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Communication Interface Manual
AC Power Supply PCR-MA Series
PCR500MA
PCR1000MA
PCR2000MA
PCR4000MA
PART NO. IA005404
Sep 2022

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  • Page 1 PART NO. IA005404 Sep 2022 Communication Interface Manual AC Power Supply PCR-MA Series PCR500MA PCR1000MA PCR2000MA PCR4000MA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    *TRG ..........46 FREQ:TRIG ........73 *TST ........... 47 *WAI ........... 48 [SOURce:]VOLTage Command 74 ABORt Command ..... 49 VOLT ..........74 VOLT:LIM:LOW ........75 ABOR..........49 VOLT:LIM:UPP ........76 ABOR:ACQ ........50 VOLT:MODE ........77 ABOR:TRAN ........51 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 3 Contents TRIGger Command ....117 VOLT:OFFS ........78 VOLT:OFFS:LIM:LOW ....... 79 TRIG:ACQ ........117 VOLT:OFFS:LIM:UPP ......80 TRIG:ACQ:SOUR ......118 VOLT:OFFS:MODE ......81 TRIG:TRAN ........119 VOLT:OFFS:TRIG ......82 TRIG:TRAN:SOUR ......120 VOLT:RANG ........83 TRIG:SYNC:PHAS ......121 VOLT:RANG:AUTO ......84 TRIG:SYNC:SOUR ......122 VOLT:TRIG ........
  • Page 4 POWER switch is turned on (power-on status). *RCL Reads the contents stored in memory. *RST Resets a portion of the product settings. *SAV Stores the current panel settings to memory *SRE Sets the service request enable register. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 5 Command List *STB Queries the contents of the status byte register and the MSS (master summary status) message. *TRG Trigger command. *TST Executes a self-test. *WAI Prevents the PCR-MA from executing subsequent commands until all operations in standby are complete. ABOR Aborts operations such as change and measurement in all trigger subsystem (TRANSient/ ACQuire).
  • Page 6 Sets the upper limit value of frequency. FREQ:MODE Sets the trigger function control of the frequency setting when INIT/INIT:TRAN and a software trigger are sent. FREQ:TRIG Sets the target frequency when INIT/INIT:TRAN and a software trigger are sent. VOLT Sets the AC voltage. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 7: Command List

    Command List VOLT:LIM:LOW Sets the lower limit value of AC voltage. VOLT:LIM:UPP Sets the upper limit value of AC voltage. VOLT:MODE Sets the trigger function control of the AC voltage setting when INIT/INIT:TRAN and a software trigger are sent. VOLT:OFFS Sets the DC voltage.
  • Page 8 Sets the operation of the PCR-MA to local or remote. SYST:COMM:TCP:CONT Queries the TCP port number used by SCPI-RAW. SYST:COMM:USB:ADDR Queries the address information of the USB interface. SYST:CONF:TRAC Sets whether to display communication errors by performing a debug trace. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 9 Command List SYST:ERR Reads the oldest error information or event information from the error queue. SYST:ERR:COUN Queries the number of unread errors in the error queue. SYST:IDEN Sets this product's PCR-M compatible mode. SYST:KLOC Sets and releases the panel operation lock (keylock). SYST:LOC/ SYST:REM/ SYST:RWL This is an old style command.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    • LAN interface (standard equipped) • GPIB interface (Optional) When the PCR-MA 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 from the panel, press LOCAL.
  • Page 11 The contents of this manual may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior consent of the copyright holder. The specifications of this product and the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2018 Kikusui Electronics Corp. PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 12: Installing The Visa Library

    • Keysight VISA by Keysight Technologies (Keysight IO Libraries Suite16.0 or later) • KI-VISA Ver. 5.0.4 or later - Note - Do not install multiple VISA libraries on the same PC. Doing so may cause errors.. You can also download from the Kikusui Electronics Corporation website (global. kikusui.co.jp/downloads/). KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 13: Interface Setup

    Interface Setup Interface Setup The PCR-MA is equipped with USB and LAN interfaces as standard. There is no need to switch interfaces. All interfaces can be used simultaneously. Each interface can be set to OFF in CONFIG settings. Accessing and Operating the PCR-MA from a Web Browser (LAN interface) GPIB (Optional) PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 14: Usb

    Pressing CONFIG displays the vendor ID and product ID. Wait at least 5 seconds, and then turn the POWER switch off and on. ■ Service request The PCR-MA is equipped with service request and serial polling functions. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 15 Interface Setup ■ USB function Complies with USB Specification 2.0 Complies with USBTMC Specification 1.0 and USBTMC-USB488 Specification 1.0 Data rate: 480 Mbps maximum (High speed) VID (Vender ID) 0x0B3E PID (Product ID) PCR500MA: 0x1050 PCR1000MA: 0x1051 PCR2000MA: 0x1052 PCR4000MA: 0x1053 PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 16: Lan

    If you are using a host name (a Bonjour host name), you have to install Apple Bonjour. ■ LAN connection Use a standard LAN cable (category 5 and straight) to connect the PCR-MA to a network hub or router. Use a crossover cable when making a direct connection. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 17 Interface Setup ■ LAN setting The factory default LAN setting is “LAN enabled, IP address assignment method: AUTO.” Normally set the IP address assignment method to AUTO to assign the IP address automatically. For datails of CONFIG settings, see the PCR-MA userʼs manual. Press CONFIG several times until interface”INTF”...
  • Page 18 Assignment Method DHCP:ON, Auto-IP:ON, Static:OFF DNS Server Assignment 0.0.0.0 WINS Server Assignment 0.0.0.0 Enable Dynamic DNS Enable Enable mDNS Enable Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP Enable To also reset the Hostname and Description, use the Web browser interface. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 19: Accessing And Operating The Pcr-Ma

