[Source] Commands - Agilent Technologies N8900 series Operating Manual

[SOURce] Commands

The SOURce keyword is optional in the following CURRent and VOLTage commands
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] < value >|MIN|MAX
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX]
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] < value >|MIN|MAX
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX]
Sets the immediate current level and the triggered current level when the output is operating in constant current
mode. The triggered level is a stored value that is transferred to the output when an output Step is triggered. Units are
in amperes. The maximum value depends on the current rating of the unit.
Parameter
0 to 102% of rating|MIN|MAX, *RST 0
Sets the output current level to 3 A: CURR 3
Sets the triggered current level to 2 A: CURR:TRIG 2
[SOURce:]CURRent:MODE FIXed|STEP
[SOURce:]CURRent:MODE?
Sets the transient mode. This determines what happens to the output current when the transient system is initiated
and triggered.
FIXed keeps the output current at its immediate value.
STEP steps the output to the triggered level when a trigger occurs.
Parameter
FIXed|STEP, *RST FIXed
Sets the current mode to Step: CURR:MODE STEP
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay < value >|MIN|MAX
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay? [MIN|MAX]
Sets the over-current protection delay. The over-current protection function will not be triggered during the delay time.
After the delay time has expired, the over-current protection function will be active. This prevents momentary changes
in output status from triggering the over-current protection function. Values up to 65.535 milliseconds can be pro-
grammed, with a resolution of 1 millisecond.
Parameter
0 to 65.535, *RST 0.050 s
Sets the protection delay to 0.2 seconds: CURR:PROT:DEL 0.2
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Typical Return
<current level>
Typical Return
FIX or STEP
Typical Return
<delay value>
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