Data Format For User Mode Readings - Keithley 4200A-SCS Reference Manual

Model 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer Reference Manual

Data format for user mode readings

For user mode operation, use the TI or TV command string to trigger and make a reading. After
sending the TI or TV command string and addressing the 4200A-SCS to talk, the output data string is
sent to the computer in the following format:
XYZ ±N.NNNN E±NN
Data status
The hierarchy for data status is L, V, X, C, T, N, where X is:
•
N: Normal
•
L: Interval too short
•
V: Overflow reading (A/D converter saturated)
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X: Oscillation
•
C: This channel in compliance
•
T: Other channel in compliance
Measure channel
Voltage measure mode specified (Z = V; see below)
Y =
Current measure mode specified (Z = I; see below)
Y =
4200A-901-01 Rev. C / February 2017
A SMU1
B SMU2
C SMU3
D SMU4
VM1
E
F VM2
G SMU5
SMU6
H
I SMU7
SMU8
J
K VM3
L VM4
VM5
M
N VM6
VM7
O
P VM8
SMU1
A
B SMU2
C SMU3
D SMU4
E SMU5
SMU6
F
G SMU7
H SMU8
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