Stb - HP 1650B Programming Reference Manual

*STB

Note @
Query Syntax:
Returned Format:
where:
Example:
HP 1650B/HP 16618
Programming Reference
(Status Byte)
The *STB query returns the current value of the instrument's status byte.
The MSS (Master Summary Status) bit and not RQS (Request Service)
bit is reported on bit 6. The MSS indicates whether or not the device has
at least one reason for requesting service. Refer to table 5-4 for the
meaning of the bits in the status byte.
l
' Refer to Appendix B for a complete discussion of status.
l
STi3?
c
:: = integer from 0 to 255
10 DIM Stb-value$[lOO]
20 OUTPUT
30 ENTER XXX;Stb-value$
40 PRINT Stb-value$
50 END
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