Differences: Remote Vs. Local State; Remote State - Keithley 3700 series Reference Manual

Section 2: TSP Programming Fundamentals
script.user.restore("name")
Where: name is the user-defined name of the script to be restored.
Example: Restore a user script named ―test9‖ from nonvolatile memory:
script.restore("test9")

Differences: Remote vs. local state

The Series 3700 can be in either the local state or the remote state. When in the local state
(REM annunciator off), the instrument is operated using the front panel controls. When in the
remote state (REM annunciator on), instrument operation is being controlled by the computer.
When the instrument is powered-on, it will be in the local state.

Remote state

The following actions will place the instrument in the remote state:
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While in the remote state, front panel controls are disabled. However, the LOCAL key will be
active if it has not been locked out. When an interactive script is running, the front panel controls
will be active to allow the operator to input parameter values.
Local state
The following actions will cancel the remote state and return the instrument to the local state:
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After a front panel script (a USER test) is completed, the instrument will return to the local state.
TSP-Link system
A test system can be expanded to include up to 64 TSP-Linked enabled instruments. The
system can be stand-alone or PC-based.
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Sending a command from the computer to the instrument.
Running a script (a USER test) from the front panel. After the test is completed, the
instrument will return to the local mode.
Opening communications between the instrument and Test Script Builder.
Web-control (logging into the Series 3700 web page)
Cycling power for the instrument.
Pressing front panel LOCAL key (if it is not locked out).
Sending the abort command from the PC.
Clicking the Abort Execution icon on the toolbar of the Instrument Console for Test Script
Builder.
Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
Document Number: 3700S-901-01 Rev. A / August 2007