Extra Space Characters; Terminators - Fluke 5730A Operator's Manual

5730A
Operators Manual
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Multipliers accepted in command parameters are:
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Some examples of allowed unit and multiplier combinations are:
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Extra Space Characters

Tables 6-5 and 6-6 and the remote program examples at the end of this chapter show
commands and their parameters separated by spaces. One space after a command is
necessary. All other spaces are optional. They are shown for clarity in the manual and
may be left in or omitted as desired. Extra spaces can be inserted between parameters as
desired. Extra spaces within a parameter are generally not allowed, except for between a
number and its associated multiplier or unit.
Example:
"OUT 188.3 MA, 442 HZ"
"OUT - 110.041 V"
"OUT -110.041 V"
Table 6-5 contains examples for commands whose parameters are not self-explanatory.

Terminators

To signal the end of a response sent to the controller, the 5730A Calibrator sends a
"terminator." For response message terminators, the Calibrator sends the ASCII character
Line Feed with the EOI control line held high. The subsequent characters are recognized
by the Calibrator as terminators when encountered in incoming data:
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DB (decibels)
DBM (decibels referenced to 1 milliwatt for ac voltage amplitude)
PCT (percent)
PPM (parts per million)
MA (mega, or unit x 1,000,000)
K (kilo, or unit x 1,000)
M (milli, or unit /1,000, except MOHM and MHZ)
U (micro, or unit /1,000,000)
"MOHM" and "MAOHM" are both interpreted as megohms
"MHZ"and "MAHZ" are both interpreted as megahertz
"MV" is interpreted as millivolts
"MAV" is interpreted as megavolts
"MA" is interpreted as milliamperes
ASCII LF character
Any ASCII character sent with the EOI control line true
Explanation:
Equivalent to "OUT 188.3MA,442HZ"
Invalid, no space allowed in a number
Correct form for above