8.7 Command Message Description
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Sets and queries the backlight automatic OFF function
Syntax
Command
Query
Response
:SYSTem:BACKlight <numerical value>
:SYSTem:BACKlight?
<numerical value>
<numerical value> = 0 to 30 (NR1)
0 : Constant ON
1 to 30 : Auto OFF(1 to 30 minute)
Function
Command Sets the backlight automatic OFF function.
Query Returns the setting of the backlight automatic OFF function as a numeric value.
Example
Command
:SYSTem:BACKlight 5
Returns the setting of the backlight automatic OFF function as a numeric value.
Query
Response
:SYSTem:BACKlight?
:SYSTEM:BACKLIGHT 5 (Headers : ON)
5 (Headers : OFF)
The function has been set to 5 minutes.
Error
An execution error occurs in the following cases :
• If the setting does not conform to the specified value range(Command)
• When the measurement mode is selected (Command)
• When a mode other than "leakage current mode" is set (Command)
Note
Use this command after executing the :MODE command to activate OFF mode
(i.e., measurement mode not selected).
Sets and queries the beep sound (Judgement of allowable value)
Syntax
Command
Query
Response
:SYSTem:BEEPer:COMParator <characters>
:SYSTem:BEEPer:COMParator?
<characters>
<characters> = FAIL/PASS/OFF
FAIL : Generates a beep sound for "FAIL" judgement.
PASS : Generates a beep sound for "PASS" judgement
OFF : Does not generate a beep sound.
Function
Command Sets the beep sound for notification of allowable value judgement.
Query Returns the beep sound setting for notification of allowable value judgement.
Example
Command
:SYSTem:BEEPer:COMParator FAIL
Sets the beep sound to be generated for "FAIL" judgement.
Query
Response
:SYSTem:BEEPer:COMParator?
:SYSTEM:BEEPER:COMPARATOR FAIL (Headers: ON)
FAIL (Headers: OFF)
The setting has been made to generate a beep sound for "FAIL" judgement.
Error
An execution error occurs in the following cases:
• When the measurement mode is selected (Command)
• When a mode other than "leakage current mode" is set (Command)
Note
Use this command after executing the :MODE command to activate OFF mode
(i.e., measurement mode not selected).