Hioki 9593-01 Instruction Manual

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3532-50 3522-50

LCR HiTESTER

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9593-01

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RS-232C INTERFACE

December 2012 Revised edition 7 9593A983-07 12-12H

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 RS-232C Interface

Chapter 2 Overview 5

2.1 Introduction to the 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE 5

2.2 Specifications

Chapter 3 Names of Parts 9

3.1 Controls and Connections 9

Chapter 4 Operation 11

4.1 Setting the RS-232C Communication Conditions 11

4.2 Communication Methods by the RS-232C

4.3 Message Format

4.3.1 Program Message 13

4.3.2 Response Messages 13

4.4 Headers 14

12 13

2 3 4

4.5 Data Formats

4.6 Delimiters

4.7 Separators

4.8 Abbreviation of Compound Commands

4.9 Output Queue

4.10 Input Buffer

4.11 Event Registers

15 16 16 17 18 18 19

Chapter 5 Command Reference 21

5.1 Command Summary 21

5.2 Format of Command Explanations

5.3 Particular Commands

5.5 Response Format for Queries as Numerical Value

5.6 Initialization Items

25 26 82 84

Chapter 6 Sample Programs 85 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 93 Index INDEX 1

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE for the 3532-50 and 3522-50 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) 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE

(2) This instruction manual

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1.1 Check of External Appearance and Accessories

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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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1.2 Shipping Precautions

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1.3 Points for Attention During Use

(1) If you change the communication condition of the 3532-50/3522-50 while

using it, you should immediately turn the power off and on again. If you do not do so, the communication conditions will not be changed to the new one.

(2) Always be sure to secu

re the RS-232C cable to the 9593-01 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 units.

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

3532-50/3522-50 units.

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1.3 Points for Attention During Use

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1.4 Installing the RS-232C 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 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE in the rear panel of the 3532-50/3522-50 are covered with a blanking plate. Follow these three steps to install the 9593-01 interface:

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

2. Insert the 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE into the exposed slot in the rear

of the unit in the figure below.

3. Push the 9593-01 firmly into place, and fix with the screws removed in

step 1.

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Chapter 2

Overview

2.1 Introduction to the 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE

By connecting the 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE to the 3532-50 or the 3522-50 LCR HiTESTER, it is possible to control the main unit via the RS232C bus.

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2.2 Specifications

Transfer system Start-stop synchronization Baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps Data length 7or8bits Parity Even, odd, or none Stop bits 1or2bits Delimiter CR+LF, CR Handshake hardware

Selected by DIP switch.

Electrical characteristic

NOTE

Input voltage levels Output voltage levels

(load impedance 3 kΩto 7 kΩ)

+5 V to +15 V

-15 V to -5 V +5 V to +9 V

-9 V to -5 V

Connector

RS-232C Interface Connector Pin Assignments

D-subminiature 25-pin female

The connector on the 9593-01 is for terminal (DTE).

Signal Assignments and Explanation

Connector (Dsub)

Pin number

RS-232C CCITT

Circuit

ON OFF

Description

2 BA(TxD) 103 3 BB(RxD) 104 4 CA(RTS) 105 5 CB(CTS) 106 7 AB(GND) 102

20 CD(DTR) 108/2

Other pins

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2.2 Specifications

Transmitted Data Received Data Request to Send Clear to Send Signal Ground Data Terminal

Ready Unused

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Connecting method

When connecting to the controller (DTE), use a cross cable which meets the connector specifications of both sides of the 9593-01 and the controller.

When connecting to the PC/AT:

9593-01 PC/AT

BA (TxD) 2 BB (RxD) 3 CA (RTS) 4 CB (CTS) 5 CC (DSR) 6 AB (GND) 7

DTR) 20

D-subminiature 25-pin

male

9593-01 PC/AT

BA (TxD) 2 BB (RxD) 3 CA (RTS) 4 CB (CTS) 5 CC (DSR) 6

B (GND) 7

CF (DCD) 8

DTR) 20

2 BB (RxD) 3 BA (TxD) 8 CB (CTS) 7 CA (RTS) 4 CD (DTR) 5 AB (GND) 6 CC (RI)

D-subminiature 9-pin female

2 BB (RxD) 3 BA (TxD) 1 CF (DCD)

4 CD (DTR) 5 AB (GND) 7 CA (RTS) 8 CB (CTS) 6 CC

DSR

D-subminiature 25-pin

male

D-subminiature 9-pin female

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2.2 Specifications

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Handshake

(1) Controls when receiving

When the receiving buffer is more than 85% full, to indicate to the controller that the empty buffer capacity is low (RTS is set to Low).

Processing of data in the buffer continues, and when the receiving buffer is less than 25 % full, to indicate to the controller that there is ample buffer capacity (RTS is set to Hi)

85%

Amount of input buffer used

25%

Buffer em

RTS

Hi Low

(2) Controls when transmitting

When CTS is Low, transmission is suspended; it is Hi transmission resumes.

