Fluke 5500A - Introduction; Command Summary by Function

Remote Commands
Command Summary by Function
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6-1. Introduction
This chapter documents the IEEE-488/RS-232 remote commands for the 5500A
Calibrator. Remote commands duplicate activities that can be initiated from the front
panel in local operation. Table 6-1 summarizes the commands by function. Following
the summary table is a complete alphabetical listing of all commands complete with
protocol details. Separate headings in the alphabetical listing provide the parameters and
responses, plus an example for each command. For information on using commands, see
Chapter 5, “Remote Operation.”
6-2. Command Summary by Function
Table 6-1. Command Summary by Function
Error Mode Commands
EDIT Sets the edit field. PRI is specified for the output value in single output functions and
the primary output value in dual output functions.
EDIT? Returns the edit field setting.
ERR_UNIT Choose how UUT error is shown.
ERR_UNIT? Return presently selected value of ERR_UNIT.
INCR Increments or decrements the output (as selected by the edit field) and enters error
mode, the same as using the output adjustment knob in local operation.
MULT Multiplies the reference magnitude (as selected by the edit field).
NEWREF Sets the reference value to be the present 5500A output value, the same as pressing
the NEW REF key in local operation.
OLDREF Sets the 5500A output to the previously programmed reference value, the same as
pressing the ENTER key in local operation.
OUT_ERR? Returns the UUT error computed by the 5500A after shifting the output with the INCR
command.
REFOUT? Returns the value of the reference, which is the output values of the 5500A the last
time a new reference was established with an OUT, NEWREF, or MULT.
External Connection Commands
CUR_POST Selects the active binding posts for current output. This applies to current and power
outputs.
CUR_POST? Returns the active binding posts for current output.
EARTH Select whether or not external earth ground is open or tied to the internal guard
shields.
EARTH? Return whether or not external earth ground is open or tied to the internal guard
shields.
LOWS? Return whether or not the low terminals are internally open or tied together.
LOWS Select whether or not the low terminals are internally open or tied together for dual
outputs.
RTD_TYPE Sets the Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) sensor type.
RTD_TYPE? Returns the Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) type used for RTD temperature
simulations.