Keysight x-series - 9.2.12 *STB? - Status Byte Query; 9.2.13 *TRG - Trigger; 9.2.14 *TST? - Self Test Query

9 Programming the Instrument
9.2 IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
Status Bits/OPC
dependencies
Service Request Enable Register (all bits, 0 – 7)
9.2.12 *STB? - Status Byte Query
Returns the value of the "Status Byte Register" on page 2459 without erasing its
contents.
Remote
Command
*STB?
Example Return a decimal value for the bits in the Status Byte Register:
*STB?
For example, if 16 is returned, it indicates that bit 5 is set and one of the conditions monitored in the
standard event status register is set
Notes See related command "*CLS - Clear Status" on page 2423
Status Bits/OPC
dependencies
Status Byte Register (all bits, 0 – 7)
9.2.13 *TRG - Trigger
Triggers the instrument. Use :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce to select the trigger
source.
Remote
Command
*TRG
Example Trigger the instrument to take a sweep or start a measurement, depending on the current instrument
settings:
*TRG
Notes See related command
:INITiate:IMMediate
9.2.14 *TST? - Self Test Query
Performs the internal self-test routines and returns a number indicating the success
of the testing. The value returned is 0 if the test is successful, or 1 if it fails.
Remote Command
*TST?
Example Run the self-test routines:
*TST?
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