Keithley 3706A Reference Manual

Section 11: TSP command reference Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
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tsplink.state
This attribute describes the TSP-Link online state.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Attribute (R)
Yes
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Usage
state = tsplink.state
state
TSP-Link state (online or offline)
Details
When the instrument power is first turned on, the state is offline. After tsplink.reset() is
successful, the state is online.
Example
state = tsplink.state
print(state)
Read the state of the TSP-Link system. If it is online, the output is:
online
Also see
tsplink.node (on page 11-421)
tsplink.reset() (on page 11-423)
tsplink.trigger[N].assert()
This function simulates the occurrence of the trigger and generates the corresponding event ID.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Function
Yes
Usage
tsplink.trigger[N].assert()
N
The trigger line (1 to 3)
Details
The set pulse width determines how long the trigger is asserted.
Example
tsplink.trigger[2].assert()
Asserts trigger on trigger line 2.
Also see
tsplink.trigger[N].clear() (on page 11-425)
tsplink.trigger[N].mode (on page 11-426)
tsplink.trigger[N].overrun (on page 11-427)
tsplink.trigger[N].pulsewidth (on page 11-428)
tsplink.trigger[N].release() (on page 11-428)
tsplink.trigger[N].stimulus (on page 11-430)
tsplink.trigger[N].wait() (on page 11-431)

Keithley 3706A Specifications

General

Model	3706A
Category	System Switch/Multimeter
Voltage Range	100 nV to 300 V
Basic DC Voltage Accuracy	0.0035%
Basic Resistance Accuracy	0.01%
Maximum Channels	576
Maximum Voltage	300 V
Connectivity	LAN, USB, GPIB
Interface	LAN, USB, GPIB
Switching Matrix	Yes
Channels	576 (6-slot mainframe)
Maximum Current	3 A