BK Precision 9801 Programming Manual

2 Remote Commands
2.1 Parameter Definitions
The 9800 Series power supplies support communication protocols, which include standard SCPI
commands and a few proprietary commands that follow the SCPI convention. The SCPI interface
enables users to operate the power supply through a computer or a terminal equipped with RS-232,
or USB interface. SCPI IEEE-488.2 also supports multi-unit control allowing a user to control up to 32
power supplies.
The following table lists all of the numerical parameters.
Symbol
Response Formats
<bool>
Boolean value, can be 1 or “ON”, 0 or “OFF”
<NR1>
Integer value, can be zero, positive or negative integer
number
<NRf>
Flexible numerical value, can be zero, positive or negative
float point numeric value
<string>
String value, characters enclosed in single or double
<NL>
New line, hex code 0x0Ah
<Rtn>
Return, hex code 0x0Dh
All commands should be ended with the <Rtn> and <NL> and there should be a space between
command and numerical parameter.
2.2 IEEE488.2 Common Commands
Here’s a list and description of all common SCPI commands supported by the instrument.
*CLS
This command clears the following registers.
Standard event register
Query event register
Operation event register
Status byte register
Error code
Command syntax: *CLS
Parameter: None
*ESE

BK Precision 9801 Specifications

General

Brand	BK Precision
Model	9801
Category	AC Power Distribution
Language	English