Read Display - Keithley 6430 Instruction Manual

Read display

:DATA?
:DISPlay[:WINDow[1]]:DATA?
:DISPlay:WINDow2:DATA?
Description
Define :TEXT messages
:DATA <a>
:DISPlay[:WINDow[1]]:TEXT:DATA <a>
:DISPlay:WINDow2:TEXT:DATA <a>
Parameters
Query
Description
These query commands are used to read what is currently being displayed
on the top and bottom displays. After sending one of these commands and
addressing the SourceMeter to talk, the displayed data (message or reading)
will be sent to the computer.
<a> = ASCII characters for message
Types: String
Indefinite Block
Definite Block
where Y = number of characters in message:
Up to 20 for top display
Up to 32 for bottom display
X = number of digits that make up Y (1 or 2)
:DATA?
These commands define text messages for the display. A message can be as
long as 20 characters for the top display, and up to 32 characters for the bot-
tom display. A space is counted as a character. Excess message characters
result in an error.
An indefinite block message must be the only command in the program
message or the last command in the program message. If you include a com-
mand after an indefinite block message (on the same line), it will be treated
as part of the message and is displayed instead of executed.
SCPI Command Reference
Read top display
Read bottom display
Define message; top display
Define message; bottom display
'aa...a' or "aa...a"
#0aa...a
#XYaa...a
Query the defined text message
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