, including the LOCAL key, become inoperable.

Device Clear Clears the input buffer and the output queue.

Selected Device Clear Clears the input buffer and the output queue.

Group Execute Trigger The same as the

"*TRG"

*STB? *SRE? *SRE *ESR? *ESE? *ESE

standard command.

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Command Reference for the

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5.1 Command Summary

Standard Commands

Command Function

*CLS *ESE *ESE? *ESR? *IDN? *OPC *OPC? *RST *SRE *SRE? *STB? *TRG *TST? *WAI

Clears event register. Sets standard event status enable register (SESER). Queries standard event status enable register (SESER). Queries standard event status register (SESR). Queries device ID. Issues service request (SRQ) after execution completion. Queries execution completion. Device initialization. Sets service request enable register (SRER). Queries service request enable register (SRER). Queries the status byte register. Performs sampling once. Queries the result of the self-test. Waits until all execution is fully completed.

Ref

page

35 35 36 36 37 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 41 41

Specific commands

Command Function

■

Display function

:APPLication:DISPlay:LIGHt :APPLication:DISPlay:LIGHt? :APPLication:DISPlay:M ONItor :APPLication:DISPlay:MONItor ?

■

Averaging function

:AVERaging :AVERaging?

■

Beep sound function

:BEEPer:COMParator :BEEPer:COMParator? :BEEPer:KEY :BEEPer:KEY?

■

External DC bias function

Setting for LCD display. Queries the setting for LCD display. Setting for voltage and current monitors. Queries the setting for voltage and current monitors.

Sets the number of measurement times for averaging. Queries the number of measurement times for averaging.

Sets the beep sound for the comparator. Queries the beep sound for the comparator. Sets the beep sound for key input. Queries the beep sound for key in put.

Ref

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42 42 43 43

44 44

45 45 46 46

:BIAS :BIAS?

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Enables and disables the external DC bias function. Queries the external DC bias function enablement

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Command Function

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Cable length setting function

:CABLe :CABLe?

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Comparator function

:COMParator :COMParator? :COMParator:FLIMit

:ABSolute :ABSolute?

:DEViation

Sets the cable length. Queries the cable length.

Enables and disables the comparator function. Queries the comparator function enablement. (first parameter) Sets the upper and lower limit values (absolute values). Queries the upper and lower limit values (absolute values). Sets the reference value and the upper and lower limit values

(deviation percentage values).

:DEViation? Queries the reference value and the upper and lower limit

values (deviation percentage values).

:MODE :MODE? :PERcent

Sets the first parameter setting mode. Queries the first parameter setting mode. Sets the reference value and the upper and lower limit values

(percentage values).

Ref

page

47 48

48 48

49 49

50 51

51 52

:PERcent?

:COMParator:SLIMit

:ABSolute :ABSolute?

:DEViation

:DEViation?

:MODE :MODE? :PERcent

:PERcent?

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Open and short circuit compensation function

:CORRection:DATA? :CORRection:OPEN

Queries the reference value and the upper and lower limit values (percentage values).

(second parameter) Sets the upper and lower limit values (absolute values). Queries the upper and lower limit values (absolute values). Sets the reference value and the upper and lower limit values

(deviation percentage values). Queries the reference value and the upper and lower limit

values (deviation percentage values). Sets the second parameter setting mode. Queries the second parameter setting mode. Sets the reference value and the upper and lower limit values

(percentage values). Queries the reference value and the upper and lower limit

values (percentage values).

Queries the open and short circuit compensation values. Enables and disables the open circuit compensation function.

53 53

54 55

55 56

58 :CORRection:OPEN? :CORRection:SHORt :CORRection:SHORt?

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Monitor function

:DISPlay:MONItor?

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Queries the open circuit compensation function enablement. Enables and disables the short circuit compensation Queries the short circuit compensation function enablement.

Queries the monitored voltage and current.

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Command Function

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Event register

:ESE0 :ESE0? :ESE1 :ESE1? :ESR0? :ESR1?

■

Test frequency function

:FREQuency :FREQuency?

■

Headers

:HEADer :HEADer?

■

EXT I/O Output

:IO:OUTPut:DELay

:IO:OUTPut:DELay?

Sets event status enable register 0. Queries event status enable register 0. Sets event status enable register 1. Queries event status enable register 1. Queries event status register 0. Queries event status register 1.

Sets the test frequency. Queries the test frequency.

Enables and disables headers for the response message. Queries headers enablement.

Sets the delay time for judgement result output EOM

―――――

output period in EXT I/O Queries the delay time for judgement result output EOM

―――――

output period in EXT I/O

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62 62 63 63 64 64

65 65

66 66

:IO:RESult:RESet :IO:RESult:RESet?

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Test signal level function

:LEVel :LEVel? :LEVel:CCURRent :LEVel:CCURRent? :LEVel:CVOLTage :LEVel:CVOLTage? :LEVel:VOLTage :LEVel:VOLTage?

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Limit function

:LIMiter :LIMiter? :LIMiter:CURRent :LIMiter:CURRent? :LIMiter:VOLTage

Sets output of judgment result signal line in EXT I/O Queries output of judgment result signal line in EXT I/O

Sets the test signal level. Queries the test signal level. Sets the constant current level value. Queries the constant current level value. Sets the constant voltage level value. Queries the constant voltage level value. Sets the open circuit voltage level value. Queries the open circuit voltage level value.

Enables and disables the limit setting function. Queries the limit setting function enablement. Sets the current limit value. Queries the current limit value. Sets the voltage limit value.

68 68

67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70

71 71 72 72 73

:LIMiter:VOLTage?

■

Panel load function

:LOAD

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Queries the voltage limit value.

Transfers the specified panel number.

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Command Function

■

Normal testings

:MEASure? :MEASure:ITEM :MEASure:ITEM?

■

Parameter settings

:PARAmeter* :PARAmeter*? :PARAmeter* :DIGit :PARAmeter* :DIGit?

■

Test range function

:RANGe :RANGe? :RANGe:AUTO :RANGe:AUTO?

■

Panel saving function

(*:1 to 4)

Queries the data item. Sets test parameter. Queries test parameter.

Sets displayed parameters. Queries displayed parameters. Sets the number of displayed digits. Queries the number of displayed digits.

Sets test range. Queries test range setting. Sets the automatic test ranging. Queries the automatic test range setting.

Ref

page

:SAVE :SAVE?

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Scaling function

:SCALe :SCALe? :SCALe:FVALue :SCALe:FVALue? :SCALe:SVALue :SCALe:SVALue?

■

Test speed function

:SPEEd :SPEEd?

■

Terminators

:TRANsmit:TERMinator :TRANsmit:TERMinator?

■

Trigger function

Saves the test conditions in specified panel number. Queries the panel number in which data is saved.

Enables and disables the scaling function. Queries the scaling function. Sets the first parameters (a and b) in the scaling function. Queries the first parameters (a and b) in the scaling function. Sets the second parameters (a and b) in the scaling function. Queries the second parameters (a and b) in the scaling

function.

Sets the testing speed. Queries the testing speed.

Sets the terminator for the response message. Queries the terminator for the response message.

:TRIGger :TRIGger? :TRIGger:DELAy :TRIGger:DELAy?

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Sets the type of trigger. Queries the trigger setting. Sets the trigger delay time. Queries the trigger delay time.

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5.2 Format of Command Explanations

Command

(Example)

:AVERaging

■

Sets the number of measurement times for averaging.

Syntax

:AVERaging <data>

2 3

<data>

Function

Example

Specifies the syntax for the command (a space is represented by " " in this

Error

OFF (character data) or 2/4/8/16/32 /64 (numerical value in NR1 format)

･ Sets the desired number of times for averaging. ･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the

decimal point will be rounded. Transmission :AVERaging 32

The count for averaging is set to 32. If <data> is other than character data and numeric al value described

above, an execution error occurs.

syntax).