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2.2 Specifications

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Chapter 3

Names of Parts

3.1 Controls and Connections

(1) Initial Screens

During communications (in the remote state), the remote state is displayed on the screen. Press this key to resume the normal state (local state).

LOCAL

key to release the

During communications, the initial screen is forcibly displayed excluding the following conditions.

･

When executing OPEN/SHORT correction or sending the execution

command (correction execution screen appears).

･

When the magnification display screen appears.

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(2) 9593-01 RS-232C INTERFACE

WARNING

CAUTION

To avoid electrocution, turn off the power to all devices before pluggingor unplugging any of the RS-232C INTERFACE connectors.

To avoid damage to the product, do not short-circuit the output terminal and do not input voltage to the output terminal.

Commu ni cation condition settingswitches

RS-232C connecto

Communication condition setting switches

These are used to set the communication condition of the 3532-50/3522-50 units on the RS-232C bus. For how to set these switches, refer to Section

4.1, "Setting the RS-232C Communication Conditions."

RS-232C connector

Connect the RS-232C cable to this connector.

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Chapter 4

Operation

4.1 Setting the RS-232C Communication Conditions

･

Use the communication condition setting switches on the RS-232C panel to

set the communication condition.

NOTE

･

On dispatch from the factory, this address is initially set to 00000000.

If you change the communication condition while the 3532-50 or 3522-50 is being used, then you should immediately turn the power off and on again. If this is not done, the communication condition will not be changed to the new one.

Bits Description

Baud rate

2 3 Data length 4

Parity

5 6 Stop bits 7 Delimiter 8 Handshake

0: OFF 1: ON

Bits Description

1 2 Baud rate 0 0

0 1 1 0 1 1

3 Data length 0

4 5 Parity

9600 4800 2400

19200

8bits 7bits

6 Stop bits 0

1 7 Delimiter 0

1bit

2bits

CR+LF

0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1

None None

Even

Odd

When using with the personal computer, set bit 8 to 0. When using with the optional 9442 printer, set all bits to 1.

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4.2 Communication Methods by the RS-232C

･

In order to control the 3532-50/3522-50 by the RS-232C, there are

several kinds of messages.

･

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

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

Command messages

Messages

Program messages

Res

onse messages

Quer

(1) Program messages

Program messages are command messages or query messages.

･

Command messages are orders for controls of the 3532-50/3522-50,

such as for making measurement condition settings or for reset or the like.

Example

FREQUENCY

(Command message which sets the frequency)

<data>

messages

･ Query messages are orders for responses relating to results of

operation, results of measurement, or the state of 3532-50/3522-50 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 3532-50/3522-

50.

Example

(Current frequency is 1 kHz.)

Computer

FREQUENCY 1.000E+03

Program messages

3532-50/3522-50

Response messages

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4.3 Message Format

The commands for the 3532-50/3522-50 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

1 2 Space separating header portion and data portion. 3

Command message to set frequency to 1 kHz

FREQUENCY 1000

1 2 3

Header portion

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. Response messages generated by the 3532-50/3522-50 are in long form and in upper case letters.

Example

FREQUENCY 1.000E+03

(Current frequency is 1 kHz.)

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

4.3 Message Format

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4.4 Headers

(1) Program message headers

There are three types of header: simple headers, compound headers, and particular headers.

･Simpleheader

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

Examples

:HEADer

･ Compound header

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

Examples

:BEEPer:KEY, RANGe:AUTO

・Particularheader

A header beginning with an asterisk (*) to indicate that it is a particular command.

Examples

RST

, etc.

NOTE

(2) Response message

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

Example

(Query message

Response message when headers are on.

1 2 Space separating header portion and data portion. 3

Response message when headers are off.

(Data portion only)

The headers are set to off when powering on.

When frequency is set to 1 kHz:

:FREQUENCY?

asking for the current setting of the frequency.

:FREQUENCY 1000

1 2 3

Header portion

Data portion

1000

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4.5 Data Formats

The 3532-50/3522-50 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 are always in upper case letters.

Example

(2) Decimal data

:TRIGger INT

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 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 or 3522-50 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 +6.012 :RANGe 0.0006E4

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:RANGe 6

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4.6 Delimiters

The term "delimiter" is used to refer to the following possibilities for separating data sequences. The 3532-50 and 3522-50 recognizes either a carriage return (CR) or a carriage return plus linefeed (CR+LF) as delimiters.

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

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

; *

IDN?

NOTE

When messages are combined in this way, if a syntax error occurs, all subsequent messages up to the next delimiter 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

(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, etc.), then, when and only when writing them directly following on from one another, this common portion (:BEEPer: in this example) can be omitted. 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

Abbreviated expression

:BEEPer:KEY ON;:BEEPer:COMParator NG

:BEEPer: KEY ON;COMParator NG

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

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

Messages with particular headers 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 12 possible current paths:

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

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4.9 Output Queue

Response messages accumulate in the output queue and all data are received and cleared.

The output queue is also cleared when the power is turned off and turned on again.

