6243/44 DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
5.2.7 Data Format
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5.2.7 Data Format
The 6243/44 uses the following data types for input and output of data.
(1) Numeric values
Numeric value formats comprise the following 3 formats and any format can be used for input to the
6243/44. Depending on the command, 6243/44 description is also attached for input.
• Integer type: NR1 format
• Fixed-point type: NR2 format
• Floating-point type: NR3 format
However, the numeric characters in the Command column in “Table 5-5 GPIB Command List” are
treated as headers. (NR1, NR2, NR3 are not accepted.)
(2) Unit
A list of the units that can be used for special commands is shown below.
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
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