Section 15: TSP command reference
display.numpad
This attribute controls whether the virtual front panel keys act as a numeric keypad during value entry.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Attribute (RW)
Yes
Usage
numericKeypad = display.numpad
display.numpad = numericKeypad
numericKeypad
Details
The numeric keypad feature is only available when editing a numeric value at the same time that the
EDIT indicator is lit.
Example
display.numpad = display.ENABLE
Also see
Setting a value
display.prompt()
This function prompts the user to enter a parameter from the virtual front panel of the instrument.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Function
Yes
Usage
display.prompt("format", "units", "help")
display.prompt("format", "units", "help", default)
display.prompt("format", "units", "help", default, minimum)
display.prompt("format", "units", "help", default, minimum, maximum)
format
units
help
default
minimum
maximum
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Affected by
Instrument reset
Recall setup
Enable the numeric keypad feature (1 or display.ENABLE)
Disable the numeric keypad feature (0 or display.DISABLE)
(on page 3-32)
Affected by
A string that defines how the input field is formatted; see Details for more information
Set the units text string for the top line (eight characters maximum); this indicates the
units (for example, "V" or "A") for the value
Text string to display on the bottom line (32 characters maximum)
The value that is shown when the value is first displayed
The minimum input value that can be entered
The maximum input value that can be entered (must be more than minimum)
Model 2606B System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Where saved
Saved setup
Turn on the numeric keypad feature.
Where saved
2606B-901-01 Rev. C November 2021
Default value
1 (display.ENABLE)
Default value
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