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CURRent
Sets the output current value in Amperes. The range of current values are described in Tables 7-4
and 7-5. The maximum number of characters is 12.
SCPI Command Syntax [SOURce]:CURRent[:LEVel] [:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+>
GEN Command Syntax PC <NRf+> PC?
Default Suffix A
*RST Value 0
Examples CURR 500 MA CURR:LEV .5
Query Syntax
[SOURce]:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?
[SOURce]:CURRent? MAX [SOURce]:CURRent? MIN
Returned Parameters
<NR3> CURR? returns the present programmed current level.
CURR? MAX and CURR? MIN return the maximum and minimum programmable
current levels.
CURR:MODE
This command selects FIX, LIST, WAVE subsystems control over the power supply output current.
SCPI Command Syntax [SOURce]:CURRent:MODE <CRD>
GEN Command Syntax None
Parameters NONE | FIXed | LIST | WAVE
*RST Value NONE
Examples CURR:MODE LIST CURR:MODE FIX
Query Syntax [SOURce]:CURRent:MODE?
Returned Parameters NONE | FIX | LIST | WAVE
CURRent:TRIGger
Programs the pending triggered current level of the power supply. The pending triggered current
level is a stored value that is transferred to the output terminals when a trigger occurs.
SCPI Command Syntax [SOURce]:CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] <NRf+>
GEN Command Syntax None
Default Suffix A
Examples CURR:TRIG 3200 MA CURR:LEV:TRIG 3.2
Query Syntax
SOURce]:CURRent[LEVel]:TRIGgered [:AMPLitude]?
[SOURce]:CURRent? MAX [SOURce]:CURRent? MIN
Returned Parameters
<NR3> CURR:TRIG? returns the presently programmed triggered level. If no
triggered level is programmed, the CURR level is returned. CURR:TRIG? MAX and
CURR:TRIG? MIN return the maximum and minimum programmable triggered
current levels.
NOTE:
CURR:MODE LIST and WAVE are an implied ABORt command. Only the last sent command can be
accepted as WAVE or LIST. Previous mode reverts to NONE.