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16-2 SCPI Signal-Oriented Measurement Commands

Command summary

The signal-oriented measurement commands are used to acquire readings. You can use these

high-level instructions to control the measurement process. These commands are summarized

in Table 16-1.

Conﬁguring measurement function

:CONFigure:<function>

Parameters <function> = CURRent[:DC] Amps function

VOLTage[:DC] Volts function

RESistance Ohms function

Query :CONFigure? Returns active function(s).

Description This command conﬁgures the instrument to a speciﬁc setup for measure-

ments on the speciﬁed function. The :READ? command is then typically

used to trigger a speciﬁed number of measurements. See :READ?.

When this command is sent, the SourceMeter will be conﬁgured as follows:

• Select speciﬁed function.

• All controls related to the selected function are defaulted to the *RST

values.

• The event control source of the Trigger Model is set to Immediate.

• The count values of the Trigger Model are set to one.

• The Delay of the Trigger Model is set to zero.

• All math calculations are disabled.

• Buffer operation is disabled.

• Autozero is enabled.

• The source output will turn on.

Table 16-1

Signal-oriented measurement command summary

Command Description

:CONFigure:<function>

:CONFigure?

:FETCh?

:READ?

:MEASure[:<function>]?

Conﬁgures SourceMeter for measurements on speciﬁed

function. Output turns on.

Returns active function(s).

Requests latest readings.

Performs an :INITiate and a :FETCh?.

One-shot measurement mode. Performs a :CONFigure and a

:READ?.

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