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PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Messages
Command Syntax
Parameters
Default settings
Command
(function search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clear the Alarm
System Configuration
Preset Memory Function
Setting Changes using triggers
Output On/Off Delay
Measurement
System
Register
Command
(ABC search)
A
C
F
I
M
O
S
T
V
*
Command
(Sub-system search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
MEMory/ SENSe
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Command
List (PDF)
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
command
Tutorial
Turning the Power On and
Resetting the Instrument
Output programming
Using Triggers
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
Visual Basic 2008
KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP.
Introduction
The PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual explains the settings and commands for
remotely controlling the PAT-T series using the communication interface.
RS232C interface
•
GPIB interface (factory option)
•
USB interface (factory option)
•
LAN interface (factory option)
•
When the PAT-T is operating under remote control, the RMT LED on the display on the front
panel illuminates. To switch from the remote mode to the local mode (panel operation) from
the panel, press the LOCAL switch.
How to read this manual
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Related manuals
For the safety precautions, installation, operation, and specifications of the PAT-T, read the
accompanying PAT-T User's Manual.
Intended readers
This manual is written for readers with sufficient basic knowledge of how to control
instruments using a personal computer.
Structure of the manual
This manual consists of the following sections.
• Overview
• Setup
• Overview of messages
*1
• Command (list
)
• Appendix
• Tutorial
*1. The list of command is provided in a PDF file. Adobe Reader 6.0 or later is required to
view the file.
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the United States and/or other countries.
All other company names and product names used in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective company.
Firmware version of the product to which this manual
applies
This manual applies to 8 kW type products with firmware version 5.xx and 4 kW type
products with firmware version 4.xx.
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  • Page 1 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Introduction The PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual explains the settings and commands for Setup remotely controlling the PAT-T series using the communication interface. Installing the VISA library RS232C interface Interface Setup • GPIB interface (factory option) •...
  • Page 2 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Instrument Interface Standards The PAT-T conforms to the following standards. •IEEE Std 488.2-1992 IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common Commands For Use With IEEE Std 488.1-1987 •IEEE Std 488.1-1987 IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation •Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) version 1999.0...

  • Page 3: Setup

    Register Installing KI-VISA Command (ABC search) KI-VISA is Kikusui's original VISA library that supports VXIplug&play VISA Specifications. The newest version can be downloaded from Kikusui website (http://www.kikusui.co.jp/en/download/). KI-VISA is not required if NI-VISA or Agilent VISA is already installed. Command...

  • Page 4: Interface Setup

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Setup Introduction Setup The PAT-T is equipped with RS232C as standard. If the factory option interface board is Installing the VISA library installed, you can use GPIB, USB or LAN. Interface Setup Interface Setup...

  • Page 5: Overview Of Messages

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Overview of Messages Introduction Setup The information that is exchanged between the controller (computer) and the device (PAT-T Installing the VISA library series) is called a message. Interface Setup The PAT-T uses the SCPI language for the messages.
  • Page 6 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual previous command is cleared. • The maximum number of characters that can be transmitted in a single line is 128. Special symbols Special symbols used in this manual to describe SCPI commands are defined below.
  • Page 7 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Overview of messages Introduction Setup Parameters Installing the VISA library Interface Setup The parameter format of SCPI is derived from the program parameter format defined in Overview of Messages IEEE 488.2. Command Syntax The representation system of the program data that is used on the PAT-T is indicated below.
  • Page 8 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Numeric A numeric parameter such as a decimal point, optional prefix, or measurement unit. The syntax as a numeric representation is the same as NRf. MINimum and MAXimum are available as substitutes for declaring certain values.
  • Page 9 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Overview of Messages Introduction Setup Default Conditions Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages Conditions after sending a *RST and at power-on Command Syntax Parameters Table shows how the PAT-T is set when the *RST command is executed, at the time of Default settings factory shipment, and when the power is turned on.
  • Page 10 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:ON/ Setting immediately Output on delay TRIG:OUTP:DEL:ON before turning the setting. POWER switch off TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:OFF/ Output off delay TRIG:OUTP:DEL:OFF setting. TRIG:SEQ2:SOUR/ Sequence 2 trigger TRIG:OUTP:SOUR source. TRIG:SEQ3:SOUR/ Sequence 3 trigger TRIG:ACQ:SOUR source. TRIG:CONT:SEEQ3/ 0/OFF 0/OFF...

  • Page 11: Ieee488.2 Common Commands

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function/ Sub-system) Introduction Setup IEEE488.2 Common commands Installing the VISA library Interface Setup *CLS Clears all the event registers. Overview of Messages *ESE Sets the event status enable register bits. Command Syntax *ESR Queries the event status register.

  • Page 12: Output Setting

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup Output Setting Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Output on / off Overview of Messages OUTP Output on/off. Command Syntax OUTP:PON:STAT Output status at power-on. Parameters Default settings Voltage Settings VOLT Sets the voltage.

