Channel.gettype(); Channel.open() - Keithley 708B Reference Manual

Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual

channel.gettype()

This function returns the type associated with a channel.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Attribute (RW) Yes
Usage
type = channel.gettype(channelList)
type
channelList
Details
The channel type is defined by the physical hardware of the card on which the channel exists. The only valid
channel type for the Models 707B and 708B is channel.TYPE_SWITCH or 1.
Example
print(channel.gettype("1A01"))
Also see
None

channel.open()

This function opens the specified channels and channel patterns.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Function Yes
Usage
channel.open(channelList)
channelList
Details
This function opens the specified channels for switching.
The settling time associated with a channel must elapse before the command completes. User delay is not
added when a relay opens.
707B-901-01 Rev. A / August 2010
Affected by
Not applicable
Returns a string listing the comma-delimited types for channels in channelList
String specifying the channels to query, using normal channelList syntax
Affected by
String listing the channels and channel patterns to open
Where saved
Not applicable
Queries the channel type of Row 1, Column 1, in
Slot 1.
Where saved Default value
Section 7: Command reference
Default value
1
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