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Kikusui PCR-M Series Communication Interface Manual

Kikusui PCR-M Series Communication Interface Manual

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PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual
<< MANUAL TOP
Introduction
Installing the VISA library
Interface Setup
Overview of Command
Parameters
Default settings
Command (function
search)
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Output Setting
Protection and Clearing Alarms
Triggered Control of Output
Output On/Off Phase Control
Measured Value Queries
System Configuration
Registers
Command (ABC search)
A
C
D
F
I
M
O
S
T
V
*
Command (Sub-system
search)
SOURce
OUTPut
MEASure and FETCh
TRIGger
SYSTem
STATus
IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Other Commands
List(PDF)
Register
Architecture
Register structure
Appendix
A List of Errors
Processing time of main
commands
FAQ
Tutorial
Programming AC Output
Programming DC Output
Triggering Output Change
Output-on Phase Control
Measurement
Waiting for Operation Complete
Panel display
Status Monitoring
Error Checking
Visual Basic 2008
KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP.
Introduction
The PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual explains the settings and commands for
remotely controlling the PCR series using the communication interface.
RS232C interface (standard equipped)
•
GPIB interface (optional)
•
USB interface (optional)
•
When the PCR-M series is operating under remote control, the REMOTE LED on the display
on the front panel lights. To switch from remote mode to local mode (panel operation) from
the panel, press LOCAL.
Reading environment
This manual is in HTML format and PDF format. The manual can be viewed by the following
environment.
OS： Windows 7 or later
Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or later
PDF Reader: Adobe Reader 9.2 or later
Related manuals
For the safety precautions, installation, operation, and specifications of the PCR, read the
accompanying PCR-M series User's Manual.
Intended readers
This manual is written for readers with sufficient basic knowledge of how to control
instruments using a personal computer.
Familiarize yourself with the
before you use them.
Structure of the manual
This manual consists of the following sections.
・Overview
・Setup
・Overview of messages
・Command (list*1)
・Appendix
・Tutorial
*1. The list of command is provided in a PDF file.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows NT and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
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 products with the following firmware version:
Ver.1.3x
Instrument Interface Standards
The PCR conforms to the following standards.
AC Power Supply PCR-M series
Communication Interface Manual
syntax of the SCPI commands
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that are used with the product

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  • Page 1 IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting When the PCR-M series is operating under remote control, the REMOTE LED on the display Protection and Clearing Alarms on the front panel lights. To switch from remote mode to local mode (panel operation) from Triggered Control of Output the panel, press LOCAL.
  • Page 2 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual •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 •Universal Serial Bus Specification Rev 2.0...

  • Page 3: Overview Of Command

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Overview of Command Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command The information that is exchanged between the controller (computer) and the device (PCR-M Parameters series) is called a message.
  • Page 4 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual Special symbols Special symbols used in this manual to describe SCPI commands are defined below. ·Characters and numbers delimited by "|" in {} braces indicate that one of the items is to be selected. Do not include the {} braces in the actual program.
  • Page 5 KI-VISA is not required if NI-VISA or Agilent VISA is already installed. SYSTem STATus KI-VISA is Kikusui's original VISA library that supports the VXIplug&play VISA specifications. IEEE488.2 Common Commands The newest version can be downloaded from the Kikusui website Other Commands (http://www.kikusui.co.jp/en/download/).
  • Page 6 IEEE488.2 Common Commands By installing optional interface boards in the PCR-M series, you can expand its functions. Output Setting AC+DC mode, which enables you to superimposed an AC voltage with DC and generate Protection and Clearing Alarms Triggered Control of Output the output, becomes selectable.
  • Page 7 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Parameters Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command The parameter format of SCPI is derived from the program parameter format defined in Parameters IEEE 488.2.
  • Page 8 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual If a value that cannot be assigned is entered, the device rounds the value to the closest possible value. SOURce:FREQuency 1100 PCR-M: The range of values for frequency is 40 to 500. Thus, 500 is set even if 1100 is specified.
  • Page 9 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Default Settings Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Conditions after sending a *RST, fctory shipment, and Parameters Default settings at power-on...
  • Page 10 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual DISP:AMM Depends on Setting the settings immediately in the before memory turning the POWER SYST:KLOC No change No change 0/OFF switch off SYST:CONF:BACK 1/ON 1/ON SYST:CONF:TRAC 0/OFF Setting immediately SENS:AVER 0/OFF before turning the SENS:HOLD...

