Ldx-32420 Frequently Used Commands; Table 3.2 Ldx-32420 Often Used Commands - ILX Lightwave LDX-32420 User Manual

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LDX-32420 Frequently Used Commands

The LDX-32420 High Power Precision Current Source's complete command set
contains over 60 commands that allow you to operate the current source for a
variety of applications. Within the command set, however, is a smaller subset of
commands that will meet most of your needs. These commands are listed in
Table 3.2.

Table 3.2 LDX-32420 Often Used Commands

Name
ERR?
LAS:CALMD
LAS:LDI
LAS:LDI?
LAS:LDV?
LAS:LIM:ILOW
LAS:LIM:IHIGH
LAS:LIM:MDP
LAS:LIM:V
LAS:MDP
LAS:MDP?
LAS:MODE?
LAS:MODE:IHBW
LAS:MODE:ILBW
LAS:MODE:MDP
LAS:OUT
LAS:OUT?
LAS:RAN
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LDX-32420 Frequently Used Commands
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Function
Returns errors generated since the last query
Used to set the CAL PD (monitor responsivity) constant
Used to set the current source setpoint value
Used to return the constant current source measured value
Used to return the measured laser voltage value
Used to set the low range current limit
Used to set the high range current limit
Used to set the constant optical power (from monitor
photodiode) limit value
Used to set the current source compliance voltage limit value
(LIM V)
Used to set the constant optical power setpoint
Returns the actual monitor photodiode power value
Returns the mode, ILBW, IHBW, or MDP (optical power)
Sets the mode to constant current, high bandwidth mode
Sets the mode to constant current, low bandwidth mode
Sets the mode to constant optical power mode
Used to enable/disable the current source output
Returns the current source output status
Sets the laser current output range