THORLABS PM100 User Manual

4.4 Commands
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compensate for additional attenuation caused by e.g. filter
glass
4.4.3 Status Reporting
The device uses a status reporting structure like it is defined in IEEE488.2-1992-§11.
The Status Byte Register gives a summary of all underlying status structures. See
also IEEE488.2-1992-§11.2.
Bit # Mnemonic Description
7
Reserved
6 RQS/MSS
Request Service / Master Summary Status
5 ESB
Standard Event Status Bit
4 MAV
Message Available. Since IEEE1174 is a full duplex interface
this bit is always 0.
3 OSM
Optical Sensor Missing
2 EAV
Error Available. There is at least one error in the error queue.
1
Reserved
0 CHC
Charger Connected
4.4.4 Error Reporting
The device stores errors in a queue containing up to 30 entries. The error queue may
be read out by the ‘:SYST:ERR?’ command. The following table lists all error
numbers and the according descriptive messages.
Error Description Category
0
No error -
1
General fault Device Dependent Error
2
Value out of range Execution Error
20
Wrong command for used head Execution Error
100
Input buffer overflow Command Error
101
Unknown IEEE488 emulation command Command Error

THORLABS PM100 Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	PM100
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English