New Focus Vortex 6000 Series - Query Diode Current Setpoint; Sense Diode Current; Set Diode Current

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Current/Diode Commands
Set Diode Current
Syntax :SOURce:CURRent < current>
Vortex Actions Sets the diode-current setpoint when in constant-
current mode.
Argument x.x
range: 0.0 to 160.0, units are in mA
Example Set the diode current to 88.8 mA.
:SOUR:CURR 88.8
Query Diode Current Setpoint
Syntax :SOURce:CURRent?
Vortex Actions Queries the diode-current setpoint when in constant-
current mode.
Response “x.xmA”
range: 0.0 to 160.0
Example Read the setpoint for the diode current:
:SOUR:CURR?
⇒ 99.3mA
Sense Diode Current
Syntax :SENSe:CURRent
Vortex Actions Returns the laser-diode current reading.
Response “x.xmA”
range: 0.0 to 180.0
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