Display.prompt() - Keithley 2651A Reference Manual

Section 7: Command reference

display.prompt()

This function prompts the user to enter a parameter from the front panel of the instrument.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Function Yes
Usage
display.prompt(format, units, help)
display.prompt(format, units, help, default)
display.prompt(format, units, help, default, minimum)
display.prompt(format, units, help, default, minimum, maximum)
format
units
help
default
minimum
maximum
Details
This function creates an editable input field at the present cursor position, and an input prompt message on the
bottom line. Example of a displayed input field and prompt:
0.00V
Input 0 to +2V
format uses 0s, the decimal point, polarity sign and exponents to define how the input field is formatted.
format can include the options shown in the following table.
Option
E
+
0
.
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Affected by
A string that defines how the input field is formatted; see Details for more information
Set the units text string for the top line (eight characters maximum); this indicates the units (for
example, "V" or "A") for the value
Text string to display on the bottom line (32 characters maximum)
The value that is shown when the value is first displayed
The minimum input value that can be entered
The maximum input value that can be entered (must be more than minimum)
Description
Include the E to display the value exponentially. Include a
"+" sign for positive/negative exponent entry. Do not
include the "+" sign to prevent negative value entry. 0
defines the digit positions for the exponent.
Allows operators to enter positive or negative values. If
the "+" sign is not included, the operator cannot enter a
negative value.
Defines the digit positions for the value. You can use up
to six 0s.
The decimal point where needed for the value.
Where saved Default value
Examples
0.00000E+0
+0.00
+00.0000E+00
+0.00
2651A-901-01 Rev. A / March 2011