G (Prefix) - Keithley 263 Instruction Manual

IEEE-488 PROGRAMMING
4.7.5
G (Prefix)
Purpose
Format
Parameters
Default
Description
Controls the format of the output string sent by the instrument.
Gn
GO Send prefix with reading
Gl Do not send prefix with reading
Upon power up, or after a DCL or SDC command is received, the instrument will
transmit readings with the prefix (GO).
The prefix identifies the reading that is sent over the bus. Figure 4.6 shows the for-
mat for these readings.
Program for no prefix
Send reading to computer
Display no prefix reading on CRT
Program for prefix
Send reading to computer
Display reading with prefix
PREFIX 7
MANTISSA (5 1/2 DIGITS)
I
* 1.
90000
E-12
- IW
N = NORMAL
L
EXPONENT
S = STANDBY
OHM =OHMS
0 = OVER COMPLIANCE
DCA = AMPS
(AMPS AND COUL)
DCV = VOLTS
DCC = COULOMBS
VRA = V/R AMPS
DCX = EXTERNAL VOLTS
L
LDR = LADDER
VRC = V/R COULOMBS
Figure 4-6. General Data Format
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