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In the following examples, <space> between commands is for readability only. However a
<space> between a command and its argument is required. The PRINT command sends a
terminator at the end of the string.
PRINT @3, "*RST; VAC; FREQ 2; RANGE 4; TRIGGER 2; *TRG; VAL1?"
IEEE-488 bus address
Reset to power-up configuration
Select frequency
for secondary display
Select volts ac function
for primary display
Select external trigger
(Rear panel trigger disabled, no trigger delay)
Trigger a reading
Return reading shown on primary display
Select 300V range for primary display
The following string configures the meter and triggers a volts ac reading in primary
display and a frequency reading in the secondary display.
EXAMPLE 2:
The following string configures the meter and triggers an ohms reading to be shown
on the primary display.
EXAMPLE 1:
PRINT @3, "*RST; OHMS; RANGE 1; RATE M; TRIGGER 2; *TRG; VAL1?"
IEEE-488 bus address
Reset to power-up configuration
Select 300 range
Select function
Select external trigger
(Rear panel trigger disabled, no trigger delay)
Trigger a reading
Return reading shown on primary display
Select medium reading rate
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Figure 5-1. Typical IEEE-488 Input Strings