For a command that has parameters, specifies their format.

･

Numeric data values in the following formats NR1: integer data NR2: fixed point numbers NR3: floating point numbers

･

Character d ata

Specifies the function of the command.

These are simple examples of the use of the command.

4 5

Specifies what types of error may occur. For query commands, this time is the time taken when headers are on.

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5.3 Particular Commands

*CLS

■

Clears the event registers.

Syntax * Function

Error

CLS

･

Clears all the event registers (SESR, ESR0, ESR1) associated with the bits of the status byte register. Accordingly, also clears the status byte register.

･

This has no effect upon the output queue, the various enable registers, or bit 4 (the MAV bit) of the status byte register.

If the data parameters are set after this command, a command error occurs.

*ESE

■

Sets the standard event status enable register.

Syntax * <data> Function

ESE <data>

Numerical data in NR1 format between 0 and 255

･

Sets the standard event status enable register (SESER) to a bit pattern which is used to mask the standard event status register (SESR).

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point will be rounded.

･

When the power is turned on, the data is reinitialized to zero.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

PON URQ CME EXE DDE QYE RQC OPC

Standard Event Status Enable Register (SESER)

Example

Error

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Transmission

Bits 2 and 4 of SESER are set to 1. If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error

occurs.

ESE 20

*CLS

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*ESE?

■

Reads the standard event status enable register.

Syntax * Function

ESE?

Returns the setting contents of SESER as a numerical value in NR1 format between0and255.

Example

Response

If headers are on *ESE 20 If headers are off Bits 2 and 4 of SESER have been set to 1.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

*ESR?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

PON URQ CME EXE DDE QYE RQC OPC

Standard Event Status Enable Register (SESER)

■

Reads out the contents of the standard event status register (SESR).

Syntax * Function

ESR?

･ Returns the contents of the standard event status register (SESR) as a numerical

value in NR1 format from 0 to 255, and then clears standard event status register.

･ No header is affixed to the response message.

Example

Response

Bit 5 of SESR has been set to 1.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

PON URQ CME EXE DDE QYE RQC OPC

Standard Event Status Enable Register (SESER)

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*IDN?

■

Queries manufacturer's name, model name, and software version.

Syntax * Function

Example Error

IDN?

･ The response consists of the name of the manufacturer of the unit, the model

name, and the software version.

･ No header is affixed to the response message.

First field Manufacturer's name Second field Model name Third field Fixed for fifty Fourth field Software version

Response

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

*OPC

■

After all action has been completed during execution, performs an

SRQ request.

HIOKI,3532,50,V01.01

Syntax * Function

Error

OPC

Sets bit 0 (the OPC bit) of the standard event status register (SESR) to 1 at the instant the previous commands which is on the same line with*OPC have been completed.

If the data parameters are set after this command, a command error occurs.

*OPC?

■

Queries whether or not all action has been completed during

execution.

Syntax * Function

OPC?

･ The same as the*OPC command, except in that, at the instant that the previous

commands have been completed.

･ Returns the response message "1", instead of bit 0 (the OPC bit) of the standard

event status register (SESR) being set to 1.

･ No header is affixed to the response message.

Error

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If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

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*RST

■

Performs device initial setting.

Syntax * Function

Resets the 3532-50. The items which are reset are listed below.

Test parameters Impedance (Z), phase angle (θ) Test frequency 1 kHz Test signal level Open circuit voltage mode (V mode) V mode set value 1.00 V CV (constant voltage) set value 1.00 V CC (constant current) set value 10.00 mA Limit function OFF Voltage limit set value 5.00 V Current limit set value 50.00 mA Test range AUTO Open circuit compensation OFF Short circuit compensation OFF Trigger setting Internal trigger Trigger delay time 0 s Averaging OFF Test speed setting NORMAL Beep sound setting ON for key input, OFF for comparator DC bias function (3522-50 only) OFF Cable length (3532-50 only) 0 m Comparator

Panel save All contents clear Scaling Correction coefficient a: 1.0000, b: 0

Number of displayed digits 5 digits EXT I/O output Delay time for Judgement Result and EOM

(3522-50, 3532-50 only) Output Period: 0.0 s

RST

Comparator setting mode Both first and second parameters set to absolute

value

Absolute value set values

First parameter Upper and lower limit values: OFF Second parameter Upper and lower limit values: OFF

Percent set values

First parameter Reference value: 1000 Upper and lower limit values: OFF Second parameter Reference value: 10 Upper and lower limit values: OFF

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Judgment Results Reset: OFF

Error

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*RST

If the data parameters are set after this command, a command error occurs.

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*SRE

■

Sets the service request enable register.

Syntax * <data> Function

SRE <data>

Numerical data in NR1 format between 0 and 255

･ Sets a pattern which is used to mask the status byte register (STB) to the service

request enable register (SRSR).

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

･ The setting of unused bits (bits 2,3, and 7) and bit 6 are disregarded. ･ When the power is turned on, the data is reinitialized to zero.

Example

Transmission

Bits 1 and 5 of SRER is set to 1.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused ESB MAV Unused Unused ESE1 ESE0

Service Request Enable Register (SRER)

SRE 34

*SRE?

■

Reads the service request enable register (SRER).

Syntax * Function

Examples

Error

SRE?

Returns the set contents of the service request enable register (SRER) as a

numerical value in NR1 format between 0 and 255.

Response

If headers are on * If headers are off

Bits 1 and 5 of SRER is set to 1.

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

SRE 34

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused ESB MAV Unused Unused ESE1 ESE0

Service Request Enable Register (SRER)

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STB?

Queries the status byte register.

■

Syntax * Function

Example

Error

STB?

･ Returns the set contents of the status byte register (STB) as a numerical value in

NR1 format between 0 and 3, 16 and 19, 32 and 35, 48 and 51, 64 and 67, 80 and 83, 96 and 99, 112 and 115.

･ No header is affixed to the response message.

Response

Bit 4 of STB has been set to 1.

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

*TRG

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused MSS ESB MAV Unused Unused ESE1 ESE0

Status Byte Register (STB)

Issues external trigger.

■

Syntax * Function Example Error

TRG

In external trigger mode, performs measurement once.

Transmission :TRIGger EXTernal;

Executing this command in internal trigger mode generates an execution error. If the data parameters are set after this command, a command error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

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*TST?

Requests execution of, and queries the result of, the self test.

■

Syntax * Function

TST?

･ Performs the self test of the 3532-50/3522-50, and returns the result thereof as a

numerical value in NR1 format from 0 to 15.

･ No header is affixed to the response message.

bit 0 a ROM error occurred bit 1 a RAM error occurred bit 2 an I/O error occurred bit 3 an interrupt error occurred bit 4 unused bit 5 unused bit 6 unused bit 7 unused

Example

Response

A RAM error (bit 1) and an I/O error (bit 2) have occurred.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is

performed generates an execution error.

*WAI

Waits until all execution is fully completed.

■

Syntax * Function Note

Example

Error

WAI

The unit goes into waiting state until the previous operation has been completed.

All of the specific commands are in any case sequential commands except the

:MEASure? query :MEASure? query

Transmission

When not using the *

The response for :MEASure? is the test value at frequency of 1 kHz. When using the *

The response for If the data parameters are set after this command, a command error occurs.

. Therefore, using this

WAI

(If the frequency is set to 1 kHz)

command

WAI

:FREQuency 50;:MEASure?

command

WAI

:FREQuency 50;

:MEASure?

is the test value of frequency at 50 Hz.

WAI;:MEASure?

command has an effect upon only

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:APPLication:DISPlay:LIGHt <data>

■

Setting for LCD display.