  • Page 11: Ieee488.2 Common Commands

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function/ Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command IEEE488.2 Common Commands Parameters Default settings Command (function *CLS Clears all the event registers...
  • Page 12 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Output Settings Parameters Default settings Command (function Setting the Output search) OUTP:COUP Sets the output mode IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 13 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Protection and Clearing Alarms Parameters Default settings Command (function Setting frequency limits...
  • Page 14 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Triggered Control of Output Parameters Default settings Command (function The second level nodes are SEQuence[1] and TRANsient. Regardless of which node you use, search) the PCR operates in the same way when it receives the commands.
  • Page 15 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Output On/Off Phase Control Parameters Default settings Command (function The PCR-M only has output on phase control. It does not have output off phase control.
  • Page 16 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Measured Value Queries Parameters Default settings Command (function The second level nodes are SEQuence3 and ACQuire. Regardless of which node you use, the search) PCR operates in the same way when it receives the commands.
  • Page 17 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command System Configuration Parameters Default settings Command (function SYST:ERR Reads error information search)
  • Page 18 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Function) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Registers Parameters Default settings Command (function Status byte register search) Event status register IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 19 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library ABOR Interface Setup Overview of Command Aborts operations such as setting, change, and measurement in all sequence groups. Parameters...
  • Page 20 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command CURRent Parameters CURRent:OFFSet Default settings CURRent:PROTection:STATe Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting...
  • Page 21 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library DISP:AMM (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the measured value displayed on the lower numeric display.
  • Page 22 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command FETCh:CURRent:DC FETCh:POWer:DC Parameters FETCh:CURRent:AC FETCh:VOLTage:DC Default settings FETCh:CURRent:AMPLitude :MAXimum FETCh:VOLTage:AC Command (function search) FETCh:CURRent:AMPLitude:MAXimum:HOLD FREQuency IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 23 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command INITiate Parameters INITiate:CONTinuous:NAME Default settings INITiate:CONTinuous:SEQuence1 Command (function search) INITiate:CONTinuous:SEQuence3 IEEE488.2 Common Commands INITiate:NAME...
  • Page 24 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command MEASure:CURRent:DC MEASure:POWer:AC:APParent Parameters MEASure:CURRent:AC MEASure:POWer:AC:REACtive Default settings MEASure:CURRent:AMPLitude:MAXimum MEASure:POWer:AC:PFACtor Command (function search) MEASure:CURRent:AMPLitude MEASure:POWer:DC :MAXimum:HOLD IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 25 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command OUTPut Parameters OUTPut:COUPling Default settings OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar Command (function search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands Output Setting...
  • Page 26 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command SENSe:AVERage STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition Parameters SENSe:CURRent:PEAK:CLEar STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition Default settings SENSe:HOLD SYSTem:CONFigure:BACKup Command (function search) STATus:OPERation SYSTem:CONFigure:TRACe IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 27 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command TRIGger TRIGger:SEQuence3 Parameters TRIGger:ACQuire TRIGger:SEQuence3:SOURce Default settings TRIGger:ACQuire:SOURce TRIGger:SOURce Command (function search) TRIGger:SEQuenc2:PHASe TRIGger:SYNC:SOURce IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 28 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command VOLTage VOLTage:OFFSet:LIMit:LOWer Parameters VOLTage:LIMit VOLTage:OFFSet:MODE Default settings VOLTage:LIMit:LOWer VOLTage:OFFSet:TRIGgered Command (function search) VOLTage:MODE VOLTage:RANGe IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 29 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command *CLS *TRG Parameters *ESE *TST Default settings *ESR *WAI Command (function search) *IDN IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 30 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command SOURce subsystem Parameters Default settings Command (function CURR Sets the AC current upper limit...
