THORLABS ITC8000 User Manual

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7 Communication with a PC
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7.3 Commands and Queries
7.3.1 Select the Module Slot (SLOT)
Command
Explanation
Response Example
":SLOT <NR1>"
Selects a slot for further programming
<NR1> = 1…8 PRO8000, PRO8000-4
<NR1> = 1…2 PRO800
":SLOT?"
Queries the selected slot
[:SLOT <NR1><LF>]
7.3.2 Query Type of Module (TYPE)
Command
Explanation
Response Example
Reading
":TYPE:ID?"
Reads the module ID (here 159 for ITC8000)
[:TYPE: 159<LF>]
7.3.3 Selecting the Photo Diode Polarity (PDPOL)
Command
Explanation
Response Example
Programming
":PDPOL AG"
Selects Anode Grounded
":PDPOL CG"
Selects Cathode Grounded
Reading
":PDPOL?"
Reads the monitor diode polarity:
[:PDPOL AG<LF>]
[:PDPOL CG<LF>]
7.3.4 Selecting the Operation Mode (MODE)
Command
Explanation
Response Example
Programming
":MODE CC"
Constant current mode
":MODE CP"
Constant power mode
Reading
":MODE?"
Reads the mode of operation
[:MODE CC<LF>]
[:MODE CP<LF>]

THORLABS ITC8000 Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	ITC8000
Category	Temperature Controller
Language	English