Kikusui PAT-T Series User manual

Introduction
The PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual explains the settings and commands for
remotely controlling the PAT-T series using the communication interface.
•RS232C interface
•GPIB interface (factory option)
•USB interface (factory option)
•LAN interface (factory option)
When the PAT-T is operating under remote control, the RMT LED on the display on the front
panel illuminates. To switch from the remote mode to the local mode (panel operation) from
the panel, press the LOCAL switch.
How to read this manual
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Related manuals
For the safety precautions, installation, operation, and specifications of the PAT-T, read the
accompanying PAT-T User's Manual.
Intended readers
This manual is written for readers with sufficient basic knowledge of how to control
instruments using a personal computer.
Structure of the manual
This manual consists of the following sections.
•Overview
• Setup
• Overview of messages
•Command (list*1)
• Appendix
• Tutorial
*1. The list of command is provided in a PDF file. Adobe Reader 6.0 or later is required to
view the file.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows NT and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
All other company names and product names used in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective company.
Firmware version of the product to which this manual
applies
This manual applies to 8 kW type products with firmware version 5.xx and 4 kW type
products with firmware version 4.xx.
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Instrument Interface Standards
The PAT-T conforms to the following standards.
•IEEE Std 488.2-1992 IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common Commands
For Use With IEEE Std 488.1-1987
•IEEE Std 488.1-1987 IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation
•Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) version 1999.0
•Universal Serial Bus Specification Rev 2.0
•Universal Serial Bus Test and Measurement Class Specification (USBTMC) Rev 1.0
•Universal Serial Bus Test and Measurement Class, Subclass USB488 Specification
(USBTMC-USB488) Rev 1.0
•TCP/IP Instrument Protcol Specification VXI-11 Rev 1.0
Copyright and publication
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior
consent of the copyright holder.
The specifications of this product and the contents of this manual are subject to change
without prior notice.
Copyright© 2010-2012 Kikusui Electronics Corporation
IX000791, Dec. 2012
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Setup
A VISA library is required to use the software application. The VISA library (any one of NI-
VISA, AgilentVISA, and KI-VISA) must be installed in the controller (Windows).
When the product is controlled by the LAN interface, middleware which applies to the VXI-11
protocol is required. Middleware is automatically installed by VISA library.
Installing the VISA Library
VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is a specification for a standard software for
connecting instruments that was defined by the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance.
One of the VISA libraries (driver software implemented in compliance with the VISA
specifications) below is necessary. USB functions for those cannot be used on Windows 95
or Windows NT 3.5x or 4.0.
•NI-VISA by National Instruments (Ver. 4.0 or later)
•Agilent VISA by Agilent Technologies (Agilent IO Libraries Suite14.2 or later)
•KI-VISA Ver. 3.1.3 or later
Installing KI-VISA
KI-VISA is Kikusui's original VISA library that supports VXIplug&play VISA Specifications.
The newest version can be downloaded from Kikusui website
(http://www.kikusui.co.jp/en/download/).
KI-VISA is not required if NI-VISA or Agilent VISA is already installed.
1. Load the accompanying CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Move to the VISA folder using the menu program of the CD-ROM or Explorer.
3. Double-click Kivisa_x_x_x.exe.
The value for x varies depending on the revision of the VISA library stored on the CD-
ROM.
4. Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen.
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Setup
The PAT-T is equipped with RS232C as standard. If the factory option interface board is
installed, you can use GPIB, USB or LAN.
Interface Setup
The GPIB, RS232C, USB and LAN interfaces cannot be used simultaneously.
RS232C
GPIB
USB
LAN
Accessing and Operating the PAT-T from a Web Browser (LAN interface)
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Overview of Messages
The information that is exchanged between the controller (computer) and the device (PAT-T
series) is called a message.
The PAT-T uses the SCPI language for the messages.
There are two types of messages, commands that are sent from the computer to the PAT-T
and responses that are sent from the PAT-T to the computer.
Command hierarchy
SCPI commands are ASCII-based commands designed for test and measurement devices.
