Configure:<Function> - Keithley 6430 Instruction Manual

16-2 SCPI Signal-Oriented Measurement Commands
Command summary
The signal-oriented measurement commands are used to acquire readings. You can use these
high-level instructions to control the measurement process. These commands are summarized
in Table 16-1.
Table 16-1
Signal-oriented measurement command summary
Command
:CONFigure:<function>
:CONFigure?
:FETCh?
:READ?
:MEASure[:<function>]?
Configuring measurement function
:CONFigure:<function>
Parameters
Query
Description
Description
Configures SourceMeter for measurements on specified
function. Output turns on.
Returns active function(s).
Requests latest readings.
Performs an :INITiate and a :FETCh?.
One-shot measurement mode. Performs a :CONFigure and a
:READ?.
<function> = CURRent[:DC]
VOLTage[:DC]
RESistance
:CONFigure?
This command configures the instrument to a specific setup for measure-
ments on the specified function. The :READ? command is then typically
used to trigger a specified number of measurements. See :READ?.
When this command is sent, the SourceMeter will be configured as follows:
• Select specified function.
• All controls related to the selected function are defaulted to the *RST
values.
• The event control source of the Trigger Model is set to Immediate.
• The count values of the Trigger Model are set to one.
• The Delay of the Trigger Model is set to zero.
• All math calculations are disabled.
• Buffer operation is disabled.
• Autozero is enabled.
• The source output will turn on.
Amps function
Volts function
Ohms function
Returns active function(s).