    When you are using a VISA library, a function is available that enables the application program (such as National Instruments NI-MAX, Keysight Connection Expert, and Kikusui KI-VISA Instrument Explorer) to retrieve the VXI-11 measuring instrument. This function is provided by VISA vendors. You can access the PCR-MA by clicking on the hyperlink that is provided in the retrieval results.
  • Page 20 When you access the PCR-MA from a Web browser, the WELCOME page is displayed first. The instrument information, network information, and VISA resource (I/O resource) information appear on the display. Click items in the navigation menu to move to the other pages. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 21 Interface Setup ■ Remote Control page You can remotely control the PCR-MA from a browser. The various buttons have the same functions as those on the front panel of the PCR-MA. PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 22: From A Web Browser (Lan Interface)

    Undo: Returns the edited contents to the state before editing. Apply: Applies the edited contents. Reset: Resets the network settings. Default: Returns the network settings to the factory default settings. Back to View Mode: Goes to the network setting item viewing screen (View Mode). KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 23 Interface Setup IP Address Assignment You can set the IP address. You can choose between automatic assignment and assignment of a fixed address. In the case of automatic assignment of IP address, we recommend using the DHCP server function using a router as far as possible. If the DHCP server function is not used, it takes about 60 seconds until determination that address assignment with DHCP has failed.
  • Page 24 Desired Description KIKUSUI <Model name> AC power supply - <Serial number> Enable Dynamic DNS Enable Enable mDNS Enable Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP Enable KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 25 Interface Setup ■ Status page Displays the license information of the open-source software. PCR-MA Interface Manual...
  • Page 26 “New Password”and “Confirm Password”, and then click “Apply”. To disable password protection, enter the present password in “Current Password”, leave “New Password”and “Confirm Password” blank, and click “Apply”. If you forget the password KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 27 Interface Setup If you forget the password, reset the LAN interface setting in the CONFIG settings or initialize the PCR-MA to its factory default settings. For datails of CONFIG settings, see the PCR-MA user's manual. PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 28: Gpib (Optional)

    Source handshaking Full capability Acceptor handshaking Full capability Talker Function available Listener Function available Service request Full capability Remote local Full capability Parallel polling No capability Device clear Full capability Device trigger Full capability Controller No capability KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 29 Interface Setup Electrical interface Open collector driver PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 30: Overview Of Command

    Third level :UPP <numeric> Fourth level :LOW <numeric> Fourth level VOLT Second level :RANGE Third level :UPP <numeric> Fourth level :AUTO <boolean> Fourth level A higher node is separated from a lower node using a colon (:). KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 31: Command Syntax

    Overview of Command Command Syntax This manual denotes SCPI commands using the following format. MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:DC? {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum} SCPI commands can be issued using the short form. The short form of a SCPI command is the section of the command written in uppercase. SCPI commands can be sent in the long form or short form.
  • Page 32 The available terminators (reception and transmission) is LF (line feed, ASCII 0x0A). Either one can be used as a terminator. When a command string is terminated, the path is reset to the root level. - Note - KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 33: Parameters

    Overview of Command ■ Common commands The IEEE-488.2 and SCPI standards contain a set of common commands for reset, self-test, and other functions. These common commands always start with an asterisk. The commands may have one or multiple parameters. Parameters The parameter format of SCPI is derived from the program parameter format defined in IEEE 488.2.
  • Page 34 ■ Special form numeric parameters The special form numeric parameters MINimum and MAXimum can be used as substitutes for limit values when the parameter is numeric. In the example below, the current limit is set to the minimum value. SOURce:CURRent MINimum KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 35 Overview of Command Queries can be used to inquire the minimum and maximum values for most parameters. SOURce:CURRent? MAX SOURce:CURRent? MIN ■ Measurement units The default measurement units are listed below. Commands are accepted even if measurement units are not specified. •V (voltage) •A (current) •W (wattage)

  • Page 36: Ieee488.2 Common Commands

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *CLS Clears all event registers including the status byte, event status, and error queue. Clears the operation complete standby that was created by the *OPC or *OPC? command. コマンド *CLS KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 37: Ese

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *ESE Sets the event status enable register that is counted by the event summary bit (ESB) of the status byte. コマンド *ESE <NRf> *ESE? パラメータ  Value: 0 to 255 レスポンス: NR1 (Example) When *ESE 16 is transmitted, bit 4 of the event status enable register is set.

  • Page 38: Esr

    *ESR Queries the event status register. Registers that are read are cleared. コマンド *ESR? レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 39: Idn

    The response to *IDN? is indicated below. (Example) For a PCR1000MA with serial number AB123456 and firmware version VER1.00, this returns: KIKUSUI,PCR1000MA,AB123456,1.00 If the productʼs PCR-M compatible mode is set to enabled (SYST:IDEN PCRM), the following is returned in response to *IDN?.

  • Page 40: Lrn

    *LRN Queries the command that can restore the current panel settings. コマンド *LRN? レスポンス Returns the command for reproducing the panel settings as an ASCII character string (500 bytes max.). Commands are separated by a semicolon (;). KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 41: Opc

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *OPC Sets the OPC bit (bit 0) of the event status register when all the commands in standby have been completed. See section 12.5.3 in IEEE 488.2-1992. コマンド *OPC *OPC? レスポンス Returns 1 when all the commands in standby have been completed. PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 42: Opt

    *OPT? レスポンス Returns the optional interface board that is installed in the PCR-MA in comma- separated string format. Returns 0 if there is no option installed. "IB22" IB22 GPIB interface board "EX08" EX08-PCR-MA External signal interface board KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 43: Psc

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *PSC Sets whether to clear the event status enable register and the service request enable register when the POWER switch is turned on (power-on status). コマンド *PSC <boolean> *PSC? パラメータ  Value: ON(1) The *ESE and *SRE settings are cleared when the POWER switch is turned on.

