Sstate - Agilent Technologies 3458A User Manual

SSTATE

SSTATE

Syntax
Remarks
244 Chapter 6 Command Reference
Store State.
Stores the multimeter's present state and assigns it a name. States
are recalled using the RSTATE command.
SSTATE name
name
State name. A state name may contain up to 10 characters. The name can be alpha,
alphanumeric, or an integer in the range of 0 to 127. When using an alphanumeric
name, the first character must be alpha. Alpha or alphanumeric state names must
not be the same as multimeter commands or parameters or the name of a stored
subprogram. The characters _ and ? can also be used in an alpha or alphanumeric
name.
When using an integer state name (0 - 127), the multimeter assigns the prefix
STATE to the integer when the state is stored. This differentiates an integer state
name from an integer subprogram name. For example, a state stored with the name
8 will be recorded as STATE8. The state can be recalled later using either the name
8 or STATE8. State 0 is reserved for the multimeter's power-down state (see first
Remark below).
Power-on name = none.
Default name = none; parameter required.
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Whenever the multimeter's power is removed, the present state is stored in state
0. After a power failure, the multimeter can be configured to its previous state
by executing RSTATE 0.
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All states are stored in continuous memory (not lost when power is removed).
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Subprograms, the contents of reading memory, user-defined keys, and the front
panel MENU mode are not included as part of a stored state. The contents of
the following math registers are stored when you store a state (all other math
registers are set to 0):
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The multimeter has 14k-bytes of state memory. Each state occupies
approximately 300 bytes allowing a maximum of 46 stored states. State 0 is
reserved for storing the multimeter's state when power is removed. State 0 may
be also be used for storing other states, but the stored state will be overwritten
with the present state when power is removed.
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From the front panel, you can review the names of all stored states by pressing
the Recall State key and using the up and down arrow keys. When you have
DEGREE REF
LOWER RES
OFFSET SCALE
PERC UPPER