System Keys
Refer to the examples later in this chapter for more details on the use of these keys.
This is the blue, unlabeled key, which is also shown as
Pressing this key accesses the alternate or shifted function of a key (such as
ERROR
indicating that the shifted keys are active.
Local
Press to change the dc source's selected interface from remote operation to local
(front panel) operation. Pressing the key will have no effect if the interface state
is already Local, Local-with-Lockout, or Remote-with-Lockout.
Address
Press to access the address menu. All entries are stored in non-volatile memory.
Display
ADDRESS <value>
LANG <char>
ROM <char>
SN: <char>
Recall
Press to place the dc source into a previously stored state. You can recall up to 4
previously stored states (0 through 3).
Shift
Channel
Pressing these keys toggles the display between output 1 and output 2.
Display
1
<reading>V <reading>A
2
<reading>V <reading>A
Shift
Error
Press to display the system error codes stored in the SCPI error queue. This
action also clears the queue. If there is no error in the queue, 0 is displayed.
Shift
Save
Press to store an existing dc source state in non-volatile memory. The parameters
saved are listed under *SAV as described in chapter 8. You can save up to 4
states (0 through 3).
Notes:
value = a numeric value
Use
Use
SYSTEM
Channel
Local
Figure 5-2. System Keys
). Release the key after you press it. The Shift annunciator is lit,
Command Function
Sets the GPIB Address
Selects language (SCPI)
Firmware revision number
Unit serial number
Measurement
Measures output channel 1
Measures output channel 2
char = a character string parameter
and
to scroll through the command list.
and
to scroll through the parameter list.
Front Panel Operation - 5
Error
Address
Save
Recall
Shift
in this guide.
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