  • Page 13: Protection And Clear The Alarm

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup Protection and Clear the Alarm Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overvoltage protection settings Overview of Messages CURR:PROT Sets the OCP. Command Syntax CURR:LIM Queries the current setting limit. Parameters CURR:LIM_AUTO Enables/Disables the current setting limit.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup System Configuration Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Setting tp be related to the Output Overview of Messages OUTP:EXT Sets the logic of the output on/off using external contact. Command Syntax OUTP:PON:STAT Output status at power-on.

  • Page 15: Preset Memory Function

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup Preset Memory Function Installing the VISA library Interface Setup MEM:SAV Saves to a preset memory. Overview of Messages MEM:RCL Recalls a preset memory. Command Syntax MEM:KLOC Sets the preset memory recall while locked.

  • Page 16: Setting Changes Using Triggers

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup Setting Changes using triggers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Second level node: SEQuence[1] or TRANsient Overview of Messages The same operation is carried out regardless of the node that is used.

  • Page 17: Output On/Off Delay

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup Output On/Off Delay Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Second level node: SEQuence2 or OUTPut Overview of Messages The same operation is carried out regardless of the node that is used.
  • Page 18 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup Measurement Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Second level node: SEQuence3 or ACQuire Overview of Messages The same operation is carried out regardless of the node that is used. Command Syntax ->...
  • Page 19 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup System Installing the VISA library Interface Setup SYST:ERR Read the error information. Overview of Messages SYST:KLOC Panel operation lock. Command Syntax SYST:LOC Sets to local. Parameters SYST:OPT Queries the option interface board.
  • Page 20 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Function) Introduction Setup Register Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Status byte register Overview of Messages Event status register Command Syntax Parameters OPERation status register. Default settings STAT:OPER Event. STAT:OPER:COND Register status. Command...
  • Page 21 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup ABOR Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting Protection and Clear the Alarm System Configuration Preset Memory Function...
  • Page 22 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup CURRent Installing the VISA library CURRent:EXTernal:SOURce Interface Setup CURRent:FINE Overview of Messages CURRent:LIMit CURRent:LIMit:AUTO Command Syntax Parameters CURRent:PROTection Default settings CURRent:TRIGgered Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting Protection and Clear the Alarm...
  • Page 23 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup FETCh:CURRent Installing the VISA library FETCh:VOLTage Interface Setup Overview of Messages Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting Protection and Clear the Alarm System Configuration Preset Memory Function...
  • Page 24 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup INITiate Installing the VISA library INITiate:CONTinuous:NAME Interface Setup INITiate:CONTinuous:SEQuence3 Overview of Messages INITiate:NAME INITiate:SEQuence2 Command Syntax Parameters INITiate:SEQuence3 Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting Protection and Clear the Alarm...
  • Page 25 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup MEASure:CURRent Installing the VISA library MEASure:VOLTage Interface Setup MEMory_KLOCk Overview of Messages MEMory_RCL MEMory_SAVe Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting Protection and Clear the Alarm...
  • Page 26 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup OUTPut Installing the VISA library OUTPut:EXTernal Interface Setup OUTPut:PON:STATe Overview of Messages OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar OUTPut:TRIGgered Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting Protection and Clear the Alarm...
  • Page 27 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup SENSe:AVERage:CLEar SYSTem:CONFigure:BTRip:SHUTdown Installing the VISA library STATus:OPERation SYSTem:CONFigure:MPRiority Interface Setup STATus:OPERation:CONDtion SYSTem:CONFigure:MSLave Overview of Messages STATus:OPERation:ENABle SYSTem:CONFigure:PARallel STATus:OPERation:NTRansition SYSTem:CONFigure:PSTatus Command Syntax Parameters STATus:OPERation:PTRansition SYSTem:CONFigure:RSENsing Default settings STATus:PRESet SYSTem:CONFigure:SPHase Command STATus:QUEStionable SYSTem:CONFigure:TRACe (function search)
  • Page 28 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup TRIGger TRIGger:SEQuence2:SOURce Installing the VISA library TRIGger:ACQuire TRIGger:SEQuence3 Interface Setup TRIGger:ACQuire:SOURce TRIGger:SEQuence3:SOURce Overview of Messages TRIGger:OUTPut TRIGger:SOURce TRIGger:OUTPut:DELay:OFF Command Syntax Parameters TRIGger:OUTPut:DELay:ON Default settings TRIGger:OUTPut:SOURce Command TRIGger:SEQuence2 (function search) TRIGger:SEQuenc2:DELay:OFF IEEE488.2 Common Commands...

