Section 7: Command reference Model 2651A High Power System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
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display.locallockout
This attribute describes whether or not the EXIT (LOCAL) key on the instrument front panel is enabled.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
Attribute (RW) Yes Power cycle Not saved display.UNLOCK
Usage
lockout = display.locallockout
display.locallockout = lockout
lockout
0 or display.UNLOCK: Unlocks EXIT (LOCAL) key
1 or display.LOCK: Locks out EXIT (LOCAL) key
Details
Set display.locallockout to display.LOCK to prevent the user from interrupting remote operation by
pressing the EXIT (LOCAL) key.
Set this attribute to display.UNLOCK to allow the EXIT (LOCAL) key to interrupt script/remote operation.
Example
display.locallockout = display.LOCK
Disables the front-panel EXIT (LOCAL) key.
Also see
None
display.menu()
This function presents a menu on the front panel display.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Affected by Where saved Default value
Function Yes
Usage
selection = display.menu(name, items)
selection
Name of the variable that holds the menu item selected
name
Menu name to display on the top line
items
Menu items to display on the bottom line