Keithley SourceMeter 2600 Series Reference Manual page 307

Series 2600 System SourceMeters Reference Manual
display.prompt
Function Prompts the user to enter a parameter from the front panel.
Usage There are four ways to use this function:
value = display.prompt(format, units, help)
value = display.prompt(format, units, help, default)
value = display.prompt(format, units, help, default, min)
value = display.prompt(format, units, help, default, min, max)
format
units
help
default
min
max
• This function will create an editable input field at the present cursor position, and an
Remarks
input prompt message on the bottom line. Example of a displayed input field and
prompt:
0.00V
Input 0 to +2V
• The
+0.00
Value field:
+
0's'
.
Exponent field (optional):
E
+
0's'
Define format string for the input field using '0's, the decimal point (.),
polarity sign (+) and 'E' for exponent.
Set units text string for top line (8 characters maximum).
Text string to display on the bottom line (32 characters maximum).
Set the default value for the parameter.
Set the minimum input value that can be set.
Set the maximum input value that can be set.
configures the editable input field. Four examples for the format:
format
00 +00.0000E+00
Include a "+" sign for positive/negative value entry. Not including the "+" sign
prevents negative value entry.
Defines the digit positions for the value. Up to six '0's can be used for the
value (as shown above in the third and fourth examples).
If used, include the decimal point (.) where needed for the value.
Include the "E" for exponent entry.
Include a "+" sign for positive/negative exponent entry. Not including the "+"
sign prevents negative exponent entry.
Defines the digit positions for the exponent.
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0.00000E+0
Section 12 topics 2600S-901-01 Rev. A / May 2006