System:power <State> System:power - Agilent Technologies VXI 75000 Series User And Service Manual

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SYSTem:POWer <state>
SYSTem:POWer?
Parameters
Returned Data
Comments
Error Conditions
Reset Condition
Related
Commands
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<state> sets the software controlled power-on/off state of
SYSTem:POWer
mainframe.
returns a string representing the power state of the mainframe.
SYSTem:POWer?
Name
Type
Range
<state>
Boolean
ON, OFF,
0, 1
Type
Range
Boolean
0, 1
Software control state for mainframe power. 0 is OFF, 1 is ON.
The mainframe can be turned on with this command at any time, even when
mainframe power is already on. Once set ON with this command, a
SYSTem:POW OFF must be sent before the mainframe can actually turn off.
The mainframe will not turn off unless the main power switch is on STDBY
and the Diagnostic Connector power pin (pin 5) is unasserted (not grounded,
refer to "Using the Remote Power-On Pins" on page 23).
The following table lists the most common error conditions and causes. Error
numbers and corresponding messages can be found using
Number
Message
-224
"Illegal Parameter"
-109
"Missing Parameter"
-221
"Settings Conflict"
*RST has no effect on powering of the mainframe.
SYSTem:POWer:STATus?
Default
Description
1
Sets the software control state of the
mainframe. 0 is OFF, 1 is ON.
Description
SYSTem:ERRor?
Probable Cause
The <state> parameter was not correct.
The <state> parameter was omitted.
The mainframe cannot turn off by software control
because the main power switch is on, or the
Diagnostic Connector's power pin is being driven.
Programming the Enhanced Monitor
query.
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