Keithley 3730 User Manual

Series 3700
System Switch/Multimeter User's Manual Section 4:
Closing and Opening Switching Module Channels
Document Number: 3700S
-900-01 Rev. A / August 2007 4
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NOTE Matrix and multiplexer channels, along with backplane relays, may be part of a
channel pattern image.
A channel pattern is comprised of multiple channels and/or backplane relays (minimum of two).
The channels may be mux (multiplexer), matrix, or analog backplane relay channels and is
created by the user. If the user desires only a single channel then, use a single channel notation
(Channel operation (non-channel pattern operation) (see "Channel operation (non-channel
pattern operation)" on page 4-2)).
Reference a channel pattern by its alphanumeric name.
NOTE The first character of a channel pattern name must be alphabetical (uppercase or
lowercase letter). Pattern names are case sensitive.
Channel pattern content
Channel patterns are:
 lists of channels
 comprised of multiple channels (at least 2) and created by the user. If a single channel is
desired, use single channel notation
 reference a channel pattern by it's alphanumeric name
 may contain analog backplane relays
NOTE The first character of a channel pattern name must be alphabetical (uppercase or
lowercase letter). Pattern names are case sensitive.
To send a <ch_list> parameter that includes
 Slot 1, channels 1 through 5
 Slot 3, Channel 3,
 Slots/channels represented by the channel pattern "mychans"
send the following string:
("1001:1005", 3003, mychans")
Channel patterns may be created and controlled over the bus using channel.pattern.* (see
"channel functions and attributes" on page 6-2) ICLs or over the front panel.
NOTE Labels and Channel Patterns cannot have the same name.
Channel pattern storing
Channel patterns:

Keithley 3730 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	3730
Category	Multimeter
Language	English