  • Page 44: Rcl

    *RCL Reads the contents stored in memory. Clears alarms. Aborts the trigger subsystem operation. コマンド *RCL <NRf> パラメータ  Value: Memory A Memory B Memory C 3 to 10 Memory No. 設定例 *RCL 1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 45: Rst

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *RST Resets a portion of the product settings. Clears alarms. Aborts the trigger subsystem operation. Clears the OPC bit (bit 0) of the status event register. Setting Items When *RST performed OUTPut OUTPut:COUPling [SOURce:]CURRent MAXimum [SOURce:]CURRent:OFFSet MAXimum [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:STATe [SOURce:]FREQuency 60.0[Hz]...

  • Page 46: Sav

    *SAV Stores the current panel settings to memory コマンド *SAV <NR1> パラメータ  Value: Memory A Memory B Memory C 3 to 10 Memory No. 設定例 *SAV 1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 47: Sre

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *SRE Sets the service request enable register. The service request enable register is used to select the summary messages in the status byte register that will be able to perform service requests. To clear the service request enable register, send *SRE 0. If the register is cleared, service requests cannot be generated by status information.

  • Page 48: Stb

    Queries the contents of the status byte register and the MSS (master summary status) message. The response is the same as serial polling only with the exception that the MSS message appears in place of the RQS message in bit 6. コマンド *STB? レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 49: Trg

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *TRG Trigger command. Executes triggers on the TRANsient trigger group and ACQuire trigger group. This is a substitute command for the IEEE488.1 get (Group Execute Trigger) command. If the PCR-MA is not in a condition to accept triggers, an SCPI error (-211,"Trigger ignored") occurs.

  • Page 50: Tst

    *TST Executes a self-test. Use SYST:ERR? to query the errors that occurred. See section 10.38 in IEEE 488.2- 1992. コマンド *TST? レスポンス Returns +0 if there are no errors. Returns the error code, if there are errors. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 51: Wai

    IEEE488.2 Common Commands *WAI Prevents the PCR-MA from executing subsequent commands until all operations in standby are complete. コマンド *WAI PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 52: Abort Command

    If the ABOR command is sent when the ACQuire subsystem is not initiated and the measured data that is held is valid, the measured data is not discarded. A specific trigger subsystem cannot be specified with the ABOR command. It is always interpreted as ALL. コマンド ABORt[:ALL] KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 53: Abor:acq

    ABORt Command ABOR:ACQ Aborts operations such as execute in ACQuire trigger subsystem. If the ABOR:ACQ command is sent when the measurement is already started, the measured data remains invalid. If the ABOR:ACQ command is sent when the ACQuire subsystem is not initiated and the measured data that is held is valid, the measured data is not discarded.

  • Page 54: Abor:tran

    ABOR:TRAN Aborts the setting change trigger function. コマンド ABORt:TRANsient KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 55: Display Command

    DISPlay Command DISPlay Command DISP:AMM Sets the measured value displayed on the lower numeric display. コマンド DISPlay:AMMeter <character> DISPlay:AMMeter? パラメータ  Value: Current (default) Moving average of the current PEAK Peak current WATTage Wattage Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例...

  • Page 56: Initiate Command

    Clears the present valid measurement data and starts a new measurement. If the trigger source parameter is IMM, the measurement starts immediately. If set to BUS, the measurement starts after waiting for a software trigger. コマンド INITiate[:IMMediate]:ACQuire 関連コマンド INIT:CONT:ACQ TRIG:ACQ TRIG:ACQ:SOUR KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 57: Init:cont:acq

    INITiate Command INIT:CONT:ACQ Sets the auto continue mode of the ACQuire subsystem. When the auto continue mode is turned on If the trigger source parameter is set to IMM, the measurement starts immediately. When the operation is complete, a new measurement automatically starts. If the parameter is set to BUS, the measurement starts after receiving a software trigger.

  • Page 58: Init:tran

    INIT:TRAN Starts the setting change (TRANsient) trigger function. If trigger source is set to IMM, the change starts immediately. If set to BUS, the change starts after waiting for a software trigger. コマンド INITiate[:IMMediate]:TRANsient 関連コマンド TRIG:TRAN TRIG:TRAN:SOUR KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 59: Lxi Command

    LXI Command LXI:IDEN Turns the identify display on or off. When turned on, the LAN LED on the front panel of the PCR-MA series that is being controlled through the LAN interface blinks so that you can identify it. コマンド...

  • Page 60: Measure/Fetch Command

    If you use the root node MEASure, the measurement is performed, and then the measured value is queried. If you use FETC, the measured value is queried without a measurement being performed. <meas-item> is the last node of the command header. -> Tutorial “Measurement (ACQuire)” KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 61: Fetc:/ Meas:

    MEASure/FETCh Command FETC:<meas-item>/ MEAS:<meas-item> Queries the scalar measurement data specified with <meas-item>. コマンド FETCh[:SCALar]:<meas-item>? MEASure[:SCALar]:<meas-item>? <meas-item> list <meas-item> Description Unit All (the 18 items below) CURRent[:DC] Average current CURRent:AC Rms current without a DC component Arms CURRent:ACDC Rms current Arms CURRent:AMPLitude:MAXimum[:INSTant] Current peak value CURRent:AMPLitude:MAXimum:HOLD Hold value of peak current...