Syntax <data> Function

Error

:APPLication:DISPlay:LIGHt <data>

ON/OFF (character data)

Sets for LCD display.

･

ON The LCD display and backlight remain on permanently. OFF The LCD display and backlight remain off permanently.

When OFF is selected, the LCD display and backlight go out approximately 10 seconds after the touch panel is last touched.

If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:APPLication:DISPlay:LIGHt?

■

Queries the setting for LCD display.

Syntax

:APPLication:DISPlay:LIGHt?

Function

Error

Returns the setting for LCD display as character data. ON The LCD display and backlight remain on permanently.

OFF The LCD display and backlight remain off permanently. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

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:APPLication:DISPlay:MONItor

■

Setting for voltage and current monitors (Vmoni, Imoni).

Syntax :APPLication:DISPlay:MONItor <data> <data> Function

Error

ON/OFF (character data)

Sets for voltage and current monitors (Vmoni, Imoni).

･

ON The voltage and current monitors display indications. OFF The voltage and current monitors do not display indications.

If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:APPLication:DISPlay:MONItor?

■

Queries the setting for voltage and current monitors (Vmoni, Imoni).

Syntax Function

:APPLication:DISPlay:MONItor?

Returns the setting for voltage and current monitors (Vmoni, Imoni) as character data.

ON The voltage and current monitors display indications. OFF The voltage and current monitors do not display indications.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

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:AVERaging

■

Sets the number of measurement times for averaging.

Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:AVERaging <data>

OFF (character data) or 2/4/8/16/32/64 (numerical value in NR1 format)

Sets the desired number of times for averaging.

･

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

Transmission :AVERaging 32

The count for averaging is set to 32.

If <data> is other than character data and numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:AVERaging?

■

Queries the number of times for averaging.

Syntax Function

Examples

Error

:AVERaging?

Returns the current setting of the number of times for averaging as character data or numerical value in NR1 format.

OFF, 2, 4, 8 ,16, 32, 64

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:AVERAGING 32 32

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:BEEPer:COMParator

■

Sets the beep sound for the comparator.

Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:BEEPer:COMParator <data>

IN/NG/OFF (character data)

Sets the beep sound produced when the comparator makes decisions. IN When the comparator result is within limits, a beep sound is emitted.

NG When the comparator result is out of limits, a beep sound is emitted. OFF No beep sound is emitted.

Transmission

When the value is out of limits, a beep sound is emitted. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:BEEPer:COMParator?

■

Queries the beep sound for the comparator.

:BEEPer:COMParator NG

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:BEEPer:COMParator?

Returns the beep sound setting for when the comparator makes decision as character data.

IN When the comparator result is within limits, a beep sound is emitted. NG When the comparator result is out of limits, a beep sound is emitted. OFF No beep sound is emitted.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:BEEPER:COMPARATOR NG NG

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:BEEPer:KEY

■

Enables and disables the beep sound for key input.

Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:BEEPer:KEY <data>

ON/OFF (character data)

Sets the beep sound produced each time a key is pressed. ON A beep sound is emitted.

OFF No beep sound is emitted.

Transmission :BEEPer:KEY ON

When a key is pressed, a beep sound is emitted. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:BEEPer:KEY?

■

Queries the beep sound for key input.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:BEEPer:KEY?

Returns the beep sound setting for when a key is pressed as character data. ON A beep sound is emitted.

OFF No beep sound is emitted.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:BEEPER:KEY ON ON

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:BIAS

Syntax <data> Function Example

Error

:BIAS?

(3522-50 only)

Enables and disables the external DC bias function.

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:BIAS <data> ON/OFF (character data) Turns the external DC bias function on and off.

Transmission

The external DC bias function is turned on. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

(3522-50 only)

Queries the external DC bias function enablement.

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:BIAS ON

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:BIAS?

Returns the current enablement state of the external DC bias function as character data. ON, OFF

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:CABLe

Sets the cable length.

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Syntax <data>

Function

:CABLe <data> 0/1 (NR1 numerical data)

0: sets to 0 m 1: sets to 1m

Sets the cable length.

:BIAS ON ON

(3532-50 only)

Example

Error

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Transmission

The cable length is set to 0 m. If <data> is other than numerical data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:CABLe 0

:BIAS

(3522-50 only)

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:CABLe?

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Queries the cable length.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:CABLe?

Returns the current cable length setting as NR1 numerical data. 0, 1

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:COMParator

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Enables and disables the comparator function.

(3532-50 only)

:CABLE 0 0

Syntax <data> Function Example

Error

:COMParator <data> ON/OFF (character data) Turns the comparator function on and off.

Transmission

The comparator function is turned on. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:COMParator?

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Queries the comparator function enablement.

Syntax

:COMParator?

:COMParator ON

Function

Example

Error

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:CABLe?

Returns the current enablement state of the comparator function as character data. ON, OFF

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

(3532-50 only)

:COMPARATOR ON ON

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:COMParator:FLIMit:ABSolute

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the first comparator

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parameter as absolute values.

Syntax <data>

Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator:FLIMit:ABSolute <low>,<high> <low> lower limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

<high> upper limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the first comparator parameter (i.e. the

･

principal measured value) as absolute numerical values.

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures

beyond the last valid decimal place. The upper and lower limit values which are set as absolute values, and which are

set as percentage values are stored individually.

Transmission :COMParator:FLIMit:ABSolute 1.1234E-06,1.2345E-06

The lower limit value is set to 1.1234E-06 and the upper limit value is set to

1.2345E-06. If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, an

execution error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is

performed generates an execution error.

in NR3 format

:COMParator:FLIMit:ABSolute?

Queries the lower and upper limit values which are set as absolute

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values for the first comparator parameter.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:COMParator:FLIMit:ABSolute?

Returns the lower and upper limit values which are set as absolute values for the first comparator parameter as character data or numerical value in order.

OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR3 format

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:COMPARATOR:FLIMIT:ABSOLUTE 1.1234E-06,1.2345E-06

1.1234E-06,1.2345E-06

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:COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation

Sets the reference value and lower and upper limit values for the first

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comparator parameter as deviation percentage (Δ%).

Syntax <data>

Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation <ref>,<low>,<high> <ref> reference value Numerical value in NR3 format

<low> lower limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR3

<high> upper limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR3

Sets the reference value and the lower and upper limit values for the first

･

comparator parameter as deviation percentage. The reference value and the lower and upper limit values of the % mode and Δ%

mode are common. Therefore this command and the ":COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent" command do the same action.

Transmission :COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation 1.2345E-6,-10.0,10.0

The reference value is set to 1.2345E-06, the lower limit value is set to -10%, and the upper limit value is set to 10%.

If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

format

:COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation?

Queries the reference value and the lower and upper limit values

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which are set as deviation percentage (Δ%) for the first comparator parameter.

Syntax Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation?

Returns the reference value and the lower and upper limit values witch are set as deviation percentage (Δ%) for the first comparator parameter as <ref>, <low>, <hi> in order.

The reference value and the lower and upper limit values of the % mode and Δ% mode are common. Therefore this command and the ":COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent" command do the same action.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:COMPARATOR:FLIMIT:DEVIATION 1.2345E-6,-10.0,10.0

1.2345E-6,-10.0,10.0

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:COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation

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:COMParator:FLIMit:MODE

Set the reference value and the first parameter setting mode for the

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comparator.

Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:COMParator:FLIMit:MODE <data> ABSolute/PERcent/DEViation (character data) Sets the first parameter setting mode for the comparator function.

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ABSolute Absolute value setting mode (ABS) PERcent Percentage setting mode (%) DEViation Deviation percentage setting mode (Δ%)

Transmission :COMParator:FLIMit:MODE PERcent

The percentage setting mode is selected. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:COMParator:FLIMit:MODE?

