Series 2600B System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
TSP commands
beeper.beep()
generates an audible tone.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Function
Yes
Usage
beeper.beep(duration, frequency)
duration
frequency
Details
You can use the beeper of the Series 2600B to provide an audible signal at a specified frequency and time
duration. For example, you can use the beeper to signal the end of a lengthy sweep.
The beeper will not sound if it is disabled. It can be disabled or enabled with the beeper enable command, or
through the front panel.
Example
beeper.enable = beeper.ON
beeper.beep(2, 2400)
Also see
beeper.enable
beeper.enable
This command allows you to turn the beeper on or off.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Attribute (RW)
Yes
Usage
state = beeper.enable
beeper.enable = state
state
Details
This command enables or disables the beeper. When enabled, a beep signals that a front-panel key has been
pressed. Disabling the beeper also disables front-panel key clicks.
2600BS-901-01 Rev. B / May 2013
Affected by
The amount of time to play the tone in seconds (0.1 to 100)
The frequency of the tone in Hertz (Hz)
(on page 7-7)
Affected by
Recall setup
Instrument reset
Disable the beeper: beeper.OFF or 0
Enable the beeper: beeper.ON or 1
Section 7: TSP command reference
Where saved
Default value
Enables the beeper and generates a
two-second, 2400 Hz tone.
Where saved
Default value
Saved setup
1 (beeper.ON)
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