  • Page 62: Output Command

    OUTPut Command OUTP Turns the output on and off. コマンド OUTPut[:STATe] <boolean> OUTPut[:STATe]? パラメータ  Value: ON(1) Output on OFF(0) Output off (default) Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 OUTP 1 レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 63: Outp:coup

    OUTPut Command OUTP:COUP Sets the output mode. This command is not valid when the output is on (OUTP ON). コマンド OUTPut:COUPling <character> OUTPut:COUPling? パラメータ  Value: AC mode (default) DC mode ACDC AC+DC mode EXT-AC (when the analog interface board is installed only) EXT-DC (when the analog interface board is installed only) 設定例...

  • Page 64: Outp:pon:stat

    ( d e f a u l t ) The output is set to off. 設定例 OUTP:PON:STAT RCL0 レスポンス: character KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 65: Outp:prot:cle

    OUTPut Command OUTP:PROT:CLE Clears alarms. コマンド OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 66: Sense Command

    Sets the averaging period of the measured values (excluding the peak current). コマンド SENSe:AVERage <NRf> SENSe:AVERage? パラメータ  Value: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 (1 by default) Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 SENSe:AVER 16 レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 67: Sens:curr:hold

    SENSe Command SENS:CURR:HOLD Sets the hold time of the peak current. コマンド SENSe:CURRent[:PEAK]:HOLD <character> SENSe:CURRent[:PEAK]:HOLD? パラメータ  Value: SHORt Update every approximately 0.3 seconds (default) LONG Hold the peak value for approximately 5 seconds Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例...

  • Page 68: Sens:curr:hold:cle

    SENS:CURR:HOLD:CLE Clears the peak hold of the current measurement コマンド SENSe:CURRent[:PEAK]:HOLD:CLEar KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 69: [Source:]Current Command

    [SOURce:]CURRent Command [SOURce:]CURRent Command CURR Sets the AC current upper limit. This command is valid in AC mode, AC+DC mode, or EXT-AC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC|EXTAC). コマンド [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <numeric> [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? パラメータ  Value: PCR500MA 0.1 to 5.25 (5.25 by default) PCR1000MA 0.2 to 10.5 (10.5 by default) PCR2000MA 0.4 to 21.0 (21.0 by default) PCR4000MA...

  • Page 70: Curr:offs 3.5

    0.2 to 8.4 (8.4 by default) PCR2000MA 0.4 to 16.8 (16.8 by default) PCR4000MA 0.8 to 33.6 (33.6 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 CURR:OFFS 3.5 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 71: Curr:prot:stat

    [SOURce:]CURRent Command CURR:PROT:STAT Sets the PCR-MA acts when the current limit is exceeded. コマンド [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:STATe <boolean> [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:STATe? パラメータ  Value: ON(1) TRIP (when an overload occurs for longer than 3 s, the output is turned off, and an alarm is generated; default). OFF(0) CC (when an overload occurs, the output is lowered so that the current limit is not exceeded).

  • Page 72: [Source:]Frequency Command

    (40 by default) パラメータ <lim_upper_numerc> Upper limit value of frequency Value: 40.0 to 500.0 (500 by default) Unit: Hz (all parameters) Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 FREQ 400 FREQ 60,55,65 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 73: Freq:lim:low 55

    [SOURce:]FREQuency Command FREQ:LIM:LOW Sets the lower limit value of frequency. This command is valid in AC mode, AC+DC mode, EXT-AC mode or EXT-DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC|EXTAC|EXTDC). コマンド [SOURce:]FREQuency:LIMit:LOWer <numeric> [SOURce:]FREQuency:LIMit:LOWer? パラメータ  Value: 40.0 to 500.0 Frequency (40 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent.

  • Page 74: Freq:lim:upp 65

    This command is valid in AC mode, AC+DC mode, EXT-AC mode or EXT-DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC|EXTAC|EXTDC). コマンド [SOURce:]FREQuency:LIMit:UPPer <numeric> [SOURce:]FREQuency:LIMit:UPPer? パラメータ  Value: 40.0 to 500.0 Frequency (500 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 FREQ:LIM:UPP 65 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 75: Freq:mode

    [SOURce:]FREQuency Command FREQ:MODE Sets the trigger function control of the frequency setting when INIT/INIT:TRAN and a software trigger are sent. コマンド [SOURce:]FREQuency:MODE <character> [SOURce:]FREQuency:MODE? パラメータ  Value: FIXed Disables the trigger function (default) STEP Enables the trigger function Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例...

  • Page 76: Freq:trig 400

    40.0 to 500.0 Frequency (60 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. When you send the FREQ command, this setting is set to the FREQ value. 設定例 FREQ:TRIG 400 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 77: [Source:]Voltage Command

    [SOURce:]VOLTage Command [SOURce:]VOLTage Command VOLT Sets the AC voltage. The upper limit and lower limit of AC voltage can also be set at the same time. This command is valid in AC mode or AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC). コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <volt_ numeric>[,<lim_lower_numeric>,<lim_upper_numeric>] [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? パラメータ <volt_numeric>...

  • Page 78: Volt:lim:low 90

    [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:LIMit:LOWer <numeric> [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:LIMit:LOWer? パラメータ  Value: 155V range 0 to 157.5 (0 by default) 310V range 0 to 315.0 (0 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 VOLT:LIM:LOW 90 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 79: Volt:lim:upp 110

    [SOURce:]VOLTage Command VOLT:LIM:UPP Sets the upper limit value of AC voltage. This command is valid in AC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP AC|ACDC). コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:LIMit:UPPer <numeric> [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:LIMit:UPPer? パラメータ  Value: 0 to 315.0 (315.0 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例...