  • Page 29: Command (Sub-System Search) Source Output

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup VOLTage Installing the VISA library VOLTage:EXTernal:SOURce Interface Setup VOLage:FINE Overview of Messages VOLTage:LIMit VOLTage:LIMit:AUTO Command Syntax Parameters VOLTage:PROTection Default settings VOLTage:TRIGgered Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting Protection and Clear the Alarm...
  • Page 30 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Introduction Setup *CLS *TRG Installing the VISA library *ESE *TST Interface Setup *ESR *WAI Overview of Messages *IDN *OPC Command Syntax Parameters *OPT Default settings *PSC Command *RST (function search) *SRE IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 31 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Sub-system) Introduction Setup SOURce subsystem Installing the VISA library Interface Setup CURR Sets the current. Overview of Messages CURR:EXT:SOUR Sets the constant current control mode. Command Syntax CURR:FINE Sets the fine adjustment setting for current (Only on the PAT350- Parameters 22.8T and PAT850-9.4T).
  • Page 32 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Sub-system) Introduction Setup INPut /OUTPut subsystem Installing the VISA library Interface Setup OUTP Output on/off. Overview of Messages OUTP:TRIG Sets whether to turn the output on/off using a trigger. Command Syntax OUTP:EXT Sets the logic of the output on/off using external contact.
  • Page 33 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Sub-system) Introduction Setup MEASure and FETCh subsystem Installing the VISA library Interface Setup FETC:CURR Queries the measured current output without starting the Overview of Messages measurement operation. FETC:VOLT Queries the measured voltage output without starting the...
  • Page 34 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Sub-system) Introduction Setup TRIGger subsystem Installing the VISA library Interface Setup ABOR Aborts the operation of all sequences. Overview of Messages INIT:NAME Sequence 1, 2, and 3: Starts the trigger function. Command Syntax INIT Sequence 1: Starts the voltage/current setting trigger function.
  • Page 35 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Sub-system) Introduction Setup MEMory subsystem Installing the VISA library Interface Setup MEM:KLOC Sets the preset memory recall while locked. Overview of Messages MEM:RCL Recalls a preset memory. Command Syntax MEM:SAV Saves to a preset memory.
  • Page 36 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Sub-system) Introduction Setup SYSTem subsystem Installing the VISA library Interface Setup SYST:CONF:BTR Breaker trip. Overview of Messages SYST:CONF:BTR:PROT Turns breaker trip on/off when the OCP/OVP activates. Command Syntax SYST:CONF:BTR:SHUT Turns the breaker trip on/off when the SD signal is applied.
  • Page 37 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Command (Sub-system) Introduction Setup STATus subsystem Installing the VISA library Interface Setup STATus:OPERation OPERation status register: Event Overview of Messages STATus:OPERation:CONDtion OPERation status register: Register status Command Syntax STATus:OPERation:ENABle OPERation status register: Enable Parameters...
  • Page 38 SCPI command: Command name in the short form *RST: Yes for commands that are affected by *RST R/W: Query command (R)/set command (W). †: 1, 2, and 3 indicate SCPI standard command, command in review, and KIKUSUI original command, respectively. FETCh | MEASure subsystem...
  • Page 39 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual SOURce subsystem SCPI Command Setting † Default Resp. *RST Description Program header Parameter Unit [SOUR] :VOLT 0 % to 105 % Sets the voltage. [:LEV][:IMM][:AMPL] of the rated output R/W 1 numeric voltage NONE | VOLT |...
  • Page 40 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual STATus subsystem SCPI Command † Setting Response Description Program header Parameter STAT :OPER [:EVEN] Event. :COND Register status. :ENAB 0 to 32767 R/W 1 Enable. :PTR 0 to 32767 R/W 1 Positive transition. :NTR 0 to 32767 R/W 1 Negative transition.
  • Page 41 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual SYSTem subsystem SCPI Command Setting † Default Resp. *RST Description Parameter Unit Program header SYST :CONF :BTR [:IMM] Breaker trip. Turns breaker trip on/off when the :PROT R/W 3 bool OCP/OVP activates. Turns the breaker trip on/off when the...
  • Page 42 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual TRIGger subsystem SCPI Command Setting † Default Resp. *RST Description Parameter Unit Program header Aborts the operation of all ABOR sequences. INIT [:IMM] TRAN | OUTP| Sequence 1, 2, and 3: :NAME char Starts the trigger function.
  • Page 43 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual [-199,-100] [-299,-200] Overview [-399,-300] [-499,-400] Introduction [-899,-800] [100-] Setup A List of Errors Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command errors Overview of Messages An error in the range [ -199, -100 ] indicates that an IEEE 488.2 syntax error has been...
  • Page 44 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Execution errors An error in the range [-299, -200] indicates that an error has been detected by the instrument’s execution control block. The occurrence of any error in this class shall cause the Execution Error (bit 4) in the event status register to be set.
  • Page 45 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual has detected a problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 488.2, chapter 6. The occurrence of any error in this class shall cause the Query Error (bit 2) in the event status register to be set.
  • Page 46 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Processing time of Commands Introduction Setup The command processing time is the time until the next command is accepted. Installing the VISA library It does not include the response time of the hardware. Interface Setup The processing times indicated here are typical values.

  • Page 47: Tutorial

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Turning the Power On and Resetting the Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Instrument Overview of Messages When the PAT-T is turned on, all panel settings are set to the state when it was turned off Command Syntax the last time.

  • Page 48: Output Programming

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Output programming Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages Voltage and current Command Syntax Parameters The output voltage and output current are controlled by the VOLTage and CURRent Default settings commands.
  • Page 49 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual 'Setting in which the breaker is tripped when the OVP or OCP activates >top KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. 49/158...

  • Page 50: Using Triggers

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Using Triggers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup PAT-T has three different trigger subsystems: TRANsient, OUTPut, and ACQuire. In the Overview of Messages normal SCPI specifications, each trigger subsystem is grouped into a numbered trigger sequence.

