Scpi Programming - Limits - Keithley 2182 User Manual

SCPI programming - limits

For remote operation, the testing capabilities of Limit 1 and Limit 2 are the same. Limit 1
and/or Limit 2 can be enabled. The commands to configure and control limit testing are listed in
Table 8-1.
NOTE
Table 8-1
SCPI commands - limits
Commands
:CALCulate3
:LIMit
:UPPer <n>
:LOWer <n>
:STATe <b>
:FAIL?
:CLEar
[:IMMediate]
:AUTO <b>
:LIMit2
:UPPer <n>
:LOWer <n>
:STATe <b>
:FAIL?
:CLEar
[:IMMediate]
:AUTO <b>
:IMMediate
When testing limits remotely, keep in mind that the front panel HI/IN/LO status
messages only apply to Limit 1. Also, if the front panel beeper is set for OUTSIDE or
INSIDE, it will operate according to its front panel definition as previously explained.
Description
CALCulate3 Subsystem:
Configure and control Limit 1:
Set upper (HI1) limit; -100e6 to 100e6.
Set lower (LO1) limit; -100e6 to 100e6.
Enable or disable Limit 1 test.
Query test result; 0 = pass, 1 = fail.
Path to clear fail indication:
Clear fail indication.
Enable or disable auto clear.
Configure and control Limit 2:
Set upper (HI2) limit; -100e6 to 100e6.
Set lower (LO2) limit; -100e6 to 100e6.
Enable or disable Limit 2 test.
Query test result; 0 = pass, 1 = fail.
Path to clear fail indication:
Clear fail indication.
Enable or disable auto clear.
Re-perform limit tests.
Limits 8-5
Default Note
1
–1
OFF
1
2
ON
2
–2
OFF
1
2
ON
3