The 3532-50/3522-50 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 buffer is cleared

4.10 Input Buffer

The 3532-50/3522-50 have an input buffer of 300 bytes capacity. When more than 300 bytes of data are transmitted, when the buffer is full any subsequent bytes received will be ignored. (When the controller handshake setting is not the same as the 9593-01.)

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4.11 Event Registers

The 3532-50/3522-50 include three 8-bit event registers. It is possible to determine the status of the unit by reading these registers.

The event register is cleared in the following situations:

･ Whena"*CLS" command is executed. ･ When an event register query is executed. (* ･ When the unit is powered on.

ESR?, :ESR0?, :ESR1?

(1) Standard event status register (SESR)

Standard Event Status Register (SESR) Bit Assignments

)

Bit 7

PON

Bit 6

Bit 5

CME

Bit 4

EXE

Bit 3

DDE

Bit 2

QYE

Bit 1 Bit 0

Power on flag. When the power is turned on, or on recovery from a power cut, this bit is set to 1.

Unused. Command error.

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

･ The command is not supported by the 3532-50/3522-50. ･ There is a mistake in a program header. ･ The number of data parameters is wrong. ･ 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.

･ The designated data value is outside the set r ange. ･ The designated data value is not acceptable. ･ Execution is impossible because some other function is being

performed.

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.

･ Execution is impossible due to an abnormality inside the 3532 -

50/3522-50.

･ 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.

･ When the data overflows the output queue. ･ When data in the output queue has been lost.

Unused. Unused.

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(2) Event status registers 0 and 1 (ESR0 and ESR1)

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 or constant voltage

Limit overflow

Impedance range overflow

Impedance range 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 (bit1, bit4)

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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Chapter 5

Command Reference

5.1 Command Summary

Particular Commands

Command Function

*CLS *ESR? *IDN? *RST *TRG *TST? *WAI

Clears event register. Queries standard event status register (SESR). Queries device ID. Device initialization. Performs sampling once. Queries the result of the self-test. Waits until all execution is fully completed.

Commands Specific to the 3532-50･3522-50

Command Function

■

Display function

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

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

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26 26 27 28 29 29 30

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31 31 32 32

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Averaging function

:AVERaging :AVERaging?

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Beep sound function

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

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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 input.

5.1 Command Summary

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Command Function

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External DC bias function

:BIAS :BIAS?

■

Cable length setting function

:CABLe :CABLe?

■

Comparator function

:COMParator :COMParator? :COMParator:FLIMit

:ABSolute :ABSolute?

:DEViation

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

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).

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36 36

36 37

37 37

38 38

: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).

:PERcent?

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

:COMParator:SLIMit

:ABSolute :ABSolute?

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

:DEViation Sets the reference value and the upper and lower limit values

(deviation percentage values).

:DEViation?

:MODE :MODE? :PERcent

:PERcent?

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).

40 40

42 42

43 44

44 45

■

Open and short circuit compensation function

:CORRection:DATA? :CORRection:OPEN :CORRection:OPEN? :CORRection:SHORt :CORRection:SHORt?

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5.1 Command Summary

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

46 47

48 49 50

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Command Function

■

Monitor function

:DISPlay:MONItor?

■

Communication error confirmation

:ERRor?

■

Event register

:ESR0? :ESR1?

■

Test frequency function

:FREQuency :FREQuency?

■

Headers

:HEADer :HEADer?

■

EXT I/O Output

:IO:OUTPut:DELay

Queries the monitored voltage and current.

Queries the RS-232C error.

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.

:IO:OUTPut:DELay?

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

:IO:RESult:RESet

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

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51 52

53 53

54 54

―――――

55 56

: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?

■

Limit function

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

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. Queries the voltage limit value.

55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58

59 59 60 60 61 61

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Panel load function

:LOAD

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Transfers the specified panel number.

5.1 Command Summary

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Command Function

■

Normal testings

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

■

Parameter settings (*:1 to 4)

:PARAmeter1 :PARAmeter1

(2, 3, or 4) (2, 3, or 4)

:PARAmeter*:DIGit :PARAmeter*:DIGit?

■

Test range function

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

■

Panel saving function

:SAVE

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.

Saves the test conditions in specified panel number.

Ref

page

63 65 66

67 67 68 68

69 70 71 71

:SAVE?

■

Scaling function

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

■

Test speed function

:SPEEd :SPEEd?

■

Trigger function

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

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

73 73 74 74 75

76 76

77 77 78 78

■

ID function

:USER:IDENtity :USER:IDENtity?

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5.1 Command Summary

Sets the user ID. Queries the user ID.

79 79

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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 numerical value described

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

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 data

Specifies the function of the command.

These are simple examples of the use of the command.

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).

･

This has no effect upon the output queue. If the data parameters are set after this command, a command error occurs.

*ESR?

■

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

Syntax * Function

Example

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.

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 Unused CME EXE DDE QYE Unused Unused

Standard Event Status Register (SESR)

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*IDN?