  • Page 51: Status Monitoring

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Status Monitoring Installing the VISA library Interface Setup The PAT-T has two mandatory SCPI standard registers, STATus:OPERation and Overview of Messages STATus:QUEStionable, in addition to the IEEE488.2 standard registers. Command Syntax...

  • Page 52: Error Checking

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Error Checking Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages Error/event queue Command Syntax Parameters The SCPI specifications define a standard error reporting scheme, Error/Event Queue. This is Default settings a FIFO (First In First Out) queue, which records errors and events.

  • Page 53: Visual Basic 2008

    Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Visual Basic 2008 Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Communicate with the PAT-T series using VISA through GPIB, RS232C, USB, or LAN. Overview of Messages Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 54 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Open the VISA To communicate with the device of GPIB, RS232C, USB, or LAN via VISA, it requires to open the VISA first. When opening the VISA, specify the I/O resource. Example : To open VISA by using USB Set rm = CreateObject("VISA.GlobalRM")
  • Page 55 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual A command for "Open" and "Close" of the VISA is required only once in the program. msg.Close Sample program Imports Ivi.Visa.Interop Public Class Form1 ResourceManager IMessage Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender System.Object, ByVal System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load rm = CreateObject("VISA.GlobalRM")
  • Page 56 RS232C connector when the connector is not in use. For safety, always attach the cover to the RS232C connector when the connector is not Command being used. If the cover is damaged or lost, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 57 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual (CF41), RS232C stop bit (CF42), and RS232C flow control (CF43). For the settings, see table of protcol. Protocol Table shows the RS232C protocol. Underline indicates factory default condition. Item Setting Connector 9-pin D-sub terminal on the rear panel...
  • Page 58 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Setup Introduction Setup Interface Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages GPIB (Optional) Command Syntax Parameters This interface valid only when the factory option GPIB interface board is installed. Default settings...
  • Page 59 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Setup Introduction Setup Interface Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages USB (Optional) Command Syntax Parameters This interface valid only when the factory option USB interface board is installed. Default settings A device driver supporting USB T&M Class (USBTMC) is required to control the PAT-T...
  • Page 60 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Setup Introduction Setup Interface Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages LAN (Optional) Command Syntax Parameters The LAN interface is a factory option. Default settings To use the LAN interface to control the PAT-T, middleware that supports the VXI-11 protocol must be installed on the controller.
  • Page 61 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual The features of service request and serial polling are equipped. LAN function The connection to the Internet line may be required by the function according to the operation of the built-in Web site. Comply with the LXI Class C, Specification 1.2...
  • Page 62 When VISA library is used, there is the function to retrieve the VXI-11 measuring instrument by the application program provided by VISA vendors (National Instruments NI-MAX, Agilent Connection Expert, and Kikusui KI-VISA Instrument Explorer, etc.). You can access the PAT- Command (Sub-system search) T by clicking on the Web link from the retrieval results.
  • Page 63 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual LAN CONFIG page Update page for the network settings. This page can allow you to set the allocation of IP address and the host name, etc. Once you set the host name, you can access to the LAN interface by using the host name instead of IP address.
  • Page 64 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual The web page which can be set by the password protection are the "LAN CONFIG" page, "SECURITY" page, "CONTROL" page, and "UPDATE" page. The host limitation by the IP address is an effective security feature for the VXI-11. Having at least one unit is registered, it prevents from being used by non-registered host.
  • Page 65 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Displays the web site link of which down load service of KI-VISA or Microsoft Silverlight. An internet connection is required to access. UPDATE page This is firmware update page for the LAN interface. On this page, you can update by downloading the latest firmware version from the download...
  • Page 66 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *CLS Introduction Clears all event registers including the status byte, event status, and error queue. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command *CLS Overview of Messages Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...