Queries the reference value and the setting mode of the first

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parameter for the comparator.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:COMParator:FLIMit:MODE?

Returns the current setting mode for the first parameter for the comparator

function as character data. ABSOLUTE Absolute value setting mode (ABS) is selected.

PERCENT Percentage setting mode (%) is selected. DEVIATION Deviation percentage setting mode (Δ%) is selected.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:COMPARATOR:FLIMIT:MODE PERCENT

PERCENT

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:COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent

Sets the reference value and the lower and upper limit values for the

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first comparator parameter as percentage.

Syntax <data>

Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent <ref>,<low>,<high> <ref> reference value numerical value in NR3 format

<low> lower limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

<high> upper limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the first comparator parameter (i.e. the

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principal measured value) as percentage relative to a reference value.

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures

beyond the last valid decimal place.

･ The reference value <ref> cannot be set to OFF.

The upper and lower limit values which are set as absolute values, and which are set as percentage values are stored individually.

Transmission :COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent 1.2345E-06,-20,20

The reference value is set to 1.2345E-06, the lower limit value is set to -20%, and the upper limit value is set to 20%.

If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

in NR1 format

:COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent?

Queries the reference value and the lower and upper limit values

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which are set as percentage for the first comparator parameter.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

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:COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent

:COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent?

Returns the reference value and the lower and upper limit values which are set as

percentage for the first comparator parameter as <ref>,<low>,<high> in order. <ref> Numerical value in NR3 format

<low>, <high> Both are OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR1 format

Response

If headers are on

If headers are off If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:COMPARATOR:FLIMIT:PERCENT 1.2345E-06,

-20,20

1.2345E-06,-20,20

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:COMParator:SLIMit:ABSolute

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the second comparator

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parameter as absolute values.

Syntax <data>

Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator: SLIMit:ABSolute <low>,<high> <low> lower limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

<high> upper limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the second comparator parameter as

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absolute numerical value.

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures

beyond the last valid decimal place. The upper and lower limit values which are set as absolute values, and which are

set as percentage values are stored individually.

Transmission :COMParator:SLIMit:ABSolute 1.1234E-06,1.2345E-06

The lower limit value is set to 1.1234E-06, and the upper limit value is set to

1.2345E-06. If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, a

command error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

in NR3 format

:COMParator:SLIMit:ABSolute?

Queries the lower and upper limit values which are set as absolute

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values for the second comparator parameter.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:COMParator:SLIMit:ABSolute?

Returns the lower and upper limit values which are set as absolute numerical

values for the second comparator parameter as character data or numerical value in order.

OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR3 format

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

:COMPARATOR:SLIMIT:ABSOLUTE 1.1234E-06,1.2345E-06

1.1234E-06,1.2345E-06

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:COMParator:SLIMit:ABSolute

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:COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation

Sets the reference value and the lower and upper limit values for the

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second comparator parameter as deviation percentage (Δ%).

Syntax <data>

Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation <ref>,<low>,<high>

<ref> reference value Numerical value in NR3 format <low> lower limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR3

<high> upper limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR3

Sets the reference value and the lower and upper limit values for the second

･

comparator parameter as deviation percentage. The reference value and the lower and upper limit values of the % mode and Δ%

mode are common. Therefore this command and the ":COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent" command do the same action.

Transmission :COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation 1.0000E-3,OFF,5

The reference value is set to the upper limit value is set to5%.

If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, a command error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

format

1.0000E-3

, the lower limit value is set to

OFF

,and

:COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation?

Queries the reference value and the lower and upper limit values for

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the second comparator parameter as deviation percentage (Δ%).

Syntax Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation?

Returns the reference value and the lower and upper limit values witch are set as

deviation percentage (Δ%) for the second comparator parameter as <ref>,<low>,<hi> in order.

The reference value and the lower and upper limit values of the % mode and Δ% mode are common. Therefore this command and the ":COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent" command do the same action.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

:COMPARATOR:SLIMIT:DEVIATION 1.0000E-3,OFF,5

1.0000E-3,OFF,5

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:COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation

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:COMParator:SLIMit:MODE

Sets the reference value and the second parameter setting mode for

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the comparator.

Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:COMParator:SLIMit:MODE <data> ABSolute/PERcent/DEViation (character data) Sets the second parameter setting mode for the comparator function.

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ABSolute Absolute value setting mode (ABS) PERcent Percentage value setting mode (%) DEViation Deviation percentage setting mode (Δ%)

Transmission :COMParator:SLIMit:MODE PERcent

The percentage setting mode is selected. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:COMParator:SLIMit:MODE?

Queries the reference value and the setting mode of the second

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parameter for the comparator.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:COMParator:SLIMit:MODE?

Returns the current setting mode for the second parameter for the comparator

function as character data. ABSOLUTE Absolute value setting mode (ABS) is selected.

PERCENT Percentage setting mode (%) is selected. DEVIATION Deviation percentage setting mode (Δ%) is selected.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:COMPARATOR:SLIMIT:MODE PERCENT PERCENT

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:COMParator:SLIMit:MODE

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:COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent

Sets the reference value and the lower and upper limit values for the

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second comparator parameter as percentage.

Syntax <data>

Function

Note

Example

Error

:COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent <ref>,<low>,<high> <ref> reference value Numerical data in NR3 format

<low> lower limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

<high> upper limit value OFF (character data) or numerical value

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the second comparator parameter as

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percentage relative to a reference value.

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures

beyond the last valid decimal place.

･ The reference value <ref> cannot be set to OFF.

The upper and lower limit values which are set as absolute values, and which are set as percentage values are stored individually.

Transmission :COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent 1.2345E-06,-20,20

The reference value is set to 1.2345E-06, the lower limit value is set to -20%, and the upper limit value is set to 20%.

If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

in NR1 format

:COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent?

Queries the reference value and the lower and upper percent values

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which are set as percentage for the second comparator parameter.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

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:COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent

:COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent?

Returns the lower and upper limit values which are set as percentage for the

second comparator parameter as <ref>, <low>, <high> in order. <ref> Numerical value in NR3 format

<low>, <high> Both are OFF (character data) or numerical value in NR1 format

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:COMPARATOR:SLIMIT:PERCENT 1.2345E-06,-20,20

1.2345E-06,-20,20

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:CORRection:DATA?

Queries the open circuit and short circuit compensation values.

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Syntax Function

:CORRection:DATA?

Returns the open and short circuits compensation values at the currently test frequency as <residual impedance of short circuit compensation>, <phase angle of short circuit compensation>, <residual impedance of open circuit compensation>, <phase angle of open circuit compensation> in order.

Residual impedance Numerical value in NR3 format or OFF (character data) Phase angle Numerical value in NR2 format or OFF (character data)

When the compensation setting is OFF, or when the set test frequency of the compensation differs from the current test frequency, returns the character data "OFF."

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The short circuit compensation for the current test frequency is set to OFF, and open circuit compensation is 247.45 MΩ, -21.58ﾟ.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:CORRECTION:DATA OFF,OFF,247.45E+06,-21.58 OFF,OFF,247.45E+06,-21.58

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:CORRection:OPEN

Enables and disables the open circuit compensation function.

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Syntax <data>

:CORRection:OPEN <data> OFF/ALL (character data) or numerical data in NR3 format

3532-50: 42.0E+00 to 5.000E+06 3522-50: 1E-03 to 100.0E+03

Function

Enables and disables the open circuit compensation function.

･

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures

beyond the last valid decimal place. OFF The open circuit compensation is not performed.