  • Page 80: Volt:mode

    コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:MODE <character> [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:MODE? パラメータ  Value: FIXed Disables the trigger function (default) STEP Enables the trigger function Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 VOLT:MODE STEP レスポンス: character KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 81: Volt:offs 48.0, 45.0, 51.0

    [SOURce:]VOLTage Command VOLT:OFFS Sets the DC voltage. The upper limit and lower limit of DC voltage can also be set at the same time. This command is valid in DC mode or AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP DC|ACDC). コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet[:IMMediate] <volt_numeric>[,<lim_lower_ numeric>,<lim_upper_numeric>] [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet[:IMMediate]? パラメータ <volt_numeric>...

  • Page 82: Volt:offs:lim:low 170

    [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:LIMit:LOWer <numeric> [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:LIMit:LOWer? パラメータ  Value: 155V range -445.0 to 222.5 (0 by default) 310V range -445.0 to 445.0 (0 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 VOLT:OFFS:LIM:LOW 170 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 83: Volt:offs:lim:upp 190

    [SOURce:]VOLTage Command VOLT:OFFS:LIM:UPP Sets the upper limit value of DC voltage. This command is valid in DC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP DC|ACDC). コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:LIMit:UPPer <numeric> [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:LIMit:UPPer? パラメータ  Value: 155V range -222.5 to 445.0 (445.0 by default) 310V range -445.0 to 445.0 (445.0 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent.

  • Page 84: Volt:offs:mode

    コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:MODE <character> [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:MODE? パラメータ  Value: FIXed Disables the trigger function (default) STEP Enables the trigger function Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 VOLT:OFFS:MODE STEP レスポンス: character KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 85: Volt:offs:trig

    [SOURce:]VOLTage Command VOLT:OFFS:TRIG Sets the target DC voltage when INIT/INIT:TRAN and a software trigger are sent. This command is valid in DC mode and AC+DC mode (OUTP:COUP DC|ACDC). コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:TRIGgered <numeric> [SOURce:]VOLTage:OFFSet:TRIGgered? パラメータ (0 by default) Value: DC mode, 155V range -222.5 to 222.5 DC mode, 310V range -445.0 to 445.0...

  • Page 86: Volt:rang

    This command is not valid when the output is on (OUTP ON). コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe[:UPPer] <numeric> [SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe[:UPPer]? パラメータ  Value 155V range (default) 310V range Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 VOLT:RANG 310 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 87: Volt:rang:auto

    [SOURce:]VOLTage Command VOLT:RANG:AUTO Sets AUTO function of the voltage range. If the AUTO function is switched, the VOLT:TRIG and VOLT:OFFS:TRIG settings are cleared, and ABOR is applied to all SEQuence groups. コマンド [SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO <boolean> [SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO? パラメータ  Value: ON(1) Enable the AUTO function OFF(0) Disable the AUTO function (default) Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent.

  • Page 88: Volt:trig

    AC+DC waveform peak is within the settable range. Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. When you send the VOLT command, this setting is set to the VOLT value. 設定例 VOLT:TRIG 120 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 89: Status Command

    STATus Command STATus Command Register Structure The character "+" represents the logical sum of the register bits. 1999 SCPI Syntax & Style NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED CL-PEAK CL-RMS MEAS-OVLD NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED MEAS_activ WTG_meas STG_tran...

  • Page 90: Architecture

    If both the positive filter and the negative filter are set to true, events can be reported each time the status changes. If both filters are cleared, event reporting is disabled. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 91: Status Byte Register

    STATus Command Status byte register The status byte register stores STB and RQS (MSS) messages as defined by the IEEE488.1 standard. The status byte register can be read using IEEE488.1 serial polling or the IEEE488.2 common command *STB?. When serial polling is carried out, bit 6 responds with the request service (RQS). The status byte value is not changed by serial polling.

  • Page 92: Event Status Register

    IEEE 488.2 SCPI command input buffer. User Request(URQ) Not used Power On(PON) Set when the power is turned on. 8-15 Reserved Not used KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 93: Operation Status Register

    STATus Command OPERation status register The OPERation status register is a 16-bit register that contains conditions that are part of the PCR-MA normal operations. Bit name Description weight NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED MEAS_activ Indicates whether measurement is in progress on the PCR.-MA WTG_meas Indicates whether the PCR-MA is waiting for a...

  • Page 94: Stat:oper

    STAT:OPER Queries the event of the OPERation status register. A query clears the contents of the register. コマンド STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 95: Stat:oper:cond

    STATus Command STAT:OPER:COND Queries the condition of the OPERation status register. A query does not clear the contents of the register. コマンド STATus:OPERation:CONDition? レスポンス: NR1 PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 96: Stat:oper:enab

    STAT:OPER:ENAB Sets the enable register of the OPERation status register. コマンド STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NRf> STATus:OPERation:ENABle? パラメータ  Value: 0 to 65535 (0 by default) レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 97: Stat:oper:ntr

    STATus Command STAT:OPER:NTR Sets the negative transition of the OPERation status register. コマンド STATus:OPERation:NTRansition <NRf> STATus:OPERation:NTRansition? パラメータ  Value: 0 to 65535 (0 by default) レスポンス: NR1 PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 98: Stat:oper:ptr

    STAT:OPER:PTR Sets the positive transition of the OPERation status register. コマンド STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <NRf> STATus:OPERation:PTRansition? パラメータ  Value: 0 to 65535 (0 by default) レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 99: Questionable Status Register

    STATus Command QUEStionable status register The QUEStionable status register is a 16-bit register that stores information related to the questionable events and status during PCR-MA operation.These register bits may indicate problems with the measured data of the PCR-MA. Bit name Description weight OV (Over Voltage Protection)

  • Page 100: Stat:ques

    STAT:QUES Queries the event of the QUEStionable status register. A query clears the contents of the register. コマンド STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 101: Stat:ques:cond