  • Page 31 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command OUTPut subsystem Parameters Default settings Command (function OUTP Turns output on and off...
  • Page 32 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command MEASure and FETCh subsystem Parameters Default settings Command (function MEAS:CURR:DC Queries the DC current...
  • Page 33 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command TRIGger subsystem Parameters Default settings Command (function ABOR Aborts the trigger function...
  • Page 34 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command SYSTem subsystem Parameters Default settings Command (function SYST:CONF:BACK Configures the auto save function of the panel settings and the...
  • Page 35 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command STATus subsystem Parameters Default settings Command (function STATus:OPERation OPERation status register: Event...
  • Page 36 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Command (Subsystem) Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command SENSe subsystem Parameters Default settings Command (function SENS:HOLD Sets the hold time of the peak current...
  • Page 37 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual List of Messages SCPI command: Command name in the short form. *RST: “Yes” for commands that are affected by *RST. R/W: “R” for query commands and “W” for set commands. M/LE: “M” for PCR-M commands and “LE” for PCR-LE/PCR-LE2 commands.
  • Page 38 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual SOURce subsystem SCPI command Response *RST Description R/W M/LE Program header Parameter [SOUR:] CURR[:LEV][:IMM][:AMP] numeric Yes AC current upper limit R/W M/LE CURR:OFFS[:IMM] numeric Yes DC current upper limit R/W M/LE Sets the peak limit of the positive electric...
  • Page 39 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual OUTPut subsystem SCPI command Response *RST Description R/W M/LE Program header Parameter OUTP [:STAT] bool Output on/off R/W M/LE :COUP AC|DC|ACDC|EAC|EDC char Output mode R/W M/LE :EXT:LOG char Sets the logic of the output on/off...
  • Page 40 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual TRIGger subsystem SCPI command Response *RST Description R/W M/LE Program header Parameter ABOR Aborts the trigger function W M/LE INIT [:IMM][:SEQ[1]] Starts the trigger function of sequence 1 W M/LE :CONT:NAME TRAN|ACQ Sets the auto continue mode of the specified...
  • Page 41 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual PROGram subsystem SCPI command Response *RST Description R/W M/LE Program header Parameter PROG bool numeric bool numeric bool Edits a sequence step :EDIT numeric R/W LE numeric bool bool bool bool bool Edits the jump settings of a...
  • Page 42 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual SIMulation subsystem SCPI command Response *RST Description R/W M/LE Program header Parameter SIMulation: T1:PHAS:STAT Yes Sets the voltage regulation start setting bool T1:TIME[:LEV] Yes Voltage regulation starting time numeric T1:PHAS[:LEV] Yes Voltage regulation starting phase...
  • Page 43 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual STATus subsystem SCPI command Response Description R/W M/LE Program header Parameter STAT :OPER [:EVEN] Event :COND Register status :ENAB Enable :PTR Positive transition :NTR Negative transition :INST [:EVEN] Event :COND Register status :ENAB Enable :PTR...
  • Page 44 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual SYSTem subsystem SCPI command Respon *RST Description R/W M/LE Program header Parameter SYST :CONF Auto save function of the panel settings :BACK bool and the configuration settings :DATE Date :EXT:ACL DIS|LOW|HIGH char Sets the logic of the alarm clear...
  • Page 45 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual IEEE 488.2 common commands IEEE 488.2 common com- Parameter Description M/LE mand M/LE *CLS Clears all the event registers M/LE *ESE Sets the event status enable register bits M/LE *ESR Queries the event status register...
  • Page 46 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual PCR-M/ PCR-LE KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP. 46/166...

  • Page 47: Architecture

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Registers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Architecture Parameters Default settings Command (function IEEE488.2 and SCPI registers are used for the status reports.

