6 – Language Dictionary
Table 6-8. Bit Configuration of Status Byte Register
Bit Position
7
Bit Name
OPER
Bit Value
128
OPER = Operation status summary
MSS = Master status summary
(RQS) = Request for service
ESB = Event status byte summary
Query Syntax *STB?
Returned Parameters <NR1> (register binary value)
*TRG
This common command generates a trigger when the trigger subsystem has BUS selected as its source.
The command has the same affect as the Group Execute Trigger (<GET>) command.
Command Syntax *TRG
Parameters None
Related Commands ABOR INIT TRIG[:IMM]
*TST?
This query causes the dc source to do a self-test and report any errors. 0 indicates that the dc source
passed self-test. 1 indicates that one or more tests failed. Selftest errors are written to the error queue (see
Appendix C).
Query Syntax TST?
Returned Parameters <NR1>
*WAI
This command instructs the dc source not to process any further commands until all pending operations
are completed. "Pending operations" are as defined under the *OPC command. *WAI can be aborted
only by sending the dc source an GPIB DCL (Device Clear) command.
Command Syntax *WAI
Parameters None
Related Commands *OPC* OPC?
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6
5
4
MSS
ESB
MAV
(RQS)
64
32
16
MAV = Message available
QUES = Questionable status summary
WAI = Waiting for a trigger
3
2
1
QUES
WTG
0
8
4
2
<GET>
0
0
1