The command hierarchy is structured around the common root or node, which is the
construction block of the SCPI sub system. A command consists of a program header,
parameters, and punctuations.
The hierarchy is explained using the SOURce subsystem as an example.
Program header parameter Hierarchy of node
SOUR: Root node
CURR Secound level
[:PROT] Third level
[:LEV] <numeric> Forth level
:STAT <bool> Forth level
VOLT Secound level
[:PROT] Third level
[:LEV] <numeric> Forth level
:STAT <bool> Forth level
A higher node is separated from a lower node using a colon (:).
Command Syntax
This manual denotes SCPI commands using the following format.
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]
{<current>|MINimum|MAXimum}
SCPI commands can be issued using the short form. The short form of a SCPI command is
the section of the command written in uppercase.
SCPI commands can be sent in the long form or short form. Since SCPI commands are not
case-sensitive, CURR, Curr, and curr are all accepted as the short form of CURRent. In the
long form, CURRENT, Current, and current are all acceptable.
•A space is required between the program header section and the parameter section.
•Multiple parameters, when available, are concatenated using commas.
•Commands are concatenated using semicolons (compound command).
SOURce:CURRent MINimum;VOLTage MINimum
In the second command, SOURce is omitted. This is because the path is set to SOURce by
the first command SOURce:CURRent MINimum.
This compound command is the same as entering the following commands.
SOURce:CURRent MINimum
SOURce:VOLTage MINimum
An error occurs if a node that is not defined in the current path is designated.
Commands of different subsystems can be concatenated using a colon and a semicolon
together.
SOURce:CURRent MINimum;:MEASure:CURRent?
This compound command contains two root nodes, SOURce and MEASure.
When the second or subsequent command starts with a colon, the path specified by the
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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previous command is cleared.
• The maximum number of characters that can be transmitted in a single line is 128.
Special symbols
Special symbols used in this manual to describe SCPI commands are defined below.
•Characters and numbers delimited by "|" in braces indicate that one of the items is to be
selected.
Do not include the braces in the actual program.
•The characters <> indicate program data.
Do not write <> in the actual program.
•Brackets indicate option data.
When option data is not sent with the program, the default value is applied.
Do not write [ ] in the actual program.
Queries
The device settings or status can be queried.
To make a query, add a question mark at the end of the program header section.
If a query has parameters, enter a space after the question mark followed by the
parameters.
SOURce:CURRent? MIN
Response
A response returned as an answer to a query. It is a message that is always sent from the
device to the computer. The status of the device or measured values are transmitted to the
computer.
NOTE
When transmitting two queries in separate lines, read the response to the first query before
transmitting the second line. If you send two lines of query commands at once, an incomplete
response may be received.
Program terminator
All commands must be terminated using a valid terminator.
The available terminators are <new line> (ASCII 0x0A) and EOI (end-or-identify). Either
one can be used as a terminator.
EOI is not available on the RS232C. Be sure to use <new line>.
When a command string is terminated, the path is reset to the root level.
NOTE
CR (ASCII 0x0D) is not a terminator.
Common commands
The IEEE-488.2 and SCPI standards contain a set of common commands for reset, self-test,
and other functions. These common commands always start with an asterisk. The
commands may have one or multiple parameters.
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Overview of messages
Parameters
The parameter format of SCPI is derived from the program parameter format defined in
IEEE 488.2.
The representation system of the program data that is used on the PAT-T is indicated below.
Non-numeric parameters
Character string data(String)
Used when a series of ASCII characters are requested.
Be sure to enclose a string in single quotations or double quotations. The start and end
quotation marks must match.
FUNCtion "IMP"
If you wish to use a quotation mark as a part of the string, enter two quotation marks
consecutively (with no characters in between).
Character data
Character data is used when only a limited number of values is available for the program
setting. Responses are returned in the short form.
TRIGger:SOURce {BUS|IMMediate|TIMer}
Boolean data
Boolean data expresses a 1 or 0 condition or an ON or OFF condition. Responses are
returned as 1 or 0.
OUTPut {ON|OFF|1|0}
Numeric parameters
R1
Represents an integer.