    STATus Command STAT:QUES:COND Queries the condition of the QUEStionable status register. A query does not clear the contents of the register. コマンド STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? レスポンス: NR1 PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 102: Stat:ques:enab

    STAT:QUES:ENAB Sets the enable register of the QUEStionable status register. コマンド STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <NRf> STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? パラメータ  Value:0 to 65535 (0 by default) レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 103: Stat:ques:ntr

    STATus Command STAT:QUES:NTR Sets the negative transition of the QUEStionable status register. コマンド STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition <NRf> STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition? パラメータ  Value:0 to 65535 (0 by default) レスポンス: NR1 PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 104: Stat:ques:ptr

    STAT:QUES:PTR Sets the positive transition of the QUEStionable status register. コマンド STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition <NRf> STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition? パラメータ  Value:0 to 65535 (0 by default) レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 105: Preset Status

    STATus Command Preset status STAT:PRES Resets the ENABle, PTRansition, and NTRansition filter registers of all status registers (including sub registers) to their default values Default values: STATus:ENABle = 0x0000 STATus:PTRansition = 0x7FFF STATus:NTRansition = 0x0000 コマンド STATus:PRESet PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 106: System Command

    SYSTem Command SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR Sets the GPIB address. コマンド SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess <NR1> SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess? パラメータ  Value: 1 to 30 設定例 SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 23 レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 107: Syst:comm:lan:cont

    SYSTem Command SYST:COMM:LAN:CONT Queries the TCP port number used by SCPI-RAW. SYST:COMM:LAN:CONT and SYST:COMM:TCP:CONT are aliases. コマンド SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:CONTrol? レスポンス Returns +5025. PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 108: Syst:comm:lang:stat

    SYST:COMM:LANG:STAT Queries the productʼs PCR-M compatible mode setting. コマンド SYSTem:COMMunicate:LANGuage:STATe? レスポンス: character Value: DEFault Compatible mode disabled (operates as PCR-MA, default) PCRM Compatible mode enabled (operates as PCR-M) KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 109: Syst:comm:rlst

    SYSTem Command SYST:COMM:RLST Sets the operation of the PCR-MA to local or remote. コマンド SYSTem:COMMunicate:RLSTate <character> SYSTem:COMMunicate:RLSTate? パラメータ  Value: LOCal Sets the PCR-MA to local mode (Remote Disable; the RMT LED turns off). Disable state enables both panel operations and commands. This is a substitute command for IEEE488.1 ren FALSE (Remote Disable).

  • Page 110: Syst:comm:tcp:cont

    SYST:COMM:TCP:CONT Queries the TCP port number used by SCPI-RAW. SYST:COMM:LAN:CONT and SYST:COMM:TCP:CONT are aliases. コマンド SYSTem:COMMunicate:TCPip:CONTrol? レスポンス Returns +5025. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 111: Syst:comm:usb:addr

    Returns the address information in the following order in a comma-separated format. VID (vendor ID) <NR1>, vendor name <character>, PID (product ID)<NR1>, product name <character>, serial number <character> Response example: For a PCR500MA with a serial number AB123456 2878,KIKUSUI,4176,PCR500MA,AB123456 is returned. PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 112: Syst:conf:trac

    If the debug trace function is turned on, error codes (example: Err-100) are shown on the PCR-MA display. コマンド SYSTem:CONFigure:TRACe <boolean> SYSTem:CONFigure:TRACe? パラメータ  Value: ON(1) Display communication errors OFF(0) Not display communication errors (default) 設定例 SYST:CONF:TRAC ON レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 113: Syst:err

    SYSTem Command SYST:ERR Reads the oldest error information or event information from the error queue. -> Tutorial “Error Checking” The error queue can store up to 255 errors. Use the *CLS command to clear the error queue. コマンド SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? レスポンス Returns the oldest error or event information in the error/event queue as follows: (Example) When there are no errors or events +0"No error"...

  • Page 114: Syst:err:coun

    SYST:ERR:COUN Queries the number of unread errors in the error queue. コマンド SYSTem:ERRor:COUNt? レスポンス Returns +0 if there are no errors. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 115: Syst:iden

    SYSTem Command SYST:IDEN Sets this product's PCR-M compatible mode. The compatible mode takes effect when you turn off the POWER switch and then turn it back on while holding down the STORE key. You can use SYST:COMM:LANG:STAT? to check whether the product is in compatible mode.

  • Page 116: Syst:kloc

    SYST:KLOC Sets and releases the panel operation lock (keylock). コマンド SYSTem:KLOCk <boolean> SYSTem:KLOCk? パラメータ  Value: ON(1) Key lock is set. OFF(0) Key lock is released. 設定例 SYSTem:KLOC ON レスポンス: NR1 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 117: Syst:loc/ Syst:rem/ Syst:rwl

    SYSTem Command SYST:LOC/ SYST:REM/ SYST:RWL This is an old style command. When creating new programs, use SYST:COMM:RLST. コマンド SYSTem:LOCal SYSTem:REMote SYSTem:RWLock PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 118: Syst:opt

    SYSTem:OPTion? レスポンス Returns the optional interface board that is installed in the PCR-MA in comma- separated string format. Returns 0 if there is no option installed. “IB22” IB22 GPIB interface board “EX08” EX08-PCR-MA External signal interface board KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 119: Syst:vers

    SYSTem Command SYST:VERS Queries the version of the SCPI specifications to which the PCR-MA conforms. コマンド SYSTem:VERSion? レスポンス Returns 1999.0. PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 120: Trigger Command

    TRIGger Command TRIG:ACQ Executes a software trigger for a ACQuire trigger subsystem. コマンド TRIGger:ACQuire[:IMMediate] KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 121: Trig:acq:sour

    TRIGger Command TRIG:ACQ:SOUR Sets the condition (trigger source) that determines when the ACQuire trigger subsystem actually starting the measuremen after the PCR-MA receives the INIT:ACQ command. コマンド TRIGger:ACQuire:SOURce <character> TRIGger:ACQuire:SOURce? パラメータ  Value: IMMediate Start the measurement immediately (default) Wait for a software trigger (*TRG, TRIG:ACQ, or IEEE488.1 get (Group Execute Trigger)) to start the measurement Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent.