■

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

Syntax * Function

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

Example Error

Response

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

HIOKI,3532,50,V01.01

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

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*TRG

■

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.

*TST?

■

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

Syntax * Function

TST?

･

Performs the self test of the 3532-50, and returns the result thereof as a numerical value in NR1 format from 0 to 15.

TRG;:MEASure?

･

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

Error

Response

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

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*WAI

■

Waits until all execution is fully completed.

Syntax * Function Note

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. Therefore, using this*WAI command has an effect upon only :MEASure? query.

Example

Transmission

When not using the *WAI command

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

When using the *WAI command

The response for :MEASure? is the test value of frequency at 50 Hz.

Error

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

(If the frequency is set to 1 kHz)

:FREQuency 50;:MEASure?

:FREQuency 50;

WAI;:MEASure?

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

:APPLication:DISPlay:LIGHt

■

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 <data> Function

Error

:APPLication:DISPlay:MONItor <data>

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, a command 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?

:BEEPer:COMParator NG

■

Queries the beep sound for the comparator.

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.

: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.

: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.

Syntax <data>

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

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

:BIAS ON ON

(3532-50 only)

Function Example

Error

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Sets the cable length.

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

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:CABLe?

■

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

■

Enables and disables the comparator function.

Syntax

:COMParator <data>

(3532-50 only)

:CABLE 0 0

<data> Function Example

Error

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?

■

Queries the comparator function enablement.

Syntax Function

:COMParator?

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

:COMParator ON

Example

Error

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Response

If headers are on If headers are off

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

:COMPARATOR ON ON

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:COMParator:FLIMit:ABSolute

■

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the first comparator

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

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

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

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:MODE

■

Set

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. 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.

the reference value and

the first parameter setting mode for the

:COMParator:FLIMit:MODE?

■

Queries the reference value and the setting mode of the first

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

:COMPARATOR:FLIMIT:MODE PERCENT

PERCENT

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

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:COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent

■

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

first comparator parameter as percentage.

Syntax <data>

: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

Function

･

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

Note

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

Example

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%.

Error

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

which are set as percentage for the first comparator parameter.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

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: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

:COMParator:FLIMit:PERcent?

20,20

If headers are off

:COMPARATOR:FLIMIT:PERCENT 1.2345E-06,-

1.2345E-06,-20,20

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

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:COMParator:SLIMit:ABSolute

■

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the second comparator

parameter as absolute values.

Syntax <data>

: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

Function

･

Sets the lower and upper limit values for the second comparator parameter as absolute numerical value.

･

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

Note

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

Example

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.

Error

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

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:DEViation

■

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

second comparator parameter as deviation percentage (Δ%).

Syntax <data>

: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

Function

･

Sets the reference value and the lower and upper limit values for the second comparator parameter as deviation percentage.

Note

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.

Example

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

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

Error

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

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

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 (△%) 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△% 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:MODE

■

Sets the second parameter setting mode for the comparator.

Syntax <data> Function

:COMParator:SLIMit:MODE <data> ABSolute/PERcent/DEViation (character data)

･

Sets the second parameter setting mode for the comparator function. ABSolute Absolute value setting mode (ABS)

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

Example

Transmission :COMParator:SLIMit:MODE PERcent

The percentage setting mode is selected.

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.

:COMParator:SLIMit:MODE?

■

Queries the setting mode of the second parameter for the

comparator.

Syntax Function

: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.

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.

:COMPARATOR:SLIMIT:MODE PERCENT PERCENT

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:COMParator:SLIMit:PERcent

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

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

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

which are set as percentage for the second comparator parameter.

Syntax Function

Example

Error

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: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

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:CORRection:DATA?

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Queries the open circuit and short circuit compensation values.

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.

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

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Enables and disables the open circuit compensation function.

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*ESR? and :ESR0?. 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.

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?

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Queries the open circuit compensation function enablement.

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

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Enables and disables the short circuit compensation function.

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? and :ESR0?. 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 (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?

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Queries the short circuit compensation function enablement.

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

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Queries the voltage and current monitored parameters.

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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:ERRor?

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Reads out RS-232C communication condition errors.

Syntax Function

:ERRor?

･

Returns the value of RS-232C communication condition errors as a numerical value in NR1 format from 0 to 7, and then clears RS-232C communication condition errors.

･

No header is prefixed to the response message.

Example

Response 4

An overrun error has occurred.

Error

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

:ESR0?

4 2 1

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

Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused

Overrun

error

Framing

error

Parity

error

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Reads out event status register 0.

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.

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)

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:ESR1?

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Reads out event status register 1.

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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:HEADer

Enables and disables headers for the response message

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Syntax <data> Function

Example

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

･

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

･

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

Transmission

Headers are prefixed to response messages.

Error

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

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Error

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

:HEADER ON OFF

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:IO:OUTPut:DELay

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Sets the delay time for Judgement Result Output and EOM

■

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

■

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 50 0 μs.

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

:IO:OUTPUT:DELAY 0.000 5

0.0005

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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

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

･

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

･

Example

Updates the measurement results when measurement ends.