Details are given in the IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable
Instrumentation.
NR2
Represents a real number (floating point).
Details are given in the IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable
Instrumentation.
NR3
Represents a real number (exponential).
Details are given in the IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable
Instrumentation.
The value +3.80000+E02 is returned for the response data 380. The number of digits to the
right of the decimal is 5.
NRf
NRf is a generic term that includes NR1, NR2, and NR3.
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Numeric
A numeric parameter such as a decimal point, optional prefix, or measurement unit.
The syntax as a numeric representation is the same as NRf.
MINimum and MAXimum are available as substitutes for declaring certain values.
Units such as V, A, and W can also be used in a numeric parameter.
If a value that cannot be assigned is entered, the device rounds the value to the closest
possible value.
For PAT20-400T:
CURR 500
The range of values for SOUR:CURR is 0 % to 105 % of the rated output current. Thus, 500
is set even if 420 is specified.
Special form numeric parameter
The special form numeric parameters MINimum, MAXimum and DEFault can be used as
substitutes for limit values when the parameter is numeric. In the example below, the
current limit is set to the minimum value.
CURRent:PROTection MINimum
The minimum and maximum values can be inquired for most parameters using queries.
CURRent:PROTection? MAX
CURRent:PROTection? MIN
Measurement unit
Below are the default measurement units.
·V (voltage) ·A (current)
·S (second)
The following optional prefixes are supported.
·M (milli) ·U (micro)
NOTE
• The unit symbols in the International System of Units (SI) contain lowercase characters. The
IEEE standard uses uppercase characters. SCPI commands are not case-sensitive.
•Commands are accepted even if a measurement unit are not specified.
•To enter "µ" in the data, use "U" instead.
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Overview of Messages
Default Conditions
Conditions after sending a *RST and at power-on
Table shows how the PAT-T is set when the *RST command is executed, at the time of
factory shipment, and when the power is turned on.
Setup item Setting Unit Function
*RST Factory
default
At power-on
OUTP 0/OFF 0/OFF 0/OFF*1 -- Output on/off
setting.
OUTP:PON:STAT RST*2 RST*2 Setting immediately
before turning the
POWER switch off
-- Output condition at
power-on.
OUTP:EXT NORM NORM -- Logical setting of
the output on/off
using external
contact.
VOLT 0 0 V Voltage setting.
VOLT:EXT:SOUR NONE*3 NONE*3 -- Control mode
setting of constant
voltage.
VOLT:FINE*7 0 0 -- Fine adjustment
setting for voltage.
VOLT:LIM:AUTO 0/OFF 0/OFF -- Voltage limit
setting.
VOLT:PROT 111.5 % of the
rated output
voltage
V OVP setting.
VOLT:TRIG 0 0 V Target voltage
using a trigger.
CURR 105.0 % of the
rated output
current
A Current setting.
CURR:EXT:SOUR NONE*3 NONE*3 -- Control mode
setting of constant
current.
CURR:FINE*7 0 0 -- Fine adjustment
setting for current.
CURR:LIM:AUTO 0/OFF 0/OFF -- Current limit
setting.
CURR:PROT 111.5 % of the
rated output
current
A OCP setting.
CURR:TRIG 105.0 % of the
rated output
current
A Target current
using a trigger.
OUTP:TRIG 0/OFF 0/OFF -- Setting of whether
to turn the output
on/off using a
trigger.
TRIG:SOUR BUS*4 BUS*4 BUS*4 -- Sequence 1 trigger
source.
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:ON/
TRIG:OUTP:DEL:ON
0.0 0.0 Setting immediately
before turning the
POWER switch off
S Output on delay
setting.
TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:OFF/
TRIG:OUTP:DEL:OFF
0.0 0.0 S Output off delay
setting.
TRIG:SEQ2:SOUR/
TRIG:OUTP:SOUR
BUS*4 BUS*4 BUS*4 -- Sequence 2 trigger
source.
TRIG:SEQ3:SOUR/
TRIG:ACQ:SOUR
IMM*5 IMM*5 IMM*5 -- Sequence 3 trigger
source.