  • Page 48: Register Structure

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Registers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Register Structure Parameters Default settings Command (function Status report function search) Status byte register IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 49 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP [-199,-100] [-299,-200] Introduction [-399,-300] [-499,-400] Installing the VISA library [-899,-800] [100 and higher] Interface Setup Overview of Command A List of Errors Parameters Default settings...
  • Page 50 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual -180 Macro error This error is generated when defining a macro or executing a macro. >top 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 51 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual An error in the range [-499, -400] indicates that the output queue control of the instrument 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 52 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual Operation denied Operation is denied because soft start, power line abnormality (RISE TIME/SIM/SEQ) simulation, or sequence is in progress. Operation denied Operation is denied because the wiring method (single-phase, (WIRing METHod) two-wire; single-phase, three-wire; or three-phase) is invalid.

  • Page 53: Processing Time Of Main Commands Faq

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Processing Time of Commands Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command The command processing time is the time until the next command is accepted.
  • Page 54 :INITiate:CONTinuous:SEQuence3 Command (ABC search) :TRIGger:SEQuence3:SOURce The display of the PCR-M series with firmware version 1.20 or later operates as a monitor. It displays the present value that is being delivered to the load. Command (Sub-system The display of the PCR-M series with firmware version 1.19 or earlier displays the value that search) was measured using the INIT or MEASure command.
  • Page 55 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual An error occurs when attempting to execute the "Easy Controller for PCR-M". Has your computer installed the "VISA Library"? One of the "VISA Libraries" is required in your computer to execute for the "Easy Controller for PCR-M".

  • Page 56: Tutorial

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Programming AC Output Parameters Default settings Command (function AC Voltage and Frequency search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...

  • Page 57: Programming Dc Output

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Programming DC Output Parameters Default settings Command (function DC Voltage search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...

  • Page 58: Triggering Output Change

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Triggering Output Change (SEQuence1:TRANsient) Parameters Default settings Command (function PCR-M/PCR-LE/PCR-LE2 has five different trigger subsystems -TRANsient, SYNChronize, search) ACQuire, SIMulation, and PROGram.
  • Page 59 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual The TRIGger:SEQuence1:SOURce command sets the trigger source to BUS or IMMediate. When the Trigger Source is set to IMMediate, the change is executed immediately causing the voltage and/or frequency to change to a new setting. When the Trigger Source is set to BUS, the trigger subsystem goes to the WTG (Waiting For Trigger) state.
  • Page 60 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual When ABOR is sent, INIT:SEQ1 is cancelled. The VOLT:TRIG setting does not change. Table below shows the responses when the voltage is set to 20 V (VOLT 20) and when the target value to which the voltage is to change using a trigger is set to 10 V (VOLT:TRIG 10).

  • Page 61: Output-On Phase Control

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Output-on Phase Control (SEQuence 2: SYNChronize, Parameters Default settings PCR-M only) Command (function search) On the PCR-LE, use the output subsystem commands to control the output ON/OFF phase.
  • Page 62 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Measurement (SEQuence3: ACQuire) Parameters Default settings Command (function PCR-M/PCR-LE/PCR-LE2 has five different trigger subsystems -TRANsient, SYNChronize, search) ACQuire, SIMulation, and PROGram.
  • Page 63 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual In DC mode, use the DC measurement queries. :MEASure:POWer:DC? 'Queries DC power in watts Advanced Measurement In advanced measurement, you can separate and control the starting of measurement and the referencing of data. State The three states are available in the sequence operation.
  • Page 64 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual goes to the WTG (Waiting For Trigger) state. When a software trigger is applied with the TRIGger:SEQuence3:IMMediate or *TRG command, the measurement action is executed. When the operation is completed, the trigger subsystem returns to the IDLE state again.

  • Page 65: Waiting For Operation Complete

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Waiting for Operation Complete Parameters Default settings Command (function The *OPC command has a capability to wait for an operation to complete. Operation search) complete means that there is no pending operation that is still in progress.

