6241A/6242 DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
6.7.2 Data Format
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6.7.2 Data Format
The 6241A/6242 uses the following data types for input and output of data.
1. Numeric values
Numeric value formats comprise the following three formats and any format can be used for numeric
value input to the 6241A/6242. Depending on the command, unit of measure can be attached for in-
put.
• Integer type: NR1 format
• Fixed-point type: NR2 format
• Floating-point type: NR3 format Code
2. Units of measure
A list of the units that can be used for D command is shown below.
NOTE: When numeric data is expressed in exponent format in the 6241A/6242, the number conversion
time becomes too long if the exponent is set to
±
31 or higher (xx.xxxE
±
31). The exponent setting
should not exceed
±
30.
Unit Exponent Meaning
V10
0
Voltage
MV 10
-3
Voltage
UV 10
-6
Voltage
A10
0
Current
MA 10
-3
Current
UA 10
-6
Current
Code Numeric value
Code
Numeric value
.
Numeric value
Code
.
E/e
Code
Numeric value Numeric value
Numeric value