TRIG:CONT:SEEQ3/
TRIG:CONT:NAME
ACQ
0/OFF 0/OFF 0/OFF -- Sequence operation
auto continue mode
of sequence 3.
SYST:CONF:BTR:PROT 0/OFF 0/OFF Setting immediately
before turning the
POWER switch off
-- Breaker trip setting
when the OVP or
OCP is activated.
SYST:CONF:BTR:SHUT 0/OFF 0/OFF -- Breaker trip setting
when the SD signal
is applied.
SYST:CONF:MSL MAST MAST -- Status setting
during parallel
operation.
SYST:CONF:PAR No
change
1 -- Setting the number
of units in Master-
Slave Parallel
Operation.
SYST:CONF:PST NORM*6 NORM*6 -- Status signal
setting of the
output on/off.
SYST:CONF:TRAC No
change
0/OFF -- Communication
error display/hide
setting.
SYST:KLOC -- -- Panel operation
lock.
MEM:KLOC 1/ON -- Preset memory
recall setting while
locked.
SYST:CONF:SPH*8 0/OFF -- Input Mode (single-
phase/ three-
phase) setting.
*1 The PAT-T may power up at 1/ON depending on the OUTP:PON:STAT setting.
*2 RST: Output turns off at power-on.
*3 NONE: Panel control
*4 BUS: Wait for a software trigger to start the measurement
*5 IMM: Start the measurement immediately
*6 NORM: Output a low level signal while the power is on.
*7 This command is available for 8 kW type products only.
*8 This command is available for 4 kW type products only.
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Command (Function/ Sub-system)
IEEE488.2 Common commands
*CLS Clears all the event registers.
*ESE Sets the event status enable register bits.
*ESR Queries the event status register.
*IDN Queries the identification string (manufacturer information).
*OPC Causes the device to generate the operation complete message in the event
status register when all pending selected device operations have been finished.
*OPT Queries the hardware interface board that is installed.
*PSC Initializes *ESE and *SRE.
*RST Performs a device reset. Configures the PAT-T to a known condition independent
from the usage history of the device.
*SRE Sets the service request enable register bits.
*STB Reads the status byte and master summary status bits.
*TRG Trigger command
*TST Executes a self-test
*WAI Prevents the device from executing subsequent commands or queries until the No
Operation Pending flag becomes true.
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
Output Setting
Output on / off
OUTP Output on/off.
OUTP:PON:STAT Output status at power-on.
Voltage Settings
VOLT Sets the voltage.
VOLT:FINE Sets the fine adjustment setting for voltage.
Current Settings
CURR Sets the current.
CURR:FINE Sets the fine adjustment setting for current.
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
Protection and Clear the Alarm
Overvoltage protection settings
CURR:PROT Sets the OCP.
CURR:LIM Queries the current setting limit.
CURR:LIM_AUTO Enables/Disables the current setting limit.
Overcurrent protection settings
VOLT:PROT Sets the OVP.
VOLT:LIM Queries the voltage limit setting.
VOLT:LIM_AUTO Enables/Disables the voltage limit setting.
Operation when a protection function is activated
SYST:CONF:BTR:PROT Turns breaker trip on/off when the OCP/OVP activates.
SYST:CONF:BTR:SHUT Turns the breaker trip on/off when the SD signal is applied.
Releasing the Alarm
OUTP:PROT:CLE Clears the alarm.
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
System Configuration
Setting tp be related to the Output
OUTP:EXT Sets the logic of the output on/off using external contact.
OUTP:PON:STAT Output status at power-on.
SYST:CONF:MPR Sets the output-on startup state. (Only on the PAT350-22.8T and
PAT850-9.4T)
Setting of Control source
CURR:EXT:SOUR Sets the constant current control mode.
VOLT:EXT:SOUR Sets the CV control mode setting.
Breaker trip settings when protection activates.
SYST:CONF:BTR:PROT Turns breaker trip on/off when the OCP/OVP activates.
SYST:CONF:BTR:SHUT Turns the breaker trip on/off when the SD signal is applied.
