Installation manual

Model 8210A-2-5 IM-377
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IDN Function: Assigns system model, and serial number Syntax: IDN model serialno
Argument(s): model string10 system model
serialno string10 system serial number
Remarks: This function is used to set the system identification info. The assignment can be
stored in non-volatile memory via the SAVE IDN command, and will be recalled during system
initialization.
Return Value: none
Example(s): IDN ’8210A-2-5’ ’123’
CONFIG FORMAT HEX Function: Sets the output format used for hexadecimal numbers.
Syntax: CONFIG FORMAT HEX fmt
Argument(s): fmt integer format type
Remarks: This function is used to set the output formatting style used for hex numbers. By
default, the 8210A-2-5 uses the formatting prefix specified by IEEE 488.2, which uses a prefix of ’#H’
for hex numbers. If desired, this prefix may be changed to the C language style "0X" by specifying a
value of 0 for the fmt argument. Any other value results in the default IEEE 488.2 format.
Return Value: none
Example(s): CONFIG FORMAT HEX 0
CONFIG SERIAL EOS Function: Sets the output End Of String character sequence for RS232 operation
Syntax: CONFIG SERIAL EOS eoschars
Argument(s): eos word end of line sequence
Remarks: This function is used to set the End Of String line-termination character(s) used
during RS232 operation. By default, the 8210A-2-5 uses the ASCII CR-LF sequence (0x0D, 0x0A)
when sending information. The eos parameter can be used to specify a new terminator. The upper-
byte of the eos word is sent first, followed by the low-byte. In either case, a value of 0 results in no
character being sent.
Return Value: none
Example(s): CONFIG SERIAL EOS 0x0D0A (CR followed by LF default)
CONFIG SERIAL EOS 0x0D (CR only)
CONFIG SERIAL EOS 0x0A (LF only)
CONFIG SERIAL EOS 0x1A (^Z End Of File marker)
CONFIG CMDSET Function: Sets the active command set
Syntax: CONFIG CMDSET name
Argument(s): name string new command set name
Remarks: This function is used to set the active command set. By default, the 8210A-2-5 uses
its native command set, as described in this manual. In order to switch command sets automatically,
the POWERON macro can be used to change the "default" command set. Consult the factory for
specific details.
Return Value: none
7-19. Device Interface Bus Control Commands
DEVICE PROTOCOL Function: Sets the protocol for use by low-level DEVICE commands
Syntax: DEVICE PROTOCOL prottype
Argument(s): prottype string protocol type
val id protocol types include: BASE
ATTN
STEPATTN
SWITCH
Remarks: This function is used to set the protocol selection for use by the various low-level
DEVICE commands. Each different device supports a number of device-dependent messages.
Return Value: none
Example(s): DEVICE PROTOCOL STEPATTN