Transmission

Sets the judgment results to be updated when measurement ends.

Note

The judgment result signal line indicates judgment results for M or S-HI, M or SIN, M or S-LO and AND for comparator 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.

:IO:RESult:RESet?

:IO:RESult:RESet OFF

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

■

Syntax Function Example

: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.

Error

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

:IO:RESULT:RESET OFF OFF

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:LEVel

Sets the test signal level.

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Syntax <data> Function

: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

Example

Transmission

The test signal level is set to constant voltage.

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?

Queries the test signal level.

■

:LEVel CV

Syntax Function

:LEVel?

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

Example

Response

If headers are on : If headers are off

The test signal level has been set to constant voltage.

Error

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

LEVEL CV

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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.

･

When the test signal frequency is set to a value greater than 1MHz, the range which can be set is from 10μAto20mA.

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 10.00E-03

:LEVel:CCURRent?

Queries the constant current value.

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Syntax Function Example

Error

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

:LEVEL:CCURRENT 10.00E-03

10.00E-03

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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.

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?

:LEVel:CVOLTage 1.234

Queries the constant voltage values.

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Syntax Function Example

: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.

Error

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: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

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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

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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.

■

: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

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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

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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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: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 ":PARameter1" command, and sets the second parameter with the ":PARameter3" command. When the parameter is set to OFF, the data is not returned.

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Note

The results of output when using the*WAI command differs from when not using, since the :MEASure? query is not sequential command.

If the test frequency is set to 1 kHz: When the *WAI command is not used

Transmission :FREQuency 50;:MEASure?

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

When using the *WAI command

Transmission

The response message of this :MEASure? query is the measured value of 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

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

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: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 :MEASure? query during normal

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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.

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)

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?

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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:PARameter1

Sets the displayed parameters.

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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 displayed parameters.

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Syntax Function

:PARameter1 (2, 3, or 4)?

Returns the displayed 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

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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

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:PARameter1

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Syntax <data>

Function Example

Note Error

(2, 3, or 4)

Sets the number of displayed digits for the test parameters.

: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.

: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)

:DIGit?

:PARAMETER1:DIGIT 4

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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.

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･ 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 1 10 100

to 100.0 kHz

: settable / ---: cannot be set

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 1M 9

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

1k 10 k 100 k

10 M --- --100 M --- ---

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

1MΩrange)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 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

: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.

Example

Transmission

The test range is switched to automatic selection (auto-ranging).

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.

:RANGe:AUTO?

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Queries the autorange function enablement.

:RANGe:AUTO ON

Syntax Function

:RANGe:AUTO?

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

Examples

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Error

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

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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

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

Transmission :SCALe ON

Enables the scaling function.

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

: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

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Error

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

:SCALe:FVALue <a>, <b> Numerical data in NR3 format Sets the first 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.

Example

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

Sets a value to 2.0000, and b value to 1.0000.

Error

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

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

: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

: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.

Example

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

Sets a value to 2.0000, and b value to 1.0000.

Error

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

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

: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

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Error

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

:SPEED NORMAL

NORMAL

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:TRIGger

Sets the type of trigger.

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Syntax <data> Function

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

INTernal Internal trigger mode EXTernal External trigger mode

Example

Transmission

The trigger mode is set to internal trigger.

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.

:TRIGger?

Queries the trigger setting.

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:TRIGger INTernal

Syntax Function

:TRIGger?

Returns the trigger setting as character data.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The trigger mode has been set to internal triggering.

Error

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

:TRIGGER INTERNAL INTERNAL

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:TRIGger:DELA y

Sets the trigger delay time.

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Syntax <data> Function

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

･

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

beyond the last valid decimal place.

Example

Transmission :TRIGger:DELAy 0.05

The trigger delay time is set to 50 ms.

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.

:TRIGger:DELA y?

Queries the trigger delay time.

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Syntax Function

:TRIGger:DELAy?

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

Example

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

The trigger delay time has been set to 50 ms.

Error

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

:TRIGGER:DELAY 0.05

0.05

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:User:IDENtity

Set the user ID.

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Syntax <data> Function

:USER:IDENtity <data> For example: AB-9593

･ The user can set an identity code. ･ The ID is backed up in the same way as the main unit settings.

･ The capital and lowercase letters, digits 0 to 9, and hyphen can be used. ･ If an ID of eight or more characters is entered, the first seven characters are used. ･ The user ID is cleared by the system reset of the main unit.

Example

Transmission

This sets the user ID to "AB-9593"

Error

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

:User:IDENtity?

Queries the user ID.

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:USER:IDEN AB-9593

Syntax Function Example

USER:IDENtity?

Returns a user ID as seven characters data <data>.

