Configure:<Function - Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual
:CONFigure:<function>
This command configures the instrument for subsequent measurements on the specified function.
Usage
:CONFigure:<function>
:CONFigure?
<function>
Details
This command is used to configure the instrument for subsequent measurements on the specified
function. Basically, this command places the instrument in a one-shot measurement mode. The
:READ? command can then be used to trigger a measurement and acquire a reading.
When this command is sent, the Model 6517B is configured as follows:
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The function specified by this command is selected.
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All controls related to the selected function are defaulted to the *RST values.
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Continuous initiation is disabled (:INITiate:CONTinuous OFF).
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The control sources in all three layers of the trigger model are set to Immediate.
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The count values in all three layers of the trigger model are set to one (1).
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The delay in all three layers of the trigger model are set to zero (0).
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The Model 6517B is placed in the idle state.
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All math calculations are disabled.
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Buffer operation is disabled; a storage operation currently in process is aborted.
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Autozero controls are set to the *RST default values.
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The acquisition method is set to normal.
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All operations associated with switching cards (scanning) are disabled.
This command is automatically asserted when the :MEASure? command is sent.
Also see
READ? (on page 14-4)
6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015
The function:
CURRent[:DC]: Amps function
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 RESistance: Ohms function
 CHARge: Coulombs function
Section 14: SCPI command reference
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