Section 3: Functions and features  Series 2280 Precision DC Power Supply Reference Manual 
3-16  077085503 / March 2019 
 
Using the SCPI commands: 
:CALCulate2:FORMat <name> 
Where <name> can be any of the following options separated by commas: 
  MINimum 
  MAXimum 
  MEAN 
  SDEViation 
  PKPK 
For example, you could enable minimum and maximum calculations by sending: 
:CALCulate2:FORMat MIN, MAX 
 
Specifying the data in the buffer to perform with statistics 
You must select either the voltage or current value in the buffer to perform statistics calculations. 
When you configure these settings, it affects the Graph and Data Sheet screen and the outputs of the 
following commands: 
  :CALCulate2:IMMediate? 
  :CALCulate2:DATA?  
Using the front panel: 
1.  Press the MENU key. 
2.  Under Measure, select Data Buffers.   
3.  Select the button next to Statistics Function and press the ENTER key. The function selection 
window is displayed. 
4.  Select Voltage or Current. 
5.  Press the Exit key to leave the selection window.