  • Page 67: Status Byte Register

    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *ESE Introduction Sets the event status enable register that is counted by the event summary bit (ESB) of Setup status byte. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages *ESE <NRf> Command Syntax...
  • Page 68 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *ESR Introduction Queries the event status register. Registers that are read are cleared. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command *ESR? Overview of Messages Command Syntax Response Parameters Returns the value of the event status register in the NR1 form in response to *ESR? and Default settings clears the register.
  • Page 69 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *IDN Introduction Queries the model name, serial number, and firmware version of the PAT-T. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command *IDN? Overview of Messages Command Syntax Response Parameters The response to *IDN? is indicated below.
  • Page 70 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *OPC Introduction Sets the OPC bit (bit 0) of the event status register when all of the command processings in Setup stand by have been completed. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages...
  • Page 71 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *OPT Introduction Queries the option interface board that is installed in the PAT-T. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command *OPT? Overview of Messages Command Syntax Response Parameters Returns 0 if there is no option installed in response to *OPT?.
  • Page 72 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *PSC Introduction Sets whether to clear the event status enable register and the service request enable Setup register when the POWER switch is turned on (power-on status). Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages *PSC <NRf>...
  • Page 73 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *RST Introduction Aborts the measurement operation and initializes the PAT-T to factory default condition. Setup ->For the commands that are affected by *RST Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages *RST...
  • Page 74 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *SRE Introduction Sets the service request enable register. Setup The service request enable register is used to select the summary messages in the status Installing the VISA library byte register that will be able to perform service requests.
  • Page 75 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *STB Introduction Queries the contents of the status byte register and the MSS (master summary status) Setup message. Installing the VISA library The response is the same as serial polling only with the exception that the MSS message Interface Setup appears in place of the RQS message in bit 6.
  • Page 76 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *TRG Introduction Trigger command. Setup This is a substitute command for the IEEE488.1 get message (Group Execute Trigger). Installing the VISA library Interface Setup If the PAT-T is not in a condition to accept triggers, an SCPI error (-211,"Trigger ignored") occurs.
  • Page 77 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *TST Introduction This command is to perform the self-test, however, the PAT-T does not equip this feature. Setup See the IEEE 488.2-1992 Section 10.38. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages...
  • Page 78 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview *WAI Introduction Prevents the PAT-T from executing subsequent commands until all operations in standby are Setup complete. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages *WAI Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 79 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview OUTP Introduction Turn the output on/off. The condition set by the Output on/off Delay function is disabled. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command OUTPut[:STATe][:IMMediate] {ON|OFF|1|0} Overview of Messages OUTPut[:STATe][:IMMediate]? Command Syntax Parameters...
  • Page 80 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview OUTP:PON:STAT Introduction Sets the output state at power-on. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command OUTPut:PON:STATe {RST|AUTO} Overview of Messages OUTPut:PON:STATe? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value RST Output off at power-on (default)
  • Page 81 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview VOLT Introduction Sets the voltage. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Overview of Messages [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [{MINimum|MAXimum}] Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Parameter Value 0 % to 105 % of the rated output voltage(The default value is 0 % of the rated output voltage.)
  • Page 82 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview VOLT:FINE Introduction Sets the fine adjustment setting for voltage. Setup This command is available for 8 kW type products only. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages [SOURce:]VOLTage:FINE <NRf> Command Syntax...
  • Page 83 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CURR Introduction Sets the current. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Overview of Messages [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [{MINimum|MAXimum}] Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Parameter Value 0 % to 105 % of the rated output current (The default value is 105 % of the rated output current.)
  • Page 84 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CURR:FINE Introduction Sets the fine adjustment setting for current. Setup This command is available for 8 kW type products only. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages [SOURce:]CURRent:FINE <NRf> Command Syntax...
  • Page 85 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CURR:PROT Introduction Sets the overcurrent protection (OCP) value. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel] {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Overview of Messages [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel]? [{MINimum|MAXimum}] Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value 10 % to 111.5 % of the rated output current (The default value is 111.5 % of the rated output current.)
  • Page 86 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CURR:LIM Introduction Queries the current setting limit. The current setting limit is approximately 95 % of the OCP Setup trip point. Installing the VISA library This command is valid when CURR:LIM:AUTO ON is specified.
  • Page 87 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CURR:LIM:AUTO Introduction Sets whether to enable the current setting limit. If enabled, the current setting limit is Setup automatically set to approximately 95 % of the OCP trip point. This cannot be set when the Installing the VISA library output is on.
  • Page 88 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview VOLT:PROT Introduction Sets the overvoltage protection (OVP). Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:LEVel] {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Overview of Messages [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:LEVel]? [{MINimum|MAXimum}] Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value 10 % to 111.5 % of the rated output voltage (The default value is 111.5 % of the rated output voltage.)
  • Page 89 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview VOLT:LIM Introduction Queries the voltage limit setting. The voltage limit setting is approximately 95 % of the OVP Setup trip point. Installing the VISA library This command is valid when VOLT:LIM:AUTO ON is specified.
  • Page 90 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview VOLT:LIM:AUTO Introduction Sets whether to enable the voltage limit setting. If enabled, the voltage limit setting is Setup automatically set to approximately 95 % of the OVP trip point. This cannot be set when the Installing the VISA library output is on.
  • Page 91 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:BTR:PROT Introduction Sets whether to trip the breaker (turn the POWER switch off) when the overvoltage Setup protection (OVP) or overcurrent protection (OCP) is activated. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages...
