Keysight 34420A - System-Related Commands

Remote Interface Reference 4
Keysight 34420A User’s Guide 173
System-Related Commands
See also “System-Related Operations” on page 103 in Chapter 3.
FETCh?
This command transfers readings stored in the meter’s internal memory by the
INITiate command to the meter’s output buffer where you can read them into your
bus controller.
READ?
This command changes the state of the trigger system from the “idle” state to the
“wait-for-trigger” state. Measurements will begin when the specified trigger
conditions are satisfied following the receipt of the READ? command. Readings
are sent immediately to the output buffer.
DISPlay {OFF | ON}
This command turns the front-panel display off or on. [volatile memory]
DISPlay?
This command queries the front-panel display setting.
Returns “0” (OFF) or “1” (ON).
DISPlay:TEXT <quoted string>
This command displays a message on the front panel. The meter will display up to
11 characters in a message; any additional characters are truncated. [volatile
memory]
DISPlay:TEXT?
This command queries the message sent to the front panel and returns a quoted
string.
DISPlay:TEXT:CLEar
This command clears the message in the display.