Remote Operation - Fluke 8845A Manual

In the following examples, <space> between commands is for readability only. However a
<space> between a command and its argument is required. The PRINT command sends a
terminator at the end of the string.
EXAMPLE 1: The following string configures the Meter and triggers an ohms reading to be shown
on the primary display when the Meter is in 8845A or 8846A command mode.
IEEE-488 bus address
Reset to power-up configuration
Select function 1 ohm range
Select 1 PLC measurement rate
Select Bus triggering
Wart-for-trigger state
Trigger a reading
Return reading shown on primary display
EXAMPLE 2: The following string configures the Meter and triggers an ohms reading to be shown
on the primary display when the Meter is in Fluke 45 emulation mode.
IEEE-488 bus address
Reset to power-up configuration
Select function
Select 300 range
Select medium reading rate
Select external trigger
(Rear panel trigger disabled, no trigger delay)
Trigger a reading
Return reading shown on primary display
PRINT @3, "*RST; CONF:RES 1; :RES:NPLC 1; :TRIG:SOUR BUS; :INIT; *TRG; FETCH?"
PRINT @3, "*RST; OHMS;
Figure 2. Typical IEEE-488 Input String
RANGE 1; RATE M; TRIGGER 2;

Remote Operation

How the Meter Processes Input
*TRG; VAL1?"
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