  • Page 92 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:BTR:SHUT Introduction Sets whether to trip the breaker (turn the POWER switch off) when an external shutdown Setup (SD) signal is applied. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages SYSTem:CONFigure:BTRip:SHUTdown {ON|OFF|1|0}...
  • Page 93 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview OUTP:PROT:CLE Introduction Clears the alarm, except for the Fan failure protection (FAN). Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar Overview of Messages Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 94 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview OUTP:EXT Introduction Sets the logic used to control the output on/off using an external contact (J1 connector). Setup This cannot be set when the output is on. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command...
  • Page 95 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:MPR Introduction Sets the state that the PAT-T starts up in when the output state at power-on is set to on. Setup This cannot be set when the output is on. Installing the VISA library This command is available for 8 kW type products only.
  • Page 96 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CURR:EXT:SOUR Introduction Sets the constant current control mode. This cannot be set when the output is on. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command [SOURce:]CURRent:EXTernal:SOURce {NONE|VOLTage|RESistance|IRESistance|FVOLtage} Overview of Messages [SOURce:]CURRent:EXTernal:SOURce? Command Syntax Parameters...
  • Page 97 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview VOLT:EXT:SOUR Introduction Sets the constant voltage control mode. This cannot be set when the output is on. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command [SOURce:]VOLTage:EXTernal:SOURce {NONE|VOLTage|RESistance|IRESistance|FVOLtage} Overview of Messages [SOURce:]VOLTage:EXTernal:SOURce? Command Syntax Parameters...
  • Page 98 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:PAR Introduction Sets the number of units in Master-Slave Parallel Operation. It enables to set only for the Setup Master unit. It can not be set when the output is turned on. Installing the VISA library...
  • Page 99 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:MSL Introduction Sets the PAT-T condition during master-slave parallel operation. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command SYSTem:CONFigure:MSLave {MASTer|PARallel} Overview of Messages SYSTem:CONFigure:MSLave? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value PARallel Slave unit...
  • Page 100 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:BTR Introduction Sets the breaker trip (turn the POWER switch off). Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command SYSTem:CONFigure:BTRip[:IMMediate] Overview of Messages Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 101 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:PST Introduction Sets whether to output a low level signal at power on status or power off status when Setup monitoring the power on/off status externally (through the J1 connector). Installing the VISA library...
  • Page 102 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:RSEN Introduction Queries the state of the sensing switch on the rear panel. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command SYSTem:CONFigure:RSENsing? Overview of Messages Command Syntax Response Parameters Returns 0 if the sensing switch on the rear panel is set to off (remote sensing disabled) or 1 Default settings if set to on (remote sensing enabled) in response to SYST:CONF:RSEN?.
  • Page 103 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:TRAC Introduction Sets whether to display communication errors by performing a debug trace. If the debug Setup trace function is turned on, error codes (example: Err-100) are shown on the PAT-T display. Installing the VISA library...
  • Page 104 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:CONF:SPH Introduction Sets the phase input mode (Three-phase input/Single-phase input mode). Setup This command is available for 4 kW type products only. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages SYSTem:CONFigure:SPHase {ON|OFF|1|0}...
  • Page 105 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview MEM:SAV Introduction Saves the present voltage and current settings of the PAT-T to the preset memory. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command MEMory:SAV {1|2|3} Overview of Messages Parameter Command Syntax Value 1 Preset memory A...
  • Page 106 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview MEM:RCL Introduction Recalls a preset memory. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command MEMory:RCL {1|2|3} Overview of Messages Parameter Command Syntax Value 1 Preset memory A Parameters Default settings 2 Preset memory B...
  • Page 107 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview MEM:KLOC Introduction Sets whether preset memory values can be recalled from the panel even when the lock Setup function is enabled. MEM:RCL allows preset memory values to be recalled regardless of this Installing the VISA library setting.
  • Page 108 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Using Triggers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages Setting changes (Sequence 1: TRANsient) Command Syntax Parameters Using the TRIGger:SEQuence1 (or TRIGger:TRANsient) subsystem allows the VOLTage and Default settings CURRent settings to be synchronized using triggers.
  • Page 109 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview VOLT:TRIG Introduction Sets the voltage that is applied when INIT INIT:NAME TRAN and a software trigger are Setup sent. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Command Syntax [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [{MINimum|MAXimum}]...
  • Page 110 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CURR:TRIG Introduction Sets the current value that is applied when INIT INIT:NAME TRAN and a software trigger Setup are sent. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Command Syntax...
  • Page 111 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG:SOUR Introduction Sets the condition (trigger source) for actually changing the setting after the sequence 1 Setup group receives INIT INIT:NAME TRAN. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages TRIGger[:SEQuence[1]]:SOURce {IMMediate|BUS}...
  • Page 112 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview INIT Introduction Starts the trigger function of the sequence 1 group. Setup trigger source is set to IMM, the change starts immediately. If set to BUS, the change Installing the VISA library starts after waiting for a software trigger.
  • Page 113 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview INIT:NAME Introduction Starts the trigger function. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup If the trigger source parameter is IMM, the measurement starts immediately. If set to BUS, the measurement starts after waiting for a software trigger.
  • Page 114 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG Introduction Executes a software trigger to the sequence 1 group. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command TRIGger[:SEQuence[1]][:IMMediate] Overview of Messages TRIGger[:TRANsient][:IMMediate] Command Syntax Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 115 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview ABOR Introduction Aborts operations such as setting, change, and measurement in all sequence groups. Setup The trigger status immediately after the power is turned on is the same as the condition Installing the VISA library when the ABOR command is sent.
  • Page 116 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Using Triggers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages Output on/off delay function (Sequence 2: OUTPut) Command Syntax Parameters The TRIGger:SEQuence2 (or TRIGger:OUTPut) subsystem allows you to use the output Default settings on/off delay function.
  • Page 117 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview OUTP:TRIG Introduction Sets whether to turn the output on or off when a trigger is applied. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command OUTPut[:STATe]:TRIGgered {ON|OFF|1|0} Overview of Messages OUTPut[:STATe]:TRIGgered? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter...
