Display.numpad; Display.prompt() - Keithley 2601B Reference Manual

Series 2600B System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual

display.numpad

This attribute controls whether the front panel keys act as a numeric keypad during value entry.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Attribute (RW) Yes
Usage
numericKeypad = display.numpad
display.numpad = numericKeypad
numericKeypad
Details
The numeric keypad feature is only available when editing a numeric value at the same time that the EDIT
indicator is lit.
Example
display.numpad = display.ENABLE
Also see
Setting a value

display.prompt()

This function prompts the user to enter a parameter from the front panel of the instrument.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Function Yes
Usage
display.prompt(format, units, help)
display.prompt(format, units, help, default)
display.prompt(format, units, help, default, minimum)
display.prompt(format, units, help, default, minimum, maximum)
format
units
help
default
minimum
maximum
2600BS-901-01 Rev. B / May 2013
Affected by
Instrument reset
Recall setup
Enable the numeric keypad feature (1 or display.ENABLE)
Disable the numeric keypad feature (0 or display.DISABLE)
(on page 2-21)
Affected by
A string that defines how the input field is formatted; see Details for more information
Set the units text string for the top line (eight characters maximum); this indicates the units (for
example, "V" or "A") for the value
Text string to display on the bottom line (32 characters maximum)
The value that is shown when the value is first displayed
The minimum input value that can be entered
The maximum input value that can be entered (must be more than minimum)
Section 7: TSP command reference
Where saved Default value
Saved setup 1 (display.ENABLE)
Turn on the numeric keypad feature.
Where saved Default value
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