ALL The open circuit compensation is performed at all the test

Numerical data The open circuit compensation is performed at the set test

Note

When the compensation is performed at all the test frequencies, about 3 minutes compensation (using the 3532-50) or about 2 minutes compensation (using the 3522-50) is required. Executing the command which changes test settings during compensation is performed at all the test frequencies generates an execution error. Be sure not to execute commands other than commands for checking each status registers such as When the SPOT compensation is performed, it takes about maximum 15 minutes (1 mHz compensation) for the 3522-50 to read the compensation data.

frequencies.

frequency only (spot compensation). For DC compensation, set to 0.

ESR?

and

:ESR0?

Example

Transmission :CORRection:OPEN 1E+3

The open circuit compensation function at 1 kHz is set to ON.

Error

If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the comparator function is performed generates an execution error.

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:CORRection:OPEN?

Queries the open circuit compensation function enablement.

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Syntax Function

:CORRection:OPEN?

Returns the current setting of open circuit compensation function enablement as character data or a numerical value in NR3 format.

OFF The open circuit compensation function has been set to off. ALL The open circuit compensation function at all the test

Numerical data The open circuit compensation function at the set test

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The open circuit compensation at 1 kHz has been enabled.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

frequencies has been set to on.

frequency has been set to on (spot compensation).

:CORRECTION:OPEN 1.000E+03

1.000E+03

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:CORRection:SHORt

Enables and disables the short circuit compensation function.

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Syntax <data>

:CORRection:SHORt <data>

OFF/ALL (character data) or numerical data in NR3 format

3532-50: 42.0E+00 to 5.000E+06 3522-50: 0.000E+00 to 100.0E+03

Function

Enables and disables the short circuit compensation function.

･

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures

beyond the last valid decimal place. OFF The short circuit compensation is not performed.

ALL The short circuit compensation is performed at all the test

Numerical data The short circuit compensation is performed at the set test

Note

ESR?

When the SPOT compensation is performed, it takes about maximum 15 minutes (1 mHz compensation) for the 3522-50 to read the compensation data.

and

:ESR0?

frequencies.

frequency (spot compensation). 0: compensation for DC

Example

Transmission :CORRection:SHORt 1E+3

The short circuit compensation function at 1 kHz is enabled.

Error

If <data> is other than character data or numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the comparator function is performed generates an execution error.

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:CORRection:SHORt?

Queries the short circuit compensation function enablement.

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Syntax Function

:CORRection:SHORt? Returns the current setting of the short circuit compensation enablement as

character data or a numerical value in NR3 format. OFF The short circuit compensation function has been set to off. ALL The short circuit compensation function at all the test

Numerical data The short circuit compensation function at the set test

Example

Response

If headers are on : If headers are off

The open circuit compensation function at 1 kHz has been enabled.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:DISPlay:MONItor?

frequencies has been set to on.

frequency has been set to on (spot compensation).

CORRECTION:SHORT 1.000E+03

1.000E+03

Queries the voltage and current monitored parameters.

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Syntax Function

:DISPlay:MONItor?

Returns the monitored parameters as <voltage monitored value> and <current

monitored value> in order. Voltage monitored value Numerical value in NR2 format

Current monitored value Numerical value in NR3 format

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

:DISPLAY:MONITOR 1.23,0.12E-03

1.23,0.12E-03

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:ESE0

Sets event status enable register 0.

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Syntax <data> Function

:ESE0 <data> Numerical data in NR1 format between 0 and 255

･

Sets event status enable register 0 (ESER0) to the bitmask for controlling access

to events in event status register 0 (ESR0).

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

･ When the power is turned on, the data is reinitialized to zero.

Example

Transmission :ESE0 20

Bits 2 and 4 of ESER0 are set to 1.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused COF LOF IOF IUF IDX EOM CEM

Event Status Enable Register 0 (ESER0)

:ESE0?

Reads out event status enable register 0.

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Syntax Function

Example

Error

:ESE0?

Returns the value of event status enable register 0 (ESER0) as a numerical value in NR1 format between 0 and 255.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Bits 2 and 4 of ESER0 have been set to 1. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused COF LOF IOF IUF IDX EOM CEM

Event Status Enable Register 0 (ESER0)

:ESE0 20 20

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:ESE0

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:ESE1

Sets event status enable register 1.

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Syntax Function

:ESE1 <data>

･

Sets event status enable register 1 (ESER1) to the bitmask for controlling access to events in event status register 1 (ESR1).

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

･ When the power is turned on, the data is reinitialized to zero.

Example

Transmission :ESE1 20

Bits 2 and 4 of ESER1 are set to 1.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused AND SLO SIN SHI FLO FIN FHI

Event Status Enable Register 1 (ESER1)

:ESE1?

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Syntax Function

Example

:ESE1?

Returns the value of event status enable register 1 (ESER1) as a numerical value

Reads out event status enable register 1.

in NR1 format between 0 and 255.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused AND SLO SIN SHI FLO FIN FHI

Event Status Enable Register 1 (ESER1)

Response

If headers are on If headers are off Bits 2 and 4 of ESER1 have been set to 1.

:ESE1 20 20

Error

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If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

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:ESR0?

Reads out event status register 0.

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Syntax Function

:ESR0?

Returns the value of event status register 0 (ESR0) as a numerical value in NR1

･

format from 0 to 255, and then clears event status register 0.

･ No header is prefixed to the response message.

Example

Response

Bit 2 of ESR0 has been set to 1.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:ESR1?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused COF LOF IOF IUF IDX EOM CEM

Event Status Register 0 (ESR0)

Reads out event status register 1.

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Syntax Function

ESR1?

Returns the value of event status register 1 (ESR1) as a numerical value in NR1

･

format from 0 to 255, and then clears event status register 1.

･ No header is prefixed to the response message.

Example

Response

Bit 6 of ESR1 has been set to 1.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused AND SLO SIN SHI FLO FIN FHI

Event Status Register 1 (ESR1)

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:FREQuency

Sets the test frequency.

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Syntax <data>

FREQuency <data> Numerical data in NR3 format

3532-50: 42.0E+00 to 5.000E+06 3522-50: 0 to 100.0E+03

Function

･ Sets the testing frequency.

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures beyond the last valid decimal place.

･

Specify <data> to 0 at DC measurement.

Note

(for 3532-50)

If the test frequency is greater than 100 kHz, the test range which can be set is limit. If it is greater than 1 MHz, the range of test signal level is limit. When the test range and the test signal level are greater than each range after changing frequencies, they are automatically change over the highest range compatible with this test frequency setting. For details, refer to the 3532-50 instruction manual.

Example

Transmission

The test frequency is set to 1 kHz.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:FREQuency 1.000E+03

:FREQuency?

Queries the test frequency.

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Syntax Function Example

Error

:FREQuency?

Returns the currently test frequency as a numerical value in NR3 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The test frequency has been set to 1 kHz. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:FREQUENCY 1.000E+03

1.000E+03

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:FREQuency

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:HEADer

Enables and disables headers for the response message

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:HEADer <data> ON/OFF (character data)

･

Sets whether or not the 3532-50/3522-50 will prefix headers to its response messages.

･

When powering on, <data> is initially set to OFF.

Transmission

Headers are prefixed to response messages. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

:HEADer?

Queries headers for the response messages enablement.

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Syntax Function

:HEADer?

Returns the setting of headers for the response messages as character data.

:HEADer ON

ON,OFF

Example

Error

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:HEADER ON OFF

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

:HEADer

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:IO:OUTPut:DELay

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Sets the delay time for Judgement Result Output and EOM

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Period in EXT I/O.

Output

Syntax <data> Function

:IO:OUTPut:DELay <data> 0 to 0.0999 (NR1)

･ Sets the delay time for comparator judgement result output and EOM

period in EXT I/O. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but non significant digits are rounded off so the numeric.

Example

Transmission

Sets the delay time for comparator judgement result output and EOM period in EXT I/O to 500 μs.