Response

If headers are on If headers are off

Error

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

:USER:IDENTITY AB-9593 AB-9593

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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

1 2

1 2 3

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(2) Frequency response format (in NR3 format)

□.□□□E±□□ □□.□□E±□□ □□□.□E±□□

1 Mantissa Three or four digits and decimal point 2 Exponent Two digits

(3) Voltage response format (in NR2 format)

□.□□□

Four digits and decimal point

(4) Current response format (in NR3 format)

□.□□□E±□□

1 Mantissa Four digits and decimal point 2 Exponent Two digits

(5) Trigger delay response format (in NR2 format)

□.□□

Mantissa Three digits and decimal point

(6) Reference value (percentage value), upper and lower limit values

(absolute value), scaling correction coefficient for comparator (in NR3 format)

(-)□.

□□□□E±□□

(-)

□□.□□□E±□□

(-)

□□□.□□E±□□

(-)

□□□□.□E±□□

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1 Sign When the value is negative, minus (-) is prefixed. 2 Mantissa Five digits and decimal point 3 Exponent two digits

5.5 Response Format for Queries as Numerical Value

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5.6 Initialization Items

The following table shows which items are initialized and which not, under various conditions.

Item

method

RS-232C Communication conditions *1

Device specific functions (ranges etc.)

Output queue --- --Input buffer --- --Event registers Current path --- --Headers on/off --Measurement resister ---

*1 When the power is turned on, item is discriminated. *2 Except the PON bit (bit 7).

Power on

--- --- ---

--- ---

*RST

command

---

*CLS

command

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Chapter 6

Sample Programs

The following sample programs are all written for the Microsoft Quick BASIC. For more details on the Quick BASIC, refer to the Quick BASIC documentation. All commands in the sample programs are used in the short form, and the communication condition setting switches of the 3532-50 or 3522-50 is taken as 00000010 (baud rate: 9600bps, data length: 8 bits, parity: non, stop bit: 1 bit, delimiter: CR).

(1) Open- and short-circuit compensation

Summary This program carries out open- and short-circuit compensation on the 3532-

50or 3522-50.

Program List

10 OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 20 PRINT #1, ":HEAD OFF"

30 PRINT #1, " 40 CORR.OPEN: 50 INPUT "Prepare unit for open circuit compensation, then press Enter", A$ 60 PRINT "Collecting open circuit compensation data" 70 PRINT #1, ":CORR:OPEN ALL" 80 OPEN.LOOP: 90 PRINT #1, ":ESR0?" 100 INPUT #1, A 110 IF (A AND 1) = 0 THEN GOTO OPEN.LOOP 120 PRINT #1, "*ESR?" 130 INPUT #1, A 140 IF (A AND 8) = 0 THEN GOTO CORR.SHORT 150 PRINT "Open circuit compensation failed" 160 GOTO CORR.OPEN 170 CORR.SHORT: 180 INPUT "Prepare unit for short circuit compensation, then press Enter", A$ 190 PRINT "Collecting short circuit compensation data" 200 PRINT #1, ":CORR:SHOR ALL" 210 SHORT.LOOP: 220 PRINT #1, ":ESR0?" 230 INPUT #1, A 240 IF (A AND 1) = 0 THEN GOTO SHORT.LOOP 250 PRINT #1, "*ESR?" 260 INPUT #1, A 270 IF (A AND 8) = 0 THEN GOTO CORR.END

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280 PRINT "Short circuit compensation failed" 290 GOTO CORR.SHORT 300 CORR.END: 310 PRINT "Compensation operations completed" 320 CLOSE 330 END

Program

comments

Line Comments

10 Open the RS-232C circuit file. 20 Switch off headers for the response message. 30 Clear bits of each event registers. 70 Execute open circuit compensation (at all the test frequencies). 90-110 Wait until the bit for the compensation completed is 1. 120-140 When the valid data cannot be obtained, the bit 3 of SESR is 1. 320 Close the RS-232C circuit file.

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(2) Basic settings and testing

Summary This program selects the test conditions for measurement on the 3532-50or

3522-50. ・It carries out a single test measurement, and displays the result on the screen. ・It also displays the monitored voltage and current values on the screen.

Program List

Program

comments

10 OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 20 PRINT #1,":TRIG EXT" 30 PRINT #1,":AVER 8" 40 PRINT #1,":FREQ 1.234E3" 50 PRINT #1,":RANG:AUTO ON" 60 PRINT #1,":LEV V" 70 PRINT #1,":LEV:VOLT 1.00" 80 PRINT #1,":TRIG:DELA 0.02" 90 PRINT #1,":SPEE SLOW" 100 PRINT #1,":MEAS:ITEM 5,18" 110 PRINT #1,"*TRG;:ME AS?" 120 LINE INPUT #1,A$ 130 PRINT #1,":DISP:MONI?" 140 LINE INPUT #1,B$ 150 PRINT A$ 160 PRINT B$ 170 CLOSE 180 END

Line Comments

10 Open the RS-232C circuit file. 20 Select external trigger mode. 30 Set the count for averaging to 8. 40 Set the test frequency to 1.234 kHz. 50 Enable auto-ranging. 60 Select voltage measurement. 70 Set the test voltage to 1 V. 80 Set the trigger delay time to 20 ms. 90 Set the testing speed to SLOW. 100 Make a setting for Z (impedance), θ(phase angle), Rs (series

110 Query the sampling data and measurement value. 130 Query the monitored value for the test signal. 150-160 Display the test results. 170 Close the RS-232C circuit file.

equivalent resistance), X (reactance) to return.

