TDS5000B Online Programmer Guide
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CH<x>:COUPling
Description
This command sets or queries the input attenuator coupling setting for
the specified channel. The channel is specified by x. The value of x can
range from 1 through 4 for four --channel instruments or 1 through 2 for
two--channel instruments. This command is equivalent to selecting
Coupling from the Vertical menu.
Group
Vertical
Syntax 1
CH<x>:COUPling {AC|DC|GND}
Syntax 2
CH<x>:COUPling?
Arguments
H AC
This sets the specified channel to AC coupling.
H DC
This sets the specified channel to DC coupling.
H GND
This sets the specified channel to ground. Only a flat, ground--level
waveform will be displayed.
Example 1
CH2:COUPling GND
This command sets channel 2 to ground.
Example 2
CH3:COUPling?
This query might return
:CH3:COUPling DC
indicating that channel 3 is set to DC coupling.