  • Page 66: Status Monitoring

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Status Monitoring Parameters Default settings Command (function The PCR has two mandatory SCPI standard registers, STATus:OPERation and search) STATus:QUEStionable, in addition to the IEEE488.2 standard registers.
  • Page 67 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual The PON bit (bit 7) in the event status register is set whenever the PCR is turned on. The most common use for the PON bit is to generate an SRQ at power-on to keep track of unexpected loss of power or power line failure.

  • Page 68: Error Checking

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Error Checking Parameters Default settings Command (function Error/event queue search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands The SCPI specifications define a standard error reporting scheme, Error/Event Queue.

  • Page 69: Visual Basic 2008

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Tutorial Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Visual Basic 2008 Parameters Default settings Command (function Communicate with the PCR-M/ PCR-LE/PCR-LE2 series using VISA through GPIB, RS232C, search) USB, or LAN.Visual Basic 2008.
  • Page 70 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual To communicate with an GPIB, RS232C, USB, or LAN device using VISA, you have to first open VISA. When you open VISA, specify the I/O resource. Example : To open VISA by using USB Set rm = CreateObject("VISA.GlobalRM") Set msg = rm.Open("USB::0x0B3E::0x1024::00000001::INSTR", NO_LOCK, 0, "")
  • Page 71 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual If you are using a VISA implementation other than KI-VISA, please refer to the applicable VISA manual. Controlling the devices Next, use "Read" and "Write" commands to control devices. You must include line-feed codes in the command character strings.
  • Page 72 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Interface Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Interface Setup for PCR-M series Parameters Default settings Command (function RS232C (standard equipped) search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 73 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual Protocol The following table shows the settings that correspond to the RS232C protocol. Underlined values are factory default settings. Item Setting Baudrate 1 200 bps/ 2 400 bps/ 4 800 bps/ 9 600 bps/ 19 200 bps...
  • Page 74 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Interface Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Interface Setup for PCR-M series Parameters Default settings Command (function GPIB （optional）...
  • Page 75 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Interface Setup Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Interface Setup for PCR-M series Parameters Default settings Command (function USB （optional）...
  • Page 76 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library OUTP:COUP Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the output mode. Parameters This command is not valid when the output is on (OUTP ON).
  • Page 77 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:RANG Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the voltage range. Parameters If the voltage range is switched, the VOLT:TRIG...
  • Page 78 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:RANG:AUTO (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets AUTO function of the voltage range. Parameters If the AUTO function is switched, the...
  • Page 79 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the AC voltage. Parameters This command is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (when the parameter to...
  • Page 80 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:OFFS Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the DC voltage. Parameters This command is valid in DC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP DC|ACDC).
  • Page 81 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library FREQ Interface Setup Overview of Command Set the AC output frequency. Parameters This is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC).
  • Page 82 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library OUTP Interface Setup Overview of Command Turns the output on and off. Parameters Default settings Command Command (function search) OUTPut[:STATe] {ON|OFF|1|0} IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 83 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library CURR Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the AC current upper limit. Parameters This command is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC).
  • Page 84 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library CURR:OFFS Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the DC current upper limit. Parameters This is valid in DC mode (OUTP:COUP DC).
  • Page 85 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library CURR:PROT:STAT Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the PCR acts when the current limit is exceeded. Parameters You cannot set the time (it is fixed to 3 seconds).
  • Page 86 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library FREQ:LIM Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the upper limit value of frequency. Parameters This is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC).
  • Page 87 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library FREQ:LIM:LOW Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the lower limit value of frequency. Parameters This is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC).
  • Page 88 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:LIM Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the upper limit value of DC voltage. Parameters This command is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC).
  • Page 89 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:LIM:LOW Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the lower limit value of DC voltage. Parameters This command is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC).
  • Page 90 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:OFFS:LIM Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the upper limit value of DC voltage. Parameters This command is valid in DC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP DC|ACDC).
  • Page 91 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:OFFS:LIM:LOW Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the lower limit value of DC voltage. Parameters This command is valid in DC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP DC|ACDC).
  • Page 92 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library TRIG:SOUR Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the condition (trigger source) for actually changing the setting after a sequence group Parameters 1 receives INIT/ INIT:NAME.
  • Page 93 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library FREQ:MODE Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the trigger function control of the frequency setting when INIT/INIT:NAME TRAN and a Parameters software trigger are sent.
  • Page 94 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:MODE Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the trigger function control of the DC voltage setting when INIT/INIT:NAME TRAN and a Parameters software trigger are sent.
  • Page 95 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:OFFS:MODE Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the trigger function control of the DC voltage setting when INIT/INIT:NAME TRAN and a Parameters software trigger are sent.
  • Page 96 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library FREQ:TRIG Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the target frequency when INIT/INIT:NAME TRAN and a software trigger are sent.
  • Page 97 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:TRIG Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the AC voltage that is applied when INIT/INIT:NAME TRAN and a software trigger are Parameters sent.
  • Page 98 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library VOLT:OFFS:TRIG Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the target DC voltage when INIT/INIT:NAME TRAN and a software trigger are sent.
  • Page 99 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library TRIG:SEQ2:SOUR/ TRIG:SYNC:SOUR (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the OUTPUT on phase control when OUTP ON is sent.
  • Page 100 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library TRIG:SEQ2:PHAS/ TRIG:SYNC:PHAS (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the phase angle of the OUTPUT on phase control.
  • Page 101 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library TRIG:SEQ3:SOUR/ TRIG:ACQ:SOUR Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the condition (trigger source) for actually starting the measurement after the sequence...
  • Page 102 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library INIT:CONT:SEQ1 (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the sequence operation auto continue mode of the sequence 1 group.
  • Page 103 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library INIT:CONT:SEQ3 (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the sequence operation auto continue mode of the sequence 3 group.
  • Page 104 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library INIT:CONT:NAM (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the sequence operation auto continue mode of the specified sequence group.
  • Page 105 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:KLOC Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets/Releases the panel operation lock. Parameters Default settings Command Command (function search) SYSTem:KLOCk {ON|OFF|1|0} IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 106 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:CONF:BACK (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the auto save function of panel settings and configuration settings.
  • Page 107 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:CONF:TRAC Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets whether to display communication errors by performing a debug trace. If the debug...
  • Page 108 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SENS:AVER Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the averaging period of the measured values (excluding the peak current). Parameters...
  • Page 109 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SENS:HOLD (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the hold time of the peak current. Parameters Default settings...
  • Page 110 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *CLS Interface Setup Overview of Command Clears all event registers including the status byte, event status, and error queue.

