DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual 1. Remote Interface Overview Step1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Step2. Once the USB cable is connected and the USB driver is installed, a virtual COM port is created on the computer. 2.
DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual 3. About Command 3.1. Terminator A terminator is a character sent by a host, which identified the end of a command string. A valid terminator consists of two-byte data. <CR> (Carriage Return, ASC(&H0D) ) <LF>...
DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual 4. Summary of Commands Table.3 Command Parameter Description QPID Query the Meter model. *IDN Query the Meter identification. :SYST:RST Put the meter to reset. :SYST:LLO Put the meter into the local lockout state. :SYST:GTL Put the meter into the local state.
“DT4281” or “DT4282” *IDN Query the Meter identification. Syntax *IDN? Response <data×3> <data> maker name, model number, serial, version Example; “HIOKI,DT4281,121107517,Ver 1.00” :SYST:RST Put the meter to reset. Syntax :SYST:RST Response “OK” :SYST:LLO Put the meter into the local lockout state.
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DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual Command Explanation :SYST:BATT? Query the battery level. Syntax :SYST:BATT? Response <data×1> <data> Four steps remaining battery level. “3” or “2” or “1” or “0” :SYST:DEFA Returns meter settings to their factory defaults. Syntax :SYST: DEFA Response “OK”...
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DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual Command Explanation :CALC:PEAK:MAX? Query measured peak maximum count value. Syntax :CALC:PEAK:MAX? Response <data×1> <data> count value Example; “3000” :CALC:PEAK:MIN? Query measured peak minimum count value. Syntax :CALC:PEAK:MIN? Response <data×1> count value Example; “-3000” :SYST:FILTER Set the filter.
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DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual Command Explanation :SYST: CONDUCT Set the threshold of continuity check. Syntax :SYST: CONDUCT <data×1> <data> Index of threshold “0”~“3” Example; “:SYST: CONDUCT 1” Response “OK” or “CMD ERR” :SYST:DIODE Set the threshold of diode test. Syntax :SYST: DIODE <data×1>...
DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual 5.4. Index of threshold of diode test Table.7 Index Threshold 0.15V 0.5V 1.0V 1.5V 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 5.5. Index of standard impedance of dBm Table.8 Index Standard Impedance Index Standard Impedance 4Ω 150Ω 8Ω 200Ω...
DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual 5.6. Count value of abnormal data Response of count value query return the values shown in Table.9 in the case of abnormal data. Table.9 Type of abnormal value Count value Over Range value 1000000 Invalid data 2000000 Open value (TEMP function)
DT4281,DT4282 DIGITAL MULTIMETER Remote Operation Manual 6. Compatible command with earlier products Table.10 shows the command compatibility with earlier products 3800 series. Table.10 Command Description *CLS Clear the system Error Queue. *RST Put the meter to power-on-reset state. Put the meter into the local lockout state when in remote control. This means no local key operation at the front panel is allowed during remote control.
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