Fluke 8846A - Appendix A Error Codes; Execution Error Codes and Descriptions

Remote Operation
FLUKE 8842A Emulation Mode
85
expressed as an integer, real number, or real number with exponent, as described under
the N command. Any fractional part is ignored.
Example Explanation
“N3112 P0” Sets the Meter to F3, R1, S1, and T2.
P1 (Put SRQ Mask)
Format Explanation
N< SRQ mask >P1 Where < SRQ mask> is a two-digit integer from 00 to
63.
The P1 command is used to program the 8842A to make service requests on user-specified
conditions. The two-digit code for the SRQ mask is interpreted in Table 30 under the G1
command. For more about the SRQ mask, see the “SRQ Mask” section later in this
section.
Numeric entries for the P1 command must be between 0 and +63 (inclusive), or an error
will occur and the SRQ mask will remain unchanged. The entry may be expressed as an
integer, real number, or real number with exponent, as described under the N command.
Any fractional part is ignored.
Example Explanation
“N0.17E+2 P1” Sets SRQ mask to 17. Enables SRQ on data available
or overrange.
“N1 P1” Sets SRQ mask to 01. (A leading zero is assumed.)
Enables SRQ on overrange.
Rn (Range Commands)
The Range commands duplicate the front panel range buttons. For example, R0 selects
autorange, and R3 selects the 20V/20 kΩ range.
The R7 command turns autorange off, just as the RANGE button does when it is toggled.
Command R7 puts the Meter into manual range, selecting whatever range the instrument
is in when the command is received.
The Meter defaults to R0 on power-up and any device-clear command (*, DCL, or SDC).
The range setting can be read using the G0 command.
Sn (Reading Rate Commands)
The 8842A defaults to S0 on power-up and any device-clear command (*, DCL, or
SDC). The reading rate can be read using the G0 command. The reading rate command
also selects the number of digits displayed and the filter setting.
Tn (Trigger Mode Commands)
The Trigger Mode commands duplicate the front panel TRIG button. In addition, the
commands can enable or disable the automatic settling time delay.
Note
The front panel TRIG button is enabled only while the instrument is under
local control.
In the continuous trigger mode (T0), triggers are initiated at the selected reading rate.
Each new reading is loaded into the output buffer as it becomes available, unless the
Meter is busy sending previous output data.