  • Page 118 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:ON Introduction TRIG:OUTP:DEL:ON Setup Sets the delay for turning on the output. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages TRIGger:SEQuence2:DELay:ON {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Command Syntax TRIGger:SEQuence2:DELay:ON? [{MINimum|MAXimum}] Parameters Default settings TRIGger:OUTPut:DELay:ON {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} TRIGger:OUTPut:DELay:ON? [{MINimum|MAXimum}]...
  • Page 119 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG:SEQ2:DEL:OFF Introduction TRIG:OUTP:DEL:OFF Setup Sets the delay for turning off the output. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages TRIGger:SEQuence2:DELay:OFF {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} Command Syntax TRIGger:SEQuence2:DELay:OFF? [{MINimum|MAXimum}] Parameters Default settings TRIGger:OUTPut:DELay:OFF {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} TRIGger:OUTPut:DELay:OFF? [{MINimum|MAXimum}]...
  • Page 120 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG:SEQ2:SOUR Introduction TRIG:OUTP:SOUR Setup Sets the condition (trigger source) for actually starting the delay action after the sequence 2 Installing the VISA library group receives INIT:SEQ2 INIT:NAME OUTP. Interface Setup The output turns on or off after the delay elapses.
  • Page 121 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview INIT:SEQ2 Introduction Starts the trigger function of the sequence 2 group. Setup trigger source set to IMM, the delay action starts immediately. If set to BUS, the delay Installing the VISA library action starts after waiting for a software trigger.
  • Page 122 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG:SEQ2 Introduction TRIG:OUTP Setup Executes a software trigger to the sequence 2 group. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages TRIGger:SEQuence2[:IMMediate] Command Syntax TRIGger:OUTPut[:IMMediate] Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 123 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Tutorial Introduction Setup Using Triggers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Messages Measurement (sequence 3: ACQuire) Command Syntax Parameters The PAT-T has the capability to return voltage and current measurement values. The easiest Default settings way is use the MEASure commands.
  • Page 124 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual it will start the measurement in every 4 ms and display the mean value of the moving average deviations of 64 times. The "INIT:SEQ3/INIT:NAME ACQ" command is a command that invalidates the current measurement data stored in the present measurement data cache and it begins a new measurement.
  • Page 125 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG:SEQ3:SOUR Introduction TRIG:ACQ:SOUR Setup Sets the condition (trigger source) for actually starting the measurement after the sequence Installing the VISA library 3 group receives INIT:SEQ3 INIT:NAME ACQ. Interface Setup Overview of Messages Command TRIGger:SEQuence3:SOURce {IMMediate|BUS}...
  • Page 126 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview INIT:SEQ3 Introduction Clears the present valid measurement data and starts a new measurement. Setup the trigger source parameter of the sequence 3 group is IMM, the measurement starts Installing the VISA library immediately. If set to BUS, the measurement starts after waiting for a software trigger.
  • Page 127 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview TRIG:SEQ3 Introduction TRIG:ACQ Setup Executes a software trigger to the sequence 3 group. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages TRIGger:SEQuence3[:IMMediate] Command Syntax TRIGger:ACQuire[:IMMediate] Parameters Default settings Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 128 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview INIT:CONT:SEQ3 Introduction INIT:CONT:NAME ACQ Setup Sets the measurement conditions of the sequence 3 group in sequence operation auto Installing the VISA library continue mode. Interface Setup When the sequence operation auto continue mode is turned on Overview of Messages If the trigger source parameter is set to IMM, the measurement starts immediately.
  • Page 129 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SENS:AVER:CLE Introduction It clears all the measurement data (The mean value data: the moving average deviations of Setup 64 times measured in every 4 ms) stored in the measurement data cache, and the Installing the VISA library...
  • Page 130 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview FETC:VOLT Introduction If FETC? is sent without making a single measurement after resetting the PAT-T (using Setup *RST) or after switching from local mode (panel operation) to remote mode, an SCPI error Installing the VISA library (-230,"Data corrupt or stale") occurs.
  • Page 131 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview MEAS:VOLT Introduction Queries the measured data after starting a new measurement operation. Setup MEAS:CURR? is equivalent to combining the INIT command and FETC:CURR? query. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages...
  • Page 132 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview FETC:CURR Introduction Queries the measured data without starting the measurement operation. Setup If FETC? is sent without making a single measurement after resetting the PAT-T (using Installing the VISA library *RST) or after switching from local mode (panel operation) to remote mode, an SCPI error Interface Setup (-230,"Data corrupt or stale") occurs.
  • Page 133 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview MEAS:CURR Introduction Queries the measured data after starting a new measurement operation. Setup MEAS:CURR? is equivalent to combining the INIT command and FETC:CURR? query. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages...
  • Page 134 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:ERR Introduction Reads the oldest error information or event information from the error queue. The error Setup queue can store up to 255 errors.-> Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup The error queue is cleared using the *CLS command.
  • Page 135 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:KLOC Introduction Sets/Releases the panel operation lock. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command SYSTem:KLOCk {ON|OFF|1|0} Overview of Messages SYSTem:KLOCk? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value ON(1) Lock the panel operation OFF(0) Release the panel operation lock...
  • Page 136 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:LOC (RS232C, USB and LAN only) Introduction Sets the PAT-T to local mode (Remote Disable; the RMT LED turns off). This is a substitute Setup command for the IEEE488.1 REN (Remote Disable) command. The Remote Disable state Installing the VISA library enables both panel operations and commands.
  • Page 137 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:OPT Introduction Queries the hardware interface board that is installed in the PAT-T. Setup This command is the same as *OPT?. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages SYSTem:OPTion? Command Syntax...
  • Page 138 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:REM (RS232C, USB and LAN only) Introduction Sets the PAT-T operation to remote mode. All panel keys except the LOCAL key are locked. Setup This is a substitute command for the IEEE488.1 REN (Remote Enable) and address Installing the VISA library designation.
  • Page 139 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:RWL (RS232C, USB and LAN only) Introduction Sets the PAT-T operation to remote mode. All panel keys are locked (LOCAL key is also Setup locked). This is a substitute command for the IEEE488.1 llo (Local Lock Out).
  • Page 140 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview SYST:VERS Introduction Queries the version of the SCPI specifications to which the PAT-T conforms. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command SYSTem:VERSion? Overview of Messages Command Syntax Response Parameters Returns 1999.0 in response to SYST:VERS?.