  • Page 111: Status Byte Register

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *ESE Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the event status enable register that is counted by the event summary bit (ESB) of...
  • Page 112 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *ESR Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the event status register. Registers that are read are cleared. Parameters Default settings...
  • Page 113 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *IDN Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the model name, serial number, and firmware version of the PCR. Parameters...
  • Page 114 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *OPC Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the OPC bit (bit 0) of the event status register when all the commands in standby have Parameters been completed.
  • Page 115 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *OPT/ SYST:OPT Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the optional interface board that is installed in the PCR. Parameters 並列運転時には、マスタ機に装着されているオプションインターフェースボードを問い合わせます。...
  • Page 116 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *PSC Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets whether to clear the event status enable register and the service request enable Parameters register when the POWER switch is turned on (power-on status).
  • Page 117 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *RCL (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Aborts the measurement operation and reads the contents stored in memory.
  • Page 118 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *RST Interface Setup Overview of Command Aborts the measurement operation and initializes the PCR to its factory default condition.
  • Page 119 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *SAV (PCR-M series only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Stores the current PCR settings to memory. The items that are stored are the same as those Parameters that are recalled with the *RCL command.
  • Page 120 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *SRE Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the service request enable register. Parameters The service request enable register is used to select the summary messages in...
  • Page 121 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *STB Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the contents of the status byte register and the MSS (master summary status) Parameters message.
  • Page 122 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *TRG Interface Setup Overview of Command Trigger command.。 Parameters This is a substitute command for the IEEE488.1 get (Group Execute Trigger) command.
  • Page 123 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *TST Interface Setup Overview of Command Executes a self-test. Use SYST:ERR? to query the errors that occurred. See section 10.38 in Parameters IEEE 488.2-1992.

