Smu.measure.unit - Tektronix Keithley SourceMeter 2470 Reference Manual

Section 14: TSP command reference

smu.measure.unit

This attribute sets the units of measurement that are displayed on the front panel of the instrument and stored in
the reading buffer.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Attribute (RW) Yes
Usage
unitOfMeasure = smu.measure.unit
smu.measure.unit = unitOfMeasure
unitOfMeasure
Details
The change in measurement units is displayed when the next measurement is made. You can only
change the units for the listed functions.
Example
smu.measure.func = smu.FUNC_DC_VOLTAGE
smu.measure.unit = smu.UNIT_WATT
Also see
smu.measure.func
14-148
Affected by
Restore configuration
Instrument reset
Power cycle
Measure configuration list
Function change
The units of measure to be displayed for the measurement:

Current: smu.UNIT_AMP (only available for current measurements)

Resistance: smu.UNIT_OHM (available for voltage, current, or resistance
measurements)

Volts: smu.UNIT_VOLT (only available for voltage measurements)

Power: smu.UNIT_WATT (only available for voltage or current
measurements)
(on page 14-127)
2470 High Voltage SourceMeter Instrument Reference Manual
Where saved
Configuration script
Measure configuration list
Changes the front-panel display and buffer
readings for voltage measurements to be
displayed as power readings in watts.
Default value
Current: smu.UNIT_AMP
Resistance: smu.UNIT_OHM
Voltage: smu.UNIT_VOLT
2470-901-01 Rev. A / May 2019