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(3) Saving the 3532-50 settings using the panel save function

Summary This program makes the settings for the 3532-50 and saves the settings to

the panel number 1 as "TEST1".

Program List

Program

comments

10 OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 20 PRINT #1,":FREQ 100E3" 30 PRINT #1,":LEV V" 40 PRINT #1,":LEV:VOLT 1.00;CVOLT 0.50;CCURR 5.00E-3" 50 PRINT #1,":LIM OFF" 60 PRINT #1,":LIM:CURR 15.00E-3;VOLT 3.00" 70 PRINT #1,":RANG:AUTO ON" 80 PRINT #1,":TRIG INT" 90 PRINT #1,":TRIG:DELA 0.02" 100 PRINT #1,":AVER 2" 110 PRINT #1,":SPEE SLOW" 120 PRINT #1,":BEEP:KEY ON;COMP NG" 130 PRINT #1,":PAR1 Z;:PAR2 PHAS" 140 PRINT #1,":PAR3 CP;:PAR4 D" 150 PRINT #1,":SAVE 1,TEST1" 160 CLOSE 170 END

Line Comments

10 Open the RS-232C circuit file. 20 Set the test frequency to 100 kHz. 30 Select the voltage test signal level. 40 Make the following settings using the current path. V(open circuit voltage): 1 V CV(constant voltage): 0.5 V (value setting only) CC(constant current): 5 mA (value setting only) 50 Set the limit value setting function to OFF 60 Set the current limit value to 15 mA (value setting only). Set the voltage limit value to 3 V (value setting only). 70 Enable auto-ranging. 80 Select internal trigger mode. 90 Set the trigger delay time to 20 ms. 100 Set the count for averaging to 2. 110 Set the testing speed to SLOW. 120 Set the beep sound. 130-140 Set displayed parameters. 150 Save the settings to the panel number 1. 160 Close the RS-232C circuit file.

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(4) Carrying out comparator testing

Summary This program first makes the comparator settings.

At the end of testing, it displays the numbers of the samples which were outside the comparator limit.

Sample nos. decided HI for CP:2 5 Sample nos. decided LOW for CP:

All measured results Sample number: 1 3.8686E-04 .34823 Sample number: 2 3.8704E-04 .34823 Sample number: 3 3.8681E-04 .34843 Sample number: 4 3.8694E-04 .34804 Sample number: 5 3.8698E-04 .34823

Program List

10 OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 20 PRINT #1, ":PAR1 CP;:PAR3 D" 30 PRINT #1, ":TRIG EXT" 40 PRINT #1, ":HEAD OFF" 50 PRINT #1, ":FREQ 1.234E3" 60 PRINT #1, ":RANG:AUTO ON" 70 PRINT #1, ":LEV CV;:LEV:CVOLT 1.00" 80 PRINT #1, ":COMP:FLIM:MODE ABS;ABS 386 .80E-6,386.95E-6" 90 PRINT #1, ":COMP:SLIM:MODE PER;PER 1.0000,OFF,OFF" 100 NUM.SET: 110 INPUT "Number of samples to m easure:"; X 120 IF X < = 0 THEN GOTO NUM.SET 130 OPTION BASE 1 140 DIM F.ALL(X), CP(X), F.CP(X), D(X), F.D(X) 150 PRINT #1, ":COMP ON" 160 INPUT "Prepare sample, then press Enter", A$ 170 CLS 180 I = 1 190 MEAS.LOOP: 200 PRINT #1, "*TRG;:MEAS?" 210 INPUT #1, F.ALL(I), CP(I), F.CP(I), D(I), F.D(I) 220 I = I + 1 230 IF I > X THEN GOTO MEAS.END 240 CLS 250 PRINT "Prepare sample number ";I; 260 INPUT ", then press Enter", A$ 270 GOTO MEAS.LOOP 280 MEAS.END: 290 PRINT #1, ":COMP OFF" 300 CLS 310 PRINT "Sample nos. decided HI for CP:"; 320 FOR I = 1 TO X 330 IF F.CP(I) = 1 THEN PRINT I; 340 NEXT I 350 PRINT 360 PRINT "Sample nos. decided LOW for CP:"; 370 FOR I = 1 TO X 380 IF F.CP(I) = -1 THEN PRINT I; 390 NEXT I 400 PRINT

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410 PRINT 420 PRINT "All measured results" 430 FOR I = 1 TO X 440 PRINT "Sample number"; I, CP(I), D(I) 450 NEXT I 460 CLOSE 470 END

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Line Comments

10 Open the RS-232C circuit file. 20 Set the first parameter to Cp,and the second parameter to D. 30 Select external trigger mode. 40 Switch off headers for the response message. 50 Set the test frequency to 1.234 kHz. 60 Enable auto-ranging. 70 Set the constant voltage to 1 V. 80 Set the first parameter for the comparator function as absolute

value (the current path is used in this settings).