Setting of Parallel Operation
SYST:CONF:PAR Setting the number of units in Master-Slave Parallel Operation.
SYST:CONF:MSL Sets the status during parallel operation.
Setting tp be related to the POWER on/off
SYST:CONF:BTR Breaker trip.
SYST:CONF:PST Sets the status signal of the power on/off.
PAT-T status
SYST:CONF:RSEN Queries the sensing switch status.
Setting of the Communication error Display
SYST:CONF:TRAC Sets whether to display or hide the communication error.
Setting of the input mode
SYST:CONF:SPH Sets the phase input mode
(Three-phase input/Single-phase input mode).
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
Preset Memory Function
MEM:SAV Saves to a preset memory.
MEM:RCL Recalls a preset memory.
MEM:KLOC Sets the preset memory recall while locked.
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Command
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Command
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SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
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Processing time of main
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Command (Function)
Setting Changes using triggers
Second level node: SEQuence[1] or TRANsient
The same operation is carried out regardless of the node that is used.
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VOLT:TRIG Target voltage using a trigger.
CURR:TRIG Target current using a trigger.
TRIG:SOUR Sequence 1: Trigger source.
INIT Sequence 1: Starts the voltage/current setting trigger function.
INIT:NAME Starts the trigger function.
TRIG Sequence 1: Software trigger.
ABOR Aborts the operation of all sequences.
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
Output On/Off Delay
Second level node: SEQuence2 or OUTPut
The same operation is carried out regardless of the node that is used.
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OUTP:TRIG Sets whether to turn the output on/off using a trigger.
TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:ON
TRIG:OUTP:DEL:ON
Sequence 2: Sets the output on delay.
TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:OFF
TRIG:OUTP:DEL:OFF
Sequence 2: Sets the output off delay.
TRIG:SEQ2:SOUR
TRIG:OUTP:SOUR
Sequence 2: Trigger source.
INIT:SEQ2 Sequence 2: Starts the output on/off delay trigger function.
INIT:NAME Starts the trigger function.
TRIG:SEQ2
TRIG:OUTP
Sequence 2: Software trigger.
ABOR Aborts the operation of all sequences.
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
Measurement
Second level node: SEQuence3 or ACQuire
The same operation is carried out regardless of the node that is used.
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TRIG:SEQ3:SOUR
TRIG:ACQ:SOUR
Sequence 3: Trigger source.
INIT:SEQ3 Sequence 3: Starts the measurement trigger function.
INIT:NAME Starts the trigger function.
TRIG:SEQ3
TRIG:ACQ
Sequence 3: Software trigger.
INIT:CONT:SEQ3
INIT:CONT:NAME
Sets the auto continue mode.
SENS:AVER:CLE Clears the measured date.
FETC:VOLT Queries the measured voltage output without starting the
measurement operation.
MEAS:VOLT Queries the measured voltage output after starting a new
measurement operation.
FETC:CURR Queries the measured current output without starting the
measurement operation.
MEAS:CURR Queries the measured current output after starting a new
measurement operation.
ABOR Aborts the operation of all sequences.
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
System
SYST:ERR Read the error information.
SYST:KLOC Panel operation lock.
SYST:LOC Sets to local.
SYST:OPT Queries the option interface board.
SYST:REM Sets the operation to remote. Locks the panel keys except the LOCAL
switch.
SYST:RWL Sets the operation to remote. Locks the panel operation.
SYST:VERS Queries the SCPI specification version with which the PAT-T complies.
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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Command (Function)
Register
Status byte register
Event status register
OPERation status register.
STAT:OPER Event.
STAT:OPER:COND Register status.
STAT:OPER:ENAB Enable.
STAT:OPER:NTR Negative transition.
STAT:OPER:PTR Positive transition.
QUEStionable status register.
STAT:QUES Event.
STAT:QUES:COND Register status.
STAT:QUES:ENAB Enable.
STAT:QUES:NTR Negative transition.
STAT:QUES:PTR Positive transition.
Preset Status
STAT:PRES Resets the enable register.
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Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A C F I M
O S T V *
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
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