  • Page 122: Trig:tran

    TRIG:TRAN Executes a software trigger for the TRANsient trigger subsystem. コマンド TRIGger:TRANsient[:IMMediate] KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 123: Trig:tran:sour

    TRIGger Command TRIG:TRAN:SOUR Sets the condition (trigger source) that determines when the TRANsient trigger subsystem actually changing the setting after the PCR-MA receives the INIT:TRAN command. コマンド TRIGger:TRANsient:SOURce <character> TRIGger:TRANsient:SOURce? パラメータ  Value: IMMediate The setting is changed immediately (default). The setting is changed when a software trigger is received (use the *TRG, TRIG:TRAN, or IEEE488.1 get (Group Execute Trigger) command to change the setting;...

  • Page 124: Trig:sync:phas 270

    This is valid when the output-on phase control is on (TRIG:SYNC:SOUR PHAS). コマンド TRIGger:SYNChronize:PHASe[:ON] <numeric> TRIGger:SYNChronize:PHASe[:ON]? パラメータ  Value: 0 to 359 phase angle of the output on (0 by default) Unit: Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent. 設定例 TRIG:SYNC:PHAS 270 レスポンス: NR3 KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 125: Trig:sync:sour

    TRIGger Command TRIG:SYNC:SOUR Sets the OUTPUT on phase control when OUTP ON is sent. Use TRIG:SYNC:PHAS to set the output-on phase angle. コマンド TRIGger:SYNChronize:SOURce <character> TRIGger:SYNChronize:SOURce? パラメータ  Value: IMMediate Disables OUTPUT on phase control (default) PHAse Enables OUTPUT on phase control Settings are reset to default when the *RST command is sent.

  • Page 126: A List Of Errors

    The suffix contained more than 12 characters. -138 Suffix not allowed A suffix was encountered after a numeric element which does not allow suffixes. -140 Character data error This error is generated when parsing a character data element. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 127: Execution Errors

    A List of Errors Error code Error message description -141 Invalid character data Either the character data element contains an invalid character or the particular element received is not valid for the header. -144 Character data too Long The character data element contains more than twelve characters.

  • Page 128: Device-Specific Errors

    RS232C interface is used. -362 Framing error in program Framing error. This error applies when the RS232C interface message is used. -363 Input buffer overrun Buffer overrun error. This error applies when the RS232C interface is used. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 129: Query Errors

    A List of Errors Error code Error message description -365 Time out error Time out error. This error applies when the RS232C interface is used. Query errors 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.

  • Page 130: Device-Dependent Errors

    +302 Option not installed +309 Cannot initiate, voltage and frequency in fixed mode +901 HW failure (DSP DETECT state) +902 HW failure (DSP VCC state) +903 HW failure (DSP INPUT state) +904 HW failure (DSP Communication Failure) KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 131: Processing Time Of Commands

    Processing Time of Commands Processing Time of Commands The command processing time is the time until the next command is accepted. The processing times indicated here are typical values. They are not guaranteed. The processing times vary depending on the settings and the measurement conditions.

  • Page 132: Tutorial

    ʻSets the frequency lower limit to 40 Hz FREQuency:LIMit:LOWer MIN ʻSets the frequency to 55 Hz FREQuency 55 Above example expands the upper/lower limits to the widest span allowing the VOLTage and FREQuency to be set to any value within the given range. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 133 Tutorial When the VOLTage:RANGe is set to 155 V, VOLTage setting cannot exceed 157.5 V. ■ Query To query the maximum and minimum allowed values for the VOLTage and FREQuency commands, use the query with the MINimum and/or MAXimum parameters. VOLTage? MINimum VOLTage? MAXimum FREQuency? MINimum...

  • Page 134: Programming Dc Output

    310 V range is +/-445.0 V. By *RST default, the :VOLTage:OFFSet:LIMit:LOWer setting is not set to its MINimum. It is set to 0 for operational safety. ■ Query To query the maximum and minimum allowed values for the VOLTage:OFFSet KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 135 Tutorial command, use the query with the MINimum and/or MAXimum parameters. VOLTage:OFFSet? MINimum VOLTage:OFFSet? MAXimum PCR-MA Interface Manual...

  • Page 136: State Of Trigger Subsystem

    If the trigger source is set to BUS, the PCR-MA enters the WTG (Waiting for Trigger) state. ■ WTG (Waiting for Trigger) state If a trigger is received in the WTG state, the settings are changed, or the measurement starts. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 137: Voltage 110

    Tutorial Using Triggers to Change Settings (TRANsient) PCR-MA has three different trigger subsystems -TRANsient, ACQuire, and SYNChronize. The TRANsient subsystem changes the PCR-MA settings. ■ State -> Tutorial “State of The three states are available in the TRANsient subsystem. Trigger subsystem” ■...