Note

There is an approximate error of 40 μs in the delay time entered for comparator

input from EXT/IO or communicating by interface may lead to the delay time varying widely. As far as possible, try not to control from external sources when carrying out measurement.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

___________

EOM

___________

output

:IO:OUTPut:DELay 0.0005

___________

output

period for the setting value. In addition, during measurement, a trigger

:IO:OUTPut:DELay?

Queries the delay time for Judgement Result Output and EOM

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Output Period in EXT I/O.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:IO:OUTPut:DELay?

Returns settings the delay time for comparator judgement result output and EOM

output period in EXT I/O.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The delay time for comparator judgement result output and EOM EXT I/O set at 500 μs.

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:IO:OUTPUT:DELAY 0.0005

0.0005

___________

output period in

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:IO:RESult:RESet

Sets the Output of Judgment Result Signal Line in EXT I/O.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Note

Error

:IO:RESult:RESet <data> ON/OFF (character data)

･

Resets the judgment results when the start-of-measurement signal (trigger signal) is input.

･

Updates the measurement results when measurement ends.

Transmission

Sets the judgment results to be updated when measurement ends. The judgment result signal line indicates judgment results for M or S-HI, M or S-

IN, M or S-LO and AND for comparator measurement. If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error

occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:IO:RESult:RESet?

:IO:RESult:RESet OFF

Queries the Output of Judgment Result Signal Line in EXT I/O.

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Syntax Function Example

Error

:IO:RESult:RESet?

Returns the setting of whether to reset the judgment result signal line in EXT I/O.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The judgment results are set to be updated when judgment ends. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:IO:RESULT:RESET OFF OFF

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:IO:RESult:RESet

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:LEVel

Sets the test signal level.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:LEVel <data> V/CV/CC (character data) Sets the test signal level to one of the followings.

V Open circuit voltage level CV Constant voltage level CC Constant current level

Transmission

The test signal level is set to constant voltage. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LEVel?

Queries the test signal level.

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:LEVel CV

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:LEVel?

Returns the test signal level as character data. V Open circuit voltage level CV Constant voltage level CC Constant current level

Response

If headers are on : If headers are off

The test signal level has been set to constant voltage. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

LEVEL CV

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

:LEVel

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:LEVel:CCURRent

Sets the constant current value.

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Syntax <data>

:LEVel:CCURRent <data> Numerical data in NR3 format

3532-50: 0.01E-03 and 99.99E-03 (frequency 42 Hz to 1 MHz)

0.01E-03 and 20.00E-03 (frequency 1.001 MHz to 5 MHz) 3522-50: 0.01E-03 and 99.99E-03

Function

Sets the value of the constant current.

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures beyond the last valid decimal place.

Example

Transmission

The constant current value is set to 10 mA.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LEVel:CCURRent?

:LEVel:CCURRent 10.00E-03

Queries the constant current value.

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Syntax Function Example

:LEVel:CCURRent?

Returns the value of the constant current as a numerical value in NR3 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The constant current value has been set to 10 mA.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:LEVEL:CCURRENT 10.00E-03

10.00E-03

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

:LEVel:CCURRent

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:LEVel:CVOLTage

Sets the constant voltage value.

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Syntax <data>

:LEVel:CVOLTage <data>

Numerical data in NR3 format 3532-50: 0.010 to 5.000 (frequency 42 Hz to 1 MHz)

0.010 to 1.000 (frequency 1.001 MHz to 5 MHz) 3522-50: 0.010 to 5.000

Function

Sets the value of the constant voltage.

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures beyond the last valid decimal place.

･

When the test signal frequency is set to a value greater than 1 MHz, the range which can be set is from 0.01 to 1 V.

Example

Transmission

The constant voltage value is set to 1.234 V.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LEVel:CVOLTage 1.234

:LEVel:CVOLTage?

Queries the constant voltage values.

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Syntax Function Example

Error

:LEVel:CVOLTage?

Returns the constant voltage value as a numerical value in NR2 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The constant voltage level has been set to 1.234 V. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:LEVEL:CVOLTAGE 1.234

1.234

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:LEVel:CVOLTage

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:LEVel:VOLTage

Sets the open circuit voltage value.

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Syntax <data>

:LEVel:VOLTage <data> Numerical data in NR3 format

3532-50: 0.010 to 5.000 (frequency 42 Hz to 1 MHz)

0.010 to 1.000 (frequency 1.001 MHz to 5 MHz) 3522-50: 0.010 to 5.000

Function

Sets the open circuit voltage value.

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures beyond the last valid decimal place.

Example

Transmission

The open circuit voltage value is set to 1.234 V.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LEVel:VOLTage?

:LEVel:VOLTage 1.234

Queries the open circuit voltage values.

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Syntax Function Example

:LEVel:VOLTage?

Returns the open circuit voltage value as a numerical value in NR2 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The open circuit voltage level has been set to 1.234 V.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:LEVEL:VOLTAGE 1.234

1.234

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

:LEVel:VOLTage

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:LIMiter

Enables and disables the limit value setting function.

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Syntax <data> Function Example

:LIMiter <data> ON/OFF (character data) Sets the limit value setting function to ON or OFF.

Transmission

The limit value setting function is enabled.

Error

If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LIMiter?

Queries the limit value setting function enablement.

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Syntax Function

:LIMiter?

Returns the current setting of the limit value setting function enablement as character data.

:LIMiter ON

ON,OFF

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:LIMITER ON ON

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

:LIMiter

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:LIMiter:CURRent

Sets the current limit value.

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Syntax <data> Function

:LIMiter:CURRent <data> Numerical data in NR3 format from 0.01E-03 to 99.99E-03 Sets the current limit value.

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures beyond the last valid decimal place.

Example

Transmission

The current limit value is set to 10 mA.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LIMiter:CURRent?

Queries the current limit value.

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:LIMiter:CURRent 10.00E-03

Syntax Function Example

:LIMiter:CURRent?

Returns the current limit value as a numerical value in NR3 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The current limit value has been set to 10 mA.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:LIMITER:CURRENT 10.00E-03

10.00E-03

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

:LIMiter:CURRent

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:LIMiter:VOLTage

Sets the voltage limit value.

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Syntax <data>

:LIMiter:VOLTage <data> Numerical data in NR2 format

0.010 to 5.000

Function

･ Sets the voltage limit value.

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures beyond the last valid decimal place.

Example

Transmission

The voltage limit value is set to 1.234 V.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LIMiter:VOLTage?

:LIMiter:VOLTage 1.234

Queries the voltage limit value.

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Syntax Function Example

:LIMiter:VOLTage?

Returns the voltage limit value as a numerical value in NR2 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The voltage limit value has been set to 1.234 V.

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:LIMITER:VOLTAGE 1.234

1.234

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

:LIMiter:VOLTage

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:LOAD

Loads the test conditions of the specified panel number.

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Syntax <data>

:LOAD <data> Numerical data in NR1 format

1to30

Function

･ Sets the panel number which you wish to load.

･

The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point will be rounded.

Example

Transmission

The test conditions which are saved in panel number 2 is loaded.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

If the panel number in which the settings have not been saved is selected, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:LOAD 2

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:LOAD

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:MEASure?

Queries measured data items.

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Syntax Function

:MEASure?

Returns the measured values of test data items as numerical values in NR2 and NR3 format.

1. During normal testing

Returns the measured value of the parameter that bits of MR0 (measurement register 0) and MR1 (measurement register 1) have been set to 1 in the following order; impedance (Z), admittance (Y), phase angle (PHASE), series capacitance (CS), parallel capacitance (CP), loss coefficient (D), series inductance (LS), parallel inductance (LP), Q factor (Q), series resistance (RS), conductance (G), parallel resistance (RP), reactance (X), and susceptance (B).

When powering on, the test parameters are initially set to impedance (Z) and phase angle (θ).

