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System Commands
Query Laser Head Operating Hours
Syntax :SYSTem:INFormation:DHOurs?
Vortex Actions Returns the laser head operating time.
Response “xxxxxHrs.”
range: 0 to 65536 (7.5 years)
Query Laser Head Wavelength
Syntax :SYSTem:INFormation:HWAVelength?
Vortex Actions Returns the nominal head wavelength.
Response “x.xx nm”
Set System Operating Mode
Syntax :CONF:MODe:<
mode>
Vortex Actions Sets the system to constant current or constant
power mode.
Argument CURRent or POWer
Example Set the laser to operate in constant-current mode:
:CONF:MOD:CURR
Query System Operating Mode
Syntax :CONF:MODe?
Vortex Actions Queries the system operating mode.
Response “CURRENT” or “POWER”
Example Determine whether the laser is operating in con-
stant-current or constant-power mode:
:CONF:MOD?
⇒ POWER
(the laser is in constant-power mode)
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