Current[:Dc]:Range - HP E1312A User Manual

CURRent[:DC]:RANGe

Parameters
Comments
Example
CURRent[:DC]:RANGe?
Example
124 Multimeter Command Reference
[SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:RANGe <
measurements.
Parameter Name Parameter Type
range
< >
•
To select a standard measurement range, specify range as the input signal's
maximum expected current. The multimeter then selects the correct range.
•
MIN selects the minimum range available with the
command: 10mA.
•
You must select a range using
resolution.
•
Specifying a fixed range disables the autorange mode set by the
CURR:DC:RANG:AUTO
•
The CURR:DC:RANG
command on the same function.
CONFigure
•
Condition:
*RST
Set the DC Current Range to 3A
CURR:DC:RANG 3
[SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:RANGe? [MIN|MAX]
numbers to the output buffer:
•
The present current range selected if
ranges available with the
selects the 100mA range, 100mA is the range returned.
CONFigure
•
The minimum current range available (10mA) if
•
The maximum current range available (3A) if
Query the DC Current Measurement Range
CURR:DC:RANG 3
CURR:DC:RANG?
enter statement
range selects the range for DC current
>
Range of Values
numeric 0.01A|0.1A|1A|3A|MIN|MAX
selects the maximum range available: 3A.
MAX
CURRent:DC:RANGe
command.
command overrides the range setting from a previous
CURR:DC:RANG 1
DC Current range is 3A.
MIN or
command are returned. For example, if
RANGe
Select 3A range.
Query multimeter to return the present range.
Enter value into computer.
Default Units
CURRent:DC:RANGe
before specifying
returns one of the following
MAX is not specified. Only the
is specified.
MIN
is specified.
MAX
amps
Chapter 3