Basic Definition; Command Tree Structure; Program Headers; Common Command And Query Headers - Chroma 62000H Series Operating & Programming Manual

Programmable DC Power Supply (with Solar Array Simulation) 62000H Series
Operating & Programming Manual
5.3.5

Basic Definition

5.3.5.1

Command Tree Structure

The commands of the DC Power Supply are based on a hierarchical structure, also known
as a tree system. In order to obtain a particular command, the full path to that command
must be specified. This path is represented in the structure by placing the highest node in
the farthest left position of the hierarchy. Lower nodes in the hierarchy are indented in the
position to the right, below the parent node.
5.3.5.2

Program Headers

Program headers are key words that identify the command. They follow the syntax
described in subsection 5.6 of IEEE 488.2. The DC Power Supply accepts characters in
both upper and lower case without distinguishing the difference. Program headers consist
of two distinctive types, common command headers and instrument-controlled headers.
5.3.5.3

Common Command and Query Headers

The syntax of common command and query headers is described in IEEE 488.2. It is used
together with the IEEE 488.2 defined common commands and queries. The commands
with a leading " * " are common commands.
5.3.5.4

Instrument-Controlled Headers

Instrument-controlled headers are used for all other instrument commands. Each of them
has a long form and a short form. 62000H Series only accepts the exact short and long
forms. A special notation will be taken to differentiate the short form header from the long
one of the same header in this subsection. The short form header is shown in characters of
upper case, whereas the rest of the headers are shown in those of lower case.
5.3.5.5

Program Header Separator (:)

If a command has more than one header, the user must separate them with a colon
(FETC:CURR). Data must be separated from program header by one space at least
(SOUR:CURR 5).
5.3.5.6

Program Message

Program message consists of a sequence of zero or other elements of program message
unit that is separated by separator elements of program message unit.
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