Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 6:
SCPI command reference
2461-901-01 A/November 2015 6-151
Example
SYST:EVEN:NEXT?
Returns information on the next event in the event log. For example, if you
sent a command without a parameter, the return is:
-109,"Missing parameter;1;2015/05/06 12:55:33.648"
Also see
:SYSTem:CLEar (on page 6-145)
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:SAVE (on page 6-152)
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:POST
This command allows you to post your own text to the event log.
Type Affected by Where saved Default value
Command only
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Usage
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:POST "<message>"
:SYSTem:EVENtlog:POST "<message>", <eventType>
<message>
A string that contains the message that will be associated with this event
<eventType>
The type of event that is generated; set to:
• The error type: ERRor
• The warning type: WARNing
•
The informational type: INFormational (default)
Details
You can use this command to create your own event log entries and assign a severity level to them.
This can be useful for debugging and status reporting.
From the front panel, you must set the Log Warnings and Log Information options on to have the
custom warning and information events placed into the event log.
Example
*CLS
SYST:EVEN:POST "my error", INF
SYST:EVEN:NEXT?
Clear the event log.
Post an error named my error.
Output:
1003,"User: my error;4,1400469179,431599191"
Also see
None

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2461
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English