  • Page 124: Ieee488.2 Common Command *Stb

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library *WAI Interface Setup Overview of Command Prevents the PCR from executing subsequent commands until all operations in standby are Parameters complete.
  • Page 125 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library OUTP:PROT:CLE Interface Setup Overview of Command Clears alarms. Parameters Default settings Command Command (function search) OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar IEEE488.2 Common Commands...
  • Page 126 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library INIT Interface Setup Overview of Command Starts the sequence group 1 trigger function. Parameters trigger source is set to IMM, the change starts immediately. If set to BUS, the change Default settings starts after waiting for a software trigger.
  • Page 127 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library INIT:NAME Interface Setup Overview of Command Starts the trigger function of the specified sequence group. Parameters If the trigger source is set to IMM, the settings are changed immediately, or the Default settings measurement, power line abnormality simulation, or sequence starts immediately.
  • Page 128 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library TRIG Interface Setup Overview of Command Executes a software trigger for a sequence group 1. Parameters Default settings Command...
  • Page 129 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library INIT:SEQ3 Interface Setup Overview of Command Clears the present valid measurement data and starts a new measurement. Parameters the trigger source parameter is IMM, the measurement starts immediately.
  • Page 130 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library TRIG:SEQ3/ TRIG:ACQ Interface Setup Overview of Command Executes a software trigger for a sequence group 3. Parameters Default settings...
  • Page 131 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:CURR:DC/ FETC:CURR:DC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:CURR:DC? starts a new measurement and then queries the DC current. Parameters FETC:CURR:DC? queries the DC current without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 132 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:CURR:AC/ FETC:CURR:AC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:CURR:AC? starts a new measurement and then queries the AC current. Parameters FETC:CURR:AC? queries the AC current without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 133 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:CURR:AMPL:MAX/ FETC:CURR:AMPL:MAX Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:CURR:AMPL:MAX? starts a new measurement and then queries the peak current. Parameters FETC:CURR:AMPL:MAX? queries the peak current without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 134 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:CURR:AMPL:MAX:HOLD/ Interface Setup FETC:CURR:AMPL:MAX:HOLD Overview of Command Parameters Default settings MEAS:CURR:AMPL:MAX:HOLD? starts a new measurement and then queries the peak current (the held value).
  • Page 135 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SENS:CURR:PEAK:CLE Interface Setup Overview of Command Clears the peak hold of the current measurement. Parameters Default settings Command Command (function...
  • Page 136 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:FREQ/ FETC:FREQ Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:FREQ? starts a new measurement and then queries the frequency. Parameters FETC:FREQ? queries the frequency without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 137 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:POW:AC/ FETC:POW:AC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:POW:AC? starts a new measurement and then queries the AC power. Parameters FETC:POW:AC? queries the AC power without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 138 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:POW:AC:APP/ FETC:POW:AC:APP Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:POW:AC:APP? starts a new measurement and then queries the AC power (the Parameters apparent power).
  • Page 139 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:POW:AC:REAC/ FETC:POW:AC:REAC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:POW:AC:REAC? starts a new measurement and then queries the AC power (the Parameters reactive power).
  • Page 140 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:POW:AC:PFAC/ FETC:POW:AC:PFAC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:POW:AC:PFAC? starts a new measurement and then queries the AC power factor.
  • Page 141 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:POW:DC/ FETC:POW:DC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:POW:DC? starts a new measurement and then queries the DC power. Parameters FETC:POW:DC? queries the DC power without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 142 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:VOLT:DC/ FETC:VOLT:DC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:VOLT:DC? starts a new measurement and then queries the DC voltage. Parameters FETC:VOLT:DC? queries the DC voltage without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 143 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library MEAS:VOLT:AC/ FETC:VOLT:AC Interface Setup Overview of Command MEAS:VOLT:AC? starts a new measurement and then queries the AC voltage. Parameters FETC:VOLT:AC? queries the AC voltage without starting a new measurement.
  • Page 144 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:ERR Interface Setup Overview of Command Reads the oldest error information or event information from the error queue. The error...
  • Page 145 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:LOC (RS232C, USB or LAN only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the PCR-M/ PCR-LE to local mode (Remote Disable; the REMOTE LED turns off). This is Parameters a substitute command for the IEEE488.1 ren FALSE (remote disable) command.
  • Page 146 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:REM (RS232C, USB or LAN only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the PCR-M/ PCR-LE operation to remote mode. All panel keys except the LOCAL key are Parameters locked.
  • Page 147 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:RWL (RS232C, USB or LAN only) Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the PCR-M/ PCR-LE operation to remote mode. All panel keys are locked (the LOCAL Parameters key is also locked).
  • Page 148 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library SYST:VERS Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the version of the SCPI specifications to which the PCR-M/ PCR-LE conforms.

