Tsp Commands; Beeper.beep(); Beeper.enable - Keithley 3700A Series Reference Manual

Section 11: TSP command reference

TSP commands

The TSP commands available for the instrument are listed in alphabetic order.

beeper.beep()

This function generates an audible tone.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Function Yes
Usage
beeper.beep(duration, frequency)
duration
frequency
Details
You can use the beeper of the Series 3700A to provide an audible signal at a specified frequency and
time duration. For example, you can use the beeper to signal the end of a lengthy sweep.
The beeper will not sound if it is disabled. It can be disabled or enabled with the beeper enable
command, or through the front panel.
Example
beeper.enable = beeper.ON
beeper.beep(2, 2400)
Also see

beeper.enable

beeper.enable
This command allows you to turn the beeper on or off.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Attribute (RW) Yes
Usage
state = beeper.enable
beeper.enable = state
state
Details
This command enables or disables the beeper. When enabled, a beep signals that a front-panel key
has been pressed. Disabling the beeper also disables front-panel key clicks.
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Affected by
The amount of time to play the tone (0.001 s to 100 s)
The frequency of the tone in Hertz (Hz)
(on page 11-8)
Affected by
Recall setup
Instrument reset
Disable the beeper: beeper.OFF or 0
Enable the beeper: beeper.ON or 1
Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
Where saved Default value
Enables the beeper and generates a
two-second, 2400 Hz tone.
Where saved
Saved setup
Create configuration script
Default value
1 (beeper.ON)
3700AS-901-01 Rev. D/June 2018