Read; Measure[:<Function>] - Keithley 2750 User Manual

3-50 Basic DMM Operation

:READ?

What it does
This command performs three actions. It will reset the trigger model to the idle layer
(equivalent to the :ABORt command), take the trigger model out of idle (equivalent to the
:INIT command), and return a reading (equivalent to a FETCh? query). This command
will always return a new reading, since aborting the trigger model will invalidate any old
readings and trigger a new one. This query will "wait" for a new reading to become avail-
able before the instrument sends a result back.
Limitations
This command will not work if the trigger source is set for BUS or EXTERNAL. This will
cause a –214, "Trigger deadlock" error. Under this condition, use a :FETCh? query or a
:DATA:FRESh? query (see next page). If the trigger model is continuously initiating
(:INIT:CONT ON), sending this query may cause a –213, "Init ignored" error but will still
give a new reading.
When appropriate
If the instrument receives a *RST command, then it defaults to :INIT:CONT OFF,
:TRIG:SOUR IMM, and :TRIG:COUNT 1. Sending a :READ? query under these condi-
tions will trigger a new reading.
:MEASure[:<function>]?
What it does
This query will reconfigure the instrument to the function specified in the query, set the
trigger source for immediate, set the trigger count to 1, and configure the measurement
parameters to *RST defaults. It will then trigger a single reading, and return the result.
Limitations
This query is much slower than a :READ? or :FETCh? query because it has to reconfigure
the instrument each time it is sent. It will reset the NPLC, autoranging, and averaging to
default settings.
When appropriate
This is an ideal command for taking one-shot measurements if the default settings for a
measurement are appropriate and speed is not a requirement.
Model 2750 Multimeter/Switch System User's Manual