Slot[X] Attributes; Status Functions And Attributes; Timer Functions - Keithley 708B Reference Manual

Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual

slot[X] attributes

The slot attributes configure and read the settings of the cards in the slots. You can also set up
pseudocards.
slot[X].idn
slot[X].poles.four
slot[X].poles.one
slot[X].poles.two
slot[X].pseudocard

status functions and attributes

The status model is a set of status registers and queues. You can use the following commands to
manipulate and monitor these registers and queues to view and control various instrument events.
status.condition
status.node_enable
status.node_event
status.operation.*
status.operation.user.*
status.questionable.*
status.request_enable
status.request_event
status.reset()
status.standard.*
status.system.*
status.system2.*
status.system3.*
status.system4.*
status.system5.*

timer functions

Use the functions in this group to control the timer. The timer can be used to measure the time it
takes to perform various operations. Use the timer.reset() function at the beginning of an
operation to reset the timer to zero, and then use the timer.measure.t() at the end of the
operation to measure the elapsed time.
timer.measure.t()
timer.reset()
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Section 5: Remote commands
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