Section 7: Command reference Model 2651A High Power System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
7-8 2651A-901-01 Rev. A / March 2011
Commands
beeper.beep()
This function generates an audible tone.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Affected by Where saved Default value
Function Yes
Usage
beeper.beep(duration, frequency)
duration
The amount of time to play the tone in seconds; the allowable range is 0.1 s to 100 s
frequency
The frequency of the tone in Hertz (Hz)
Details
The beeper will not sound if it is disabled. It can be disabled or enabled with the beeper.enable attribute, or
through the front-panel Main Menu.
Example
beeper.enable = beeper.ON
beeper.beep(2, 2400)
Enables the beeper and generates a
two-second, 2400 Hz tone.
Also see
beeper.enable (on page 7-8)
beeper.enable
This attribute allows you to turn the beeper on or off.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
Attribute (RW) Yes Recall Saved setups beeper.ON
Usage
state = beeper.enable
beeper.enable = state
state
Disable the beeper (beeper.OFF or 0)
Enable the beeper (beeper.ON or 1)
Details
Disabling the beeper also disables front-panel key clicks.