  • Page 138: Voltage

    When an ABORt or an equivalent command is sent without executing the trigger, the change is cancelled, and then the trigger subsystem returns to the IDLE state. Setting items that are programmable in the TRANsient subsystem are VOLTage, KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 139 Tutorial VOLTage:OFFSet, and FREQuency. CURRent limit settings are not associated with the trigger subsystem. The TRIGger:TRANsient:IMMediate command applies a software trigger to the TRANsient subsystem. You can also use the *TRG command or the IEEE488.1 get (Group Execute Trigger) command for the same purpose. This command applies a software trigger to the TRANsient subsystem and ACQuire subsystem, so if there are other trigger subsystem that are in the INITiated state, their sequences will also be executed at the same time.

  • Page 140: Measurement (Acquire)

    MEASure:CURRent:AMPLitude:MAXimum:HOLD? ʻQueries peak current (the held value) ʻQueries crest factor MEASure:CURRent:CREStfactor? The MEASure:CURRent:AMPLitude:MAXimum:HOLD command queries the maximum peak current since the PCR-MA was turned on or since it was explicitly cleared. To clear the peak current (held value), use the KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 141 Tutorial SENSe:CURRent:PEAK:CLEar command. SENSe:CURRent:PEAK:CLEar By *RST and *RCL default, the peak current (held value) is not cleared. Available measurement items vary depending on the selected output mode. For example, DC measurement cannot be performed while AC mode is selected. Peak current measurement and peak hold measurement can be performed in either AC or DC output mode.
  • Page 142 To start a new measurement, set the trigger source to IMMediate and use the INITiate command. ʻSelects trigger source to IMMediate TRIGger:ACQuire:SOURce IMMediate ʻInitiates ACQuire subsystem INITiate:ACQuire If you want the ACQuire subsystem to start the measurement on a software trigger, change the trigger source to BUS. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 143 Tutorial ʻSelects trigger source to BUS TRIGger:ACQuire:SOURce BUS ʻInitiates ACQuire subsystem INITiate:ACQuire ʻApplies a software trigger to ACQuire subsystem TRIGger:ACQuire When the measurement is completed, measurement data can be queried with the FETCh query commands. ʻQueries AC voltage in volts, without new measure FETCh:VOLTage:AC? ʻQueries AC current in amps, without new measure FETCh:CURRent:AC?

  • Page 144: (Synchronize)

    The only difference between MEASure and FETCh commands is that the MEASure command starts a new measurement while the FETCh command does not. Availability for measurement items varies depending on the output mode, but it is exactly the same for MEASure and FETCh. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 145: Waiting For Operation Complete

    Tutorial ■ Auto continue mode If auto continue mode is turned on, measured data is automatically refreshed without having to send the INIT command each time. In normal cases, turn auto continue mode off (default). When the sequence operation auto continue mode is turned on When the trigger source is set to IMMediate, the measurement starts immediately.

  • Page 146: Frequency

    AC voltage setting, DC voltage setting, and frequency setting change. The output-on phase control is not a function that synchronizes the output frequency to the input commercial AC line. The SYNChronize subsystem does not have INITiate commands. It is always initiated and cannot be aborted. KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 147 Tutorial Waiting for Operation Complete The *OPC command has a capability to wait for an operation to complete. Operation complete means that there is no pending operation that is still in progress. It takes approximately 110 ms for a measurement to be completed. The PCR-MA is not in the operation complete state while a measurement is ongoing.

  • Page 148: Status Monitoring

    The STATus:QUEStionable register records events or signals that indicate abnormal operation. To check if the protection function is working, check the OV bit (bit 0) on the STATus: QUEStionable register. STATus:QUEStionable? 'Check whether the OV bit is set KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 149 Tutorial ■ PON (Power ON) bit The PON bit (bit 7) in the event status register is set whenever the PCR-MA 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 150: Error Checking

    If the error/event queue is empty, the debug trace function does not display any errors. Sending the *CLS command clears the communication error display. If in local mode, the debug trace function is temporarily disabled. The communication error display can be enabled or disabled with the SYSTem:CONFigure:TRACe command. SYSTem:CONFigure:TRACe {ON|OFF} KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.

  • Page 151: Visual Basic 2017

    Tutorial Visual Basic 2017 ■ Setting the "Project" First, add the communication middleware (VISA library) to the project. Click References on the Project menu to open the Reference Manager window. On the navigation pane, click COM and then Type Libraries. From the list in the center of the window, select “VISA COM *.* Type Library”...
  • Page 152 : The hostname must be a valid mDNS hostname (a Bonjour hostname that ends in ".local") or a DNS hostname that is managed by an external DNS server (a full-qualified domain name̶ FQDN). If you are using an mDNS hostname, Apple Bonjour (alternatively, iTunes or Safari) KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 153 Tutorial must be installed on your PC. For VISA, the alias can be used for the I/O resource. When using the alias for the I/O resource, even if the alias name is hard-coded directly in the application, the alias name can be easily converted to the appropriate I/ O resource name.

  • Page 154: Using Pcr-M Commands

    & vbLf) TextBox1.Text = msg.ReadString(256) End Sub 'Set the voltage and frequency Private Sub Button2_Click(ByVal sender System.Object, ByVal System.EventArgs) Handles Button2.Click msg.WriteString("OUTP 0" & vbLf) msg.WriteString("VOLT 110" & vbLf) msg.WriteString("FREQ 60" & vbLf) msg.WriteString("OUTP 1" & vbLf) KIKUSUI Electronics Corp.
  • Page 155 Tutorial End Sub 'Querys measurement DC voltage Private Sub Button3_Click(ByVal sender System.Object, ByVal System.EventArgs) Handles Button3.Click msg.WriteString("MEAS:VOLT:DC?" & vbLf) TextBox1.Text = msg.ReadString(256) End Sub Private Sub Form1_Disposed(ByVal sender Object, ByVal System.EventArgs) Handles Me.Disposed msg.Close() End Sub End Class PCR-MA Interface Manual...
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