Remote Operation Commands; Overview Of Command Structures; Commands By Function Or Group - Fluke 9190A Operator's Manual

Remote Operation Commands

Overview of Command Structures

The Calibrator accepts commands for setting parameters, executing functions or
responding with requested data. These commands are in the form of strings of ASCII-
encoded characters. The Field Metrology Well command syntax conforms to SCPI-1994.
One notable exception is that compound commands are not allowed as explained below.
Commands consist of a command header and, if necessary, parameter data. All
commands must be terminated with either a carriage return (ASCII 0D hex or 13
decimal) or new line character (ASCII 0A hex or 10 decimal).
Command headers consist of one or more mnemonics separated by colons (:).
Mnemonics may use letter characters, the underscore character (_), and possibly numeric
digits as well. Commands are not case sensitive. Mnemonics often have alternate forms.
Most mnemonics have a long form that is more readable and a short form consisting of
three or four characters that is more efficient.
A mnemonic can end with a numeric suffix that specifies one of a set of independent
function blocks such as input channel data paths. If a numeric suffix is omitted when a
particular block must be specified, an error is generated ("Header suffix out of range").
Query commands are commands that request data in response. Query commands have a
question mark (?) immediately following the command header. Responses to query
commands are generated immediately and placed in the output buffer. Responses are then
transmitted automatically to the PC. Responses are lost if not read before the next
command is received.
Some commands require parameter data to specify values for one or more parameters.
The command header is separated from the parameter data by a space (ASCII 20 hex or
32 decimal). Multiple parameters are separated by a comma(,).
The Calibrator does not allow compound commands (multiple commands per line
separated with semicolons). All commands are sequential. The execution of each
command is completed before subsequent commands are processed.
Some settings are unconditionally password protected or conditionally password
protected. When protected, a command cannot be used to change the setting without first
providing the password. The password is entered with the SYST:PASS:CEN command.

Commands by Function or Group

In this section, the commands are arranged into the these groups:
•
Calibration Commands – commands for Field Metrology Well calibration
parameters.
•
Main Screen Commands – commands for parameters displayed on the main
screen.
•
Program Commands – commands for program setup and status.
•
Reference Commands – commands for accessing reference thermometer
parameters.
•
UUT Commands – commands for accessing UUT parameters.
•
Setup Commands – commands for setting up communication, display, password,
measure, and operation parameters.
•
System Commands – commands to report and change the status of the instrument.
•
Temperature Commands – commands for control temperature and cutout
functions.
Remote Operation

Remote Operation Commands

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