Common Commands And Queries - THORLABS PRO8 Series Operation Manual

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4.3.4 Common commands and queries

The IEEE 488.2 standard requires a set of commands, that every device must
support. These commands are called mandatory commands.
All commands can be single or "compound" having a tree structure. Those with
compounds are called compound- or group-commands.
IEEE 488.2 mandatory commands
Command
Explanation
*IDN?
Identification query
1.31<LF>]
*RST
Resets the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800: All outputs of all
modules are switched off, all macros are deactivated
(not deleted), the unit stays in 'ready' status i.e. bit 0
(FIN) of the status byte register is set.
All set parameters (current, power values etc. remain
valid!)
*TST?
Executes a self test and queries the result
*OPC
Operation completed active mode started
*OPC?
Operation completed query
*WAI
Waiting until the last operation is completed
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Possible response
PRO8000
[0<LF>]
[1<LF>]
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