The contents of MR0 and MR1 are set with the :MEASure:ITEM command.

2. During comparator testing

Returns the measured values of the first and second parameters which have been set and the comparator result.

The result of the comparison is as follows. Within limits or logical product limits 0

Above the upper limit or out of logical product limits 1 Below the lower limit -1

The data is returned as shown below. <logical product of comparison result>, <test value of the first parameter>,

Sets the first parameter with the

":PARameter1"

command, and sets the second parameter with the ":PARameter3" command. When the parameter is set to OFF, the data is not returned.

3. During scaling testing

The data is returned as shown below. <test value of the first parameter>, <test value of second parameter>

Sets the first parameter with the parameter with the

":PARameter3"

":PARameter1"

command. When the parameter is set to OFF,

command, and sets the second

the data is not returned.

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:MEASure?

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Note

The results of output when using the using, since the

If the test frequency is set to 1 kHz: When the *

Transmissio n :FREQuency 50;:MEASure?

The response message of this :MEASure? query is the measured value of frequency at 1 kHz.

When using the *

Transmissio n

The response message of this frequency at 50 Hz.

Example

1. During normal testing

When querying the measured values for impedance (Z), phase angle (θ), parallel capacitance (Cp), loss coefficient (D):

Transmission :MEASure:ITEM 53,0;:MEASure? Response

If headers are on If headers are off

command differs from when not

WAI

:MEASure?

command is not used

WAI

FREQuency 50;*WAI;:MEASure?

Z 31.981E+03,PHASE -88.05,CP 4.9736E-09,D 0.03405

31.981E+03,-88.05,4.9736E-9,0.03405

query is not sequential command.

command

:MEASure?

query is the measured value of

2. During comparator testing

When comparator testing for impedance (Z) and phase angle (θ).

Transmission :PARameter1 Z;:PARameter3 PHASe

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

:COMParator ON :MEASure?

1,Z 31.981E+03,0,PHASE -88.05,-1 1,31.981E+03,0,-88.05,-1

The decision result of the first parameter is within limits, and that of the second parameter is below the lower limit.

3. During scaling testing

When comparator testing for impedance (Z) and phase angle (θ).

Transmission

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

:PARameter1 Z;:PARameter3 PHASe :SCALe ON :MEASure?

Z 31.981E+03,0,PHASE -88.05

31.981E+03,0,-88.05

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

During comparator testing and scaling testing, if parameters both first and second are set to OFF, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

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:MEASure?

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:MEASure:ITEM

Sets the test parameter for response of the :MEASure? query during

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normal testing.

Syntax <data> Function

:MEASure:ITEM <MR0>,<MR1> Numerical data in NR1 format from 0 to 255 Specifies the test parameters for response of the

･

testing with bits.

･ The items of two registers (MR0 and MR1) are as follows.

･ When the power is turned on, the test parameter is set to impedance (Z) and

phase angle (θ) that is; <MR0> is 5 and <MR1> is 0.

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

:MEASure?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Lp Ls D Cp Cs

Measurement Register 0 (MR0)

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused Unused B X Rp G Rs Q

Measurement Register 1 (MR1)

query during normal

Y Z

Example

Transmission :MEASure:ITEM 53,18

The test parameters for response are set to impedance (Z), phase angle (θ), equivalent parallel circuit capacitance (Cp), loss coefficient (D), series resistance (Rs), reactance (X).

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

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:MEASure:ITEM

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:MEASure:ITEM?

Queries the test parameter for response of the :MEASure? query

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during normal testing.

Syntax Function

:MEASure:ITEM?

Returns the test parameter to response the :MEASure? query during normal testing as bits <MR0> and <MR1>.

The items of two registers (MR0 and MR1) are as follows.

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The test parameters to response have been set to impedance (Z), phase angle (θ), parallel capacitance (Cp), loss coefficient (D), series resistance(Rs), reactance (X).

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Lp Ls D Cp Cs

Measurement Register 0 (MR0)

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

Unused Unused B X Rp G Rs Q

Measurement Register 1 (MR1)

:MEASURE:ITEM 53,18 53,18

Y Z

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

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:MEASure:ITEM?

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:PARameter1

Sets the test parameters to be displayed.

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Syntax <data>

:PARameter1 (2, 3, or 4) <data> Z Impedance

Y Admittance PHASe Phase angle CS Series equivalent static capacitance CP Parallel equivalent static capacitance D Loss coefficient LS Series equivalent inductance LP Parallel equivalent inductance Q Q factor RS Series equivalent resistance G Conductance RP Parallel equivalent resistance X Reactance B Susceptance OFF

(2, 3, or 4)

Function Example

Error

Sets the displayed parameters.

Transmission :PARameter1 Z;:PARameter3 PHASe

The first parameter is set to impedance, and the third parameter is set to phase angle.

If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:PARameter1

Queries the test parameters to be displayed.

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Syntax Function

:PARameter1 (2, 3, or 4)?

Returns the test parameters as character data.

Z, Y, PHASE, CS, CP, D, LS, LP, Q, RS, G, RP, X, B, OFF

(2, 3, or 4)

Example

Error

────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The second parameter has been set to phase angle. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

:PARAMETER2 PHASE

PHASE

:PARameter1 (2, 3, or 4)

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:PARameter1

Sets the number of displayed digits for the test parameters.

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Syntax <data>

Function Example

Note Error

:PARameter 1 (2, 3, or 4):DIGit <data> Numerical data in NR1 format

3to5 Sets the number of displayed digits for the first to fourth parameters.

Transmission :PARameter1:DIGit 4

The number of displayed digits for the first parameter is set to 4. The response message for the ":MEASure?" query is always returned in 5 digits.

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

(2, 3, or 4)

:DIGit

:PARameter1

Queries the number of displayed digits for the test parameters.

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Syntax Function

Example

Error

:PARameter1 (2, 3, or 4):DIGit? Returns the number of displayed digits for the first to fourth parameters as

numerical data in NR1 format

Response

If headers are on If headers are off The number of displayed digits for the first parameter has been set to 4.

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

(2, 3, or 4)

:PARAMETER1:DIGIT 4

:DIGit?

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:PARameter1 (2, 3, or 4):DIGit

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:RANGe

Sets the test range.

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Syntax <data>

:RANGe <data> Numerical data in NR1 format

1to10

Function

Sets the test range.

･

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

･ If this command is executed, the setting of the :RANGe:AUTO command is

automatically changed to OFF.

･ The numerical value corresponding to the test range and frequency which can be

set is as follows.

Range

number

1 2 3 4

Range

(Ω)

0.1

100

: settable / ---: cannot be set

to 100.0 kHz

100.1 kHz to

1.000 MHz

1.001 MHz to

5.000 MHz

Example

Transmission

The test range is set to 1 kΩ.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

5 6 7 8 9

For 3532-50 If the test frequency is greater than 100 kHz, the range

10 k

100 k

1M ---

10 M --- ---

100 M --- ---

number 9 (10 MΩrange) cannot be set. If the test frequency is greater than 1 MHz, the range number 8

(1 MΩrange) cannot be set.

:RANGe 5

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:RANGe?

Queries the test range.

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Syntax Function

:RANGe?

Returns the test range setting as numerical value (1 to 10) in NR1 format. The numerical value corresponding to the test range and frequency which can be set is as follows.

Range

number

1 0.1 2 1 3 10 4 100 5 1k 6 10 k 7 100 k 8 1M 9 10 M

10 100 M

Range (Ω)

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The test range has been set to range 5 (1 kΩ).

Error

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:RANGE 5 5

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:RANG e:AUTO

Enables and disables the auto-range function.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:RANGe:AUTO <data>

ON/OFF (character data)

Switches between automatic and manual setting of test range.

ON Switches the automatic setting. OFF Switches the manual setting.

