ADCMT 6146 - Page 176

6146/6156 DC Voltage/Current Generators Operation Manual
5.8.2 Data Format
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5.8.2 Data Format
The 6146/6156 uses the following data types for data input and output.
1. Numeric data
There are three numeric data formats, any of which can be used for input.
Some commands can add units to the data when the data is input.
• Integer type: NR1 format
• Fixed-point type: NR2 format
• Floating-point type: NR3 format
2. Units
The table below lists the units that can be used for the SOV, SOI and D commands.
Unit Exponent Meaning
V
10
0
Voltage
MV
10
-3
Voltage
UV
10
-6
Voltage
A
10
0
Current
MA
10
-3
Current
UA
10
-6
Current
Sign Numeric
NumericSign
Numeric
.
Sign Numeric
.
E/e
Sign NumericNumeric