  • Page 149: Table Of Contents

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Status byte register Installing the VISA library Interface Setup The status byte register stores STB and RQS (MSS) messages as defined by the IEEE488.1 Overview of Command standard.

  • Page 150: Not Used

    PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Event status register Installing the VISA library Interface Setup The event status register bits are set when certain events occur during PCR operation. All Overview of Command bits of the event status register are set by the error event queue.
  • Page 151 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction OPERation status register （PCR-M） Installing the VISA library Interface Setup The OPERation status register is a 16-bit register that contains conditions that are part of Overview of Command the PCR normal operations.
  • Page 152 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:OPER Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the event of the OPERation status register. Parameters A query clears the contents of the register.
  • Page 153 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:OPER:COND Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the condition of the OPERation status register. Parameters A query does not clear the contents of the register.
  • Page 154 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:OPER:ENAB Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the enable register of the OPERation status register. Parameters Default settings Command...
  • Page 155 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:OPER:NTR Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the negative transition of the OPERation status register. Parameters Default settings Command...
  • Page 156 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:OPER:PTR Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the positive transition of the OPERation status register. Parameters Default settings Command...
  • Page 157 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction QUEStionable status register （PCR-M） Installing the VISA library Interface Setup The QUEStionable status register is a 16-bit register that stores information related to the Overview of Command questionable events and status during PCR operation.
  • Page 158 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:QUES Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the event of the QUEStionable status register. Parameters A query clears the contents of the register.
  • Page 159 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:QUES:COND Interface Setup Overview of Command Queries the condition of the QUEStionable status register. Parameters A query does not clear the contents of the register.
  • Page 160 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:QUES:ENAB Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the enable register of the QUEStionable status register. Parameters Default settings Command...
  • Page 161 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:QUES:NTR Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the negative transition of the QUEStionable status register. Parameters Default settings Command...
  • Page 162 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:QUES:PTR Interface Setup Overview of Command Sets the positive transition of the QUEStionable status register. Parameters Default settings Command...
  • Page 163 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Installing the VISA library STAT:PRES Interface Setup Overview of Command Resets the ENABle, PTRansition, and NTRansition filter registers of all status registers Parameters (including sub registers) to their default values.
  • Page 164 PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-M series Communication Interface Manual << MANUAL TOP Introduction Registers Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command Register Structure Parameters Default settings Command (function Status report function（PCR-M） search) IEEE488.2 Common Commands The SCPI status register structure is shown in the figure below.
  • Page 165 Installing the VISA library Interface Setup Overview of Command The display of the PCR-M series with firmware version 1.20 or later operates as a monitor. It Parameters displays the present value that is being delivered to the load. Default settings The display of the PCR-M series with firmware version 1.19 or earlier displays the value that...
  • Page 166 INIT command each time. In normal cases, turn auto continue mode off (default). Tutorial If you are using the PCR-M series with firmware version 1.19 or earlier, see here. Programming AC Output Programming DC Output When the sequence operation auto continue mode is turned on...

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