Transmission

The test range is switched to automatic selection (auto-ranging). If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:RANGe:AUTO?

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Queries the auto-range function enablement.

:RANGe:AUTO ON

Syntax Function

Examples

Error

:RANGe:AUTO?

Returns whether the test range is automatically set as character data. ON, OFF

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:RANGE:AUTO ON ON

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:SAVE

Saves the test conditions in specified panel number.

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Syntax <data>

:SAVE <number>, <name> <number> Numerical data in NR1 format between 1 and 30

<name> Character data, up to 20 characters

Function

Saves the test conditions in specified panel number with name to be saved.

･

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

･ The capital letters, numbers, and hyphen can be used. ･ If 21 or more characters are entered, the first 20 characters are used.

Example

Transmission :SAVE 3,TEST1

The test condition is saved as a name "TEST1" in panel number 3.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value and character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:SAVE?

Queries the panel number saved.

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Syntax <data> Function

:SAVE? <data> Numerical data in NR1 format between 0 and 30 Returns 1 when the test conditions are saved in specified panel number, and

･

returns 0 when not saved.

･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded.

･ The response message has no headers.

Example

Transmission :SAVE? 3 Response 1

The test condition is saved in panel number 3.

Error

If <data> is other than numerical value and character data described above, an execution error occurs.

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:SCALe

Enables and disables the scaling function.

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Syntax <data> Function Example

Error

:SCALe <data> ON/OFF Enables and disables the scaling function.

Transmission :SCALe ON

Enables the scaling function. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error

:SCALe?

Queries the scaling function.

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Syntax Function

:SCALe?

Returns the setting of scaling function enablement as character data.

ON, OFF

Example

Error

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

:SCALE ON

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:SCALe:FVALue

Sets the first parameters (a and b) in the scaling function.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:SCALe:FVALue <a>, <b> Numerical data in NR3 format Sets the first parameters (a and b values) in the scaling function.

･

･ For calculation equation of the scaling function, see the Instruction Manual of

main unit.

Transmission :SCALe:FVALue 2.0000E+00,1.0000E+00

Sets a value to 2.0000, and b value to 1.0000. If <data> is other than numerical data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error

:SCALe:FVALue?

Queries the first parameters (a and b) in the scaling function.

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Syntax

:SCALe:FVALue?

Function

Example

Error

Returns the setting of the first parameters (a and b values) in the scaling function as a numerical value in NR3 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

:SCALE:FVALUE 2.0000E+00,1.0000E+00

2.0000E+00,1.0000E+00

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:SCALe:SVALue

Sets the second parameters (a and b) in the scaling function.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:SCALe:SVALue <a>, <b> Numerical data in NR3 format Sets the second parameters (a and b values) in the scaling function.

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･ For calculation equation of the scaling function, see the Instruction Manual of

main unit.

Transmission :SCALe:SVALue 2.0000E+00,1.0000E+00

Sets a value to 2.0000, and b value to 1.0000. If <data> is other than numerical data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:SCALe:SVALue?

Queries the second parameters (a and b) in the scaling function.

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Syntax

:SCALe:SVALue?

Function

Example

Error

Returns the setting of the second parameters (a and b values) in the scaling function as a numerical value in NR3 format.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error occurs.

:SCALE:SVALUE 2.0000E+00,1.0000E+00

2.0000E+00,1.0000E+00

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:SPEEd

Sets the testing speed.

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Syntax <data> Function Example Error

:SPEEd <data> FAST/NORMal/SLOW/SLOW2 (character data) Sets the testing speed.

Transmission

If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:SPEEd?

Queries the testing speed.

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Syntax Function

:SPEEd?

Returns the setting of testing speed as character data. FAST, NORMAL, SLOW, SLOW2

:SPEEd NORMal

Example

Error

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:SPEED NORMAL

NORMAL

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:SPEEd

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:TRANsmit:TERMinator

Sets the data terminator for response messages.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:TRANsmit:TERMinator <data> Numerical data in NR1 format between 0 and 255 Sets the data terminator for response messages.

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･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but any digits after the decimal point

will be rounded. If <data> = 0, the terminator is set to LF (line feed) + EOI signal. If <data> = 1 through 255, the terminator is set to CR (carriage return) + LF and

EOI signal.

･ When powering on, <data> is initially set to 0 (LF+EOI).

Transmission

The data terminator is set to LF + EOI If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error

occurs.

:TRANsmit:TERMinator?

:TRANsmit:TERMinator 0

Queries the data terminator for response messages.

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Syntax Function

Example

Error

:TRANsmit:TERMinator?

Returns the data terminator for response messages as a numerical value (0 or 1) in NR1 format.

If <data> = 0, the terminator is LF and EOI signal. If <data> = 1, the terminator is CR + LF and EOI signal

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:TRANSMIT:TERMINATOR 0 0

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:TRIGger

Sets the type of trigger.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:TRIGger <data> INTernal/EXTernal (character data) Sets the type of trigger.

INTernal Internal trigger mode EXTernal External trigger mode

Transmission

The trigger mode is set to internal trigger. If <data> is other than character data described above, an execution error occurs.

Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:TRIGger?

Queries the trigger setting.

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:TRIGger INTernal

Syntax Function

Example

Error

:TRIGger?

Returns the trigger setting as character data.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The trigger mode has been set to internal triggering. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:TRIGGER INTERNAL INTERNAL

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:TRIGger

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:TRIGger:DELA y

Sets the trigger delay time.

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

Error

:TRIGger:DELAy <data> Numerical data in NR2 format from 0.00 to 9.99. Sets the trigger delay time.

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･ The numerical value can be in NRf format, but rounding is performed for figures

beyond the last valid decimal place.

Transmission :TRIGger:DELAy 0.05

The trigger delay time is set to 50 ms. If <data> is other than numerical value described above, an execution error

occurs. Executing this command while the open or short circuit compensation is performed generates an execution error.

:TRIGger:DELA y?

Queries the trigger delay time.

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Syntax Function

Example

Error

:TRIGger:DELAy?

Returns the current setting of trigger delay time as a numerical value in NR2 format from 0.00 to 9.99.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The trigger delay time has been set to 50 ms. If the response message is longer than 300 bytes, a query error is generated.

:TRIGGER:DELAY 0.05

0.05

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5.5 Response Format for Queries as Numerical Value

(1)Testvalue

1. The response formats for |Z| (impedance),|Y| (admittance), Cs (static capacitance in series equivalent circuit mode), Cp (static capacitance in parallel equivalent circuit mode), Ls (inductance in series equivalent circuit mode), Lp (inductance in parallel equivalent circuit mode), Rs (effective resistance in series equivalent circuit mode), G (conductance), Rp (effective resistance in parallel equivalent circuit mode), X (reactan ce), B (susceptance) are as follows. (in NR3 format)

□.□□□□E±□□

1 Mantissa Five digits and decimal point 2 Exponent Two digits

When the value is overflow or underflow, the following value is displayed.

Overflow 99999E+99 Underflow -99999E+99

2. The response formats (in NR2 format) for θ(phase angle).

(-)

□□□.□□

(-)

□□.□□

(-)□.

□□

1 Sign Only when the value is negative, minus (-) is prefixed. 2 Numerical Up to the second decimal point

When the value is overflow or underflow, the following value is displayed.

Overflow 999.9 Underflow -999.9

3. The response formats (in NR2 format) for D (loss coefficient)

□.□□□□□

Up to the fifth decimal point

When the value is overflow or underflow, the following value is displayed.

Overflow 999999 Underflow -999999

4. The response formats (in NR2 format) for Q (Q factor)

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□.□□ □□.□□ □□□.□□

Up to the second decimal point

When the value is overflow or underflow, the following value is displayed.

Overflow 9999 Underflow -9999

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