Prompt Messages - HP 8642A Operation And Calibration Manual

Operation
Maciel 8642A/B
Operating Messages (cont'd)
Prompt Messages
Local: These messages are automatically displayed when you execute a fUllction
HP-IB: Most of these messages can be output via HP-IB using the Output Display capability after you
execute a function P91 cannot be read via HP-IB.
Prompt messages (message code is prefixed with IIP II ) instruct you towards completion of the task or
function selection you began.
SPCLS OFF. ENTER NUMBER .PO
All special functions are off. To select a special function, select its number.
HIT MSSG FOR EACH MSSG .P1 1501
More than one message is in the message list, select [ MSSG ) (HP-IB code: MG) to see each message.
HP- IR Note that when retrieving a message list using the "OH" command when more than one message
exists, this is the first message you will receive in the list Refer to the Output Messages discussion that
begins on page 3-17 in the HP-IB portion of this Section IlL For information about re-reading the
copied message list, refer to "Queued Up Messages" on page 3 -180.
OFF ION SELECTS EMF ON .P2
The EMF mode is off. Select [DTEQNl
(Hp-
IE: EMON) to select EMF on.
OFF ION SELECTS EMF OFF .P 3
The EMF mode is
all.
Select [ OFF Ot{J (HP-IB EM OF) to select EMF off
HIT OFF JON" HOLD FlJNC .P4
Knob Hold is off, to hold the active function on the Knob, select [ OFF ON].
HP-IB: Send the HP-IB code of the desired active function followed by KHaN.
HIT OFF JON" HOLD OFF .PS
Knob Hold is on, to turn off the Knob Hold function, select ( OFF ON ) (HP-IB: KHan
USE KNOBjUr jDNjHUMBER ,PH
The Help function allows you to view the descriptions and code numbers of special functions. Select
either the Knob, Step keys, or a function's number.
RELEASE ALL KEYS .P91
Release all keys At turn on, it appears that a key is being held down. Release all keys to continue. If a
key is not being held down, your instrument may need servicing (refer to the Service Manual). This
message cannot be read via HP-IB using Output Display because it automatically clears from the display
after the key is released Also, HP-IB operation is halted when a key is held down with this message
displayed.
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