Model 2651A High Power System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
smuX.measure.rel.levelY
This attribute sets the offset value for relative measurements.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Attribute (RW)
Yes
Usage
relValue = smuX.measure.rel.levelY
smuX.measure.rel.levelY = relValue
relValue
X
Y
Details
This attribute specifies the offset value used for relative measurements. When relative measurements are
enabled (see smuX.measure.rel.enableY), all subsequent measured readings will be offset by the value of
this attribute. Specifically, each returned measured relative reading will be the result of the following calculation:
Relative reading = Actual measured reading - Relative offset value
Example
smua.measure.rel.levelv = smua.measure.v()
Also see
reset()
(on page 7-151)
smuX.measure.rel.enableY
smuX.reset()
Rel
(on page 3-1)
smuX.measure.Y()
This function performs one or more measurements.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Function
Yes
2651A-901-01 Rev. A / March 2011
Affected by
Instrument reset
SMU reset
Relative measurement offset value.
SMU channel (for example, smua.measure.rel.levelv applies to SMU Channel
A).
SMU measurement function (v = voltage, i = current, r = resistance, p = power).
(on page 7-204)
(on page 7-209)
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Not saved
0
Performs a voltage measurement using
SMU Channel A and then uses it as the
relative offset value.
Where saved
Default value
Section 7: Command reference
7-205