THORLABS PM100 User Manual

4.2 Data Format
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4.2 Data Format
4.2.1 Program Data Elements
The controlling PC uses Program Data Elements to send information to the device.
Program Data Elements are defined by IEEE488.2-1992. The device accepts the
following elements:
<CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA>
A <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> element is used to convey parameter information
best expressed mnemonically as a short alpha or alphanumeric string. Characters
used within this element are not case sensitive.
Examples: ON , Off , ENABLE , Disable
<DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA>
A <DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA> element is used to send numeric values
to the device. Characters used within this element are not case sensitive.
Examples: 5 , -23.5 , 123E-3 , +0.123
<NONDECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA>
A <NONDECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA> element is used to send numeric
integer values to the device. Characters used within this element are not case
sensitive.
Examples: #H1E , #036 , #B11110 (hexadecimal, octal, binary representation of 30)
<STRING PROGRAM DATA>
A <STRING PROGRAM DATA> element allows any character in the ASCII code to be
transmitted as a message.
Examples: Hello , ”Good luck” , ’How are you?’
4.2.2 Response Data Elements
The device responds with Response Data Elements. These elements typically
contain measurement results, settings, or status information. Response Data
Elements are defined by IEEE488.2-1992. The device uses the following elements:

THORLABS PM100 Specifications

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Brand	THORLABS
Model	PM100
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English