90 Set the second parameter for the comparator function as

percentage value.Since both settings of lower and upper limits are OFF,the comparator result is always IN (within limits). Input appropriate reference value (the current path is also used in this

settings). 130-140 Initialize variables. 150 Switch on the comparator function. 190-280 Measurement loop Returns data as total result, measurement value of CP, CP

decision, measurement value of D, D decision in order. 290 Switch off the comparator function. 310-340 Check HI decision for CP. 360-390 Check LOW decision for CP. 460 Close the RS-232C circuit file.

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(5) Frequency characteristics measurement for impedance

Summary This program measures the impedance frequency characteristics at various

frequencies.

It outputs the test result to a file.

The number of test point: 34 50/ 60/ 80 Hz 100/ 120/ 150/ 200/ 250/ 300/ 400/ 500/ 600/ 800 Hz 1/ 1.2/ 1.5/ 2/ 2.5/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 8 kHz 10/ 12/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 30/ 40/ 50/ 60/ 80/ 100 kHz

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10 OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 20 PRINT #1, ":COMP OFF;:TRIG EXT" 30 PRINT #1, ":LEV V;:LEV:VOLT 1.00" 40 PRINT #1, ":MEAS:ITEM 1,0" 50 PRINT #1, ":HEAD OFF" 60 OPTION BASE 1 70 PNT = 34 80 DIM TABLE(10), F(PNT), Z(PNT) 90 RESTORE F.DATA 100 F.DATA: 110 DATA 1,1.2,1.5,2,2.5,3,4,5,6,8 120 FOR I = 1 TO 10 130 READ TABLE(I) 140 NEXT I 150 EX = 10: T = 8 160 FOR I = 1 TO PNT 170 F(I) = EX * TABLE(T) 180 PRINT #1, ":FREQ " + STR$(F(I)) 190 PRINT #1, "*TRG;:MEAS?" 200 INPUT #1, Z(I) 210 PRINT F(I), Z(I) 220 IF T = 10 THEN T = 1: EX = EX * 10 ELSE T = T + 1 230 NEXT I 240 GOSUB SAVE.DATA: 250 CLS 260 CLOSE 270 END 280 SAVE.DATA: 290 INPUT "Input the file name to be saved.", F. NAME$ 300 OPEN F.NAME$ FOR OUTPUT AS #2 310 FOR I = 1 TO PNT 320 PRINT #2, F(I); ","; Z(I) 330 NEXT I 340 CLOSE #2 350 RETURN

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10 Open the RS-232C circuit file. 20 Switch off the comparator function, and select external trigger

mode. 30 Set the measured voltage to 1V. 40 Make a settings to response the parameter for Z by using the

:MEAS? query. 90-140 Set frequency mantissa table. 150 Measure from EX*TABLE(T=8) = 50 (Hz) 160-230 Measurement loop 170-180 Transmit character data by transforming the numerical values. 190 Query the sampling data and measurement value. 220 Change the frequency value to the new one. 240 Save the test frequency and test results to the file. 280-350 Routines to save the measurement value to the file.

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Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

If the RS-232C appears to be malfunctioning, refer to the information below before calling for servicing.

Symptom Cause / Treatment

The RS-232C has stopped working completely.

Transmission on the RS-232C is not taking place properly.

When attempting to read data using a BASIC INPUT statement, the RS-232C bus hangs.

Although a command has been transmitted, nothing has happened.

The amount of data read in is insufficient.

Are the cables properly connected? Are all the devices powered on? Has the communication condition been correctly set? Is the controller delimiter set correctly?

(Refer to Section 4.5, "Delimiter".) Be sure to transmit one query before each INPUT statement.

Have any of these transmitted queries resulted in as error?

Using the "*ESR?" query, inspect the standard event status register, and check what type of error has occurred.

Using the "ERRor?" query, and check whether transmission error occurred on the RS-232C.

If the data includes one or more commas, then try using a LINE INPUT statement.

Has an error occurred?

Sending several queries, produces only one response.

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Send the queries one at a time, and read the responses individually. When you want to read them in all at once, try doing so by putting them all on one line separated by the message separator character.

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Symptom Cause / Treatment

Have the response messages from 3532-50･3522-50 exceeded the

Although a response has been read in, the data does not appear.

buffer capacity of the computer? Try dividing up their reading in, by increasing the number of

variables of the INPUT statement.

The response message to a query differs from the display on the front panel of the 353250･3522-50.

Beeper sounds when *TRG command is transferred.

Service

If damage is suspected, check the "Troubleshooting" section before contacting your dealer or Hioki representative.

Due to the response message being produced at the instant that the 3532-50･3522-50 receives the query, there is a possibility that it may not agree with the display at the instant that the controller reads it in.

Is the trigger is set to internal trigger? *TRG command can be used for the external trigger setting.

For the internal trigger setting, an execution error occurs.

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