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    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Status byte register Introduction The status byte register stores STB and RQS (MSS) messages as defined by the IEEE488.1 Setup standard. The status byte register can be read using IEEE488.1 serial polling or IEEE488.2 Installing the VISA library common command *STB?.
  • Page 142 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Event status register Introduction The event status register bits are set when certain events occur during PAT-T operation. All Setup bits of the event status register are set by the error event queue. Installing the VISA library The register is defined by the IEEE488.2 standard and is controlled by the IEEE488.2...

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    PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview OPERation status register Introduction The OPERation status register is a 16-bit register which contains conditions which are part of Setup the PAT-T normal operation. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Bit Name DEscription Overview of Messages...
  • Page 144 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:OPER Introduction Queries the event of the OPERation status register. Setup A query clears the contents of the register. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? Command Syntax Parameters Response Default settings Returns the event of the OPERation status register in the NR1 form.
  • Page 145 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:OPER:COND Introduction Queries the condition of the OPERation status register. Setup A query does not clear the contents of the register. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages STATus:OPERation:CONDtion? Command Syntax...
  • Page 146 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:OPER:ENAB Introduction Sets the enable register of the OPERation status register. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NR1> Overview of Messages STATus:OPERation:ENABle? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value: 0 to 32767...
  • Page 147 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:OPER:NTR Introduction Sets the negative transition of the OPERation status register. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command STATus:OPERation:NTRansition <NR1> Overview of Messages STATus:OPERation:NTRansition? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value: 0 to 32767...
  • Page 148 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:OPER:PTR Introduction Sets the positive transition of the OPERation status register. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <NR1> Overview of Messages STATus:OPERation:PTRansition? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value: 0 to 32767...
  • Page 149 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview QUEStionable status register Introduction The QUEStionable status register is a 16-bit register that stores information related to the Setup questionable events and status during PAT-T operation.These register bits may indicate Installing the VISA library problems with the measured data of the PAT-T.
  • Page 150 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:QUES Introduction Queries the event of the QUEStionable status register. Setup A query clears the contents of the register. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? Command Syntax Parameters Response Default settings Returns the event of the QUEStionable status register in the NR1 form.
  • Page 151 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:QUES:COND Introduction Queries the condition of the QUEStionable status register. Setup A query does not clear the contents of the register. Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command Overview of Messages STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? Command Syntax...
  • Page 152 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:QUES:ENAB Introduction Sets the enable register of the QUEStionable status register. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <NR1> Overview of Messages STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value: 0 to 32767...
  • Page 153 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:QUES:NTR Introduction Sets the negative transition of the QUEStionable status register. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition <NR1> Overview of Messages STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value: 0 to 32767...
  • Page 154 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:QUES:PTR Introduction Sets the positive transition of the QUEStionable status register. Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Command STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition <NR1> Overview of Messages STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition? Command Syntax Parameters Parameter Default settings Value: 0 to 32767...
  • Page 155 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview STAT:PRES Introduction Resets the ENABle, PTRansition, NTRansition filter registers of all status registers (including Setup sub registers) to their default values. Installing the VISA library Default values: Interface Setup STATus:ENABle = 0x0000 Overview of Messages...
  • Page 156 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview Status Register and Status Report Function Introduction Setup IEEE488.2 and SCPI registers are used for the status reports. In each SCPI status register, there are sub registers, CONDition register, EVENt register, Installing the VISA library Interface Setup ENABle register, PTRansition filter, and NTRansition filter.
  • Page 157 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Partially changed SCPII Standard 1999.0 Volume1 fiig.9-1. >top KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. 157/158...
  • Page 158 PAT-T series Communication Interface Manual Overview CONFIG Settings Introduction Setup Press the CONFIG switch. The switch LED illuminates. The ammeter displays the parameter number, and the Installing the VISA library Interface Setup voltmeter displays the present setting. Turn the CURRENT knob to select the parameter number.

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