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SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]
SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <value | MIN | MAX | DEF>
immediately outputs the current set in value at channel n when the output relay is closed.
Parameters
Parameter
Name
Parameter
Type
Range of
Values
Default
SOURce
n keyword 1 to 8 or 1 to 16 1
<
value>
numeric (float 32) or
discrete
-0.02 Amps to +0.02 Amps or
MIN | MAX | DEF
0
Comments • In the keyword, SOURcen, the valid range of n is:
1 to 8 for E1418A, E1418A Option 002
1 to 16 for E1418A Option 001, E1418A Option 003.
Values of n outside these ranges will generate an error.
• The <value> parameter is a floating point 32-bit number in the range of -0.02 A
to +0.02 A.
MIN sets -0.02 Amps.
MAX sets +0.02 Amps.
DEF sets 0 Amps.
• This command immediately programs the specified current on channel n. The
output state of the channel must be enabled for the current to appear at the output
terminals.
• If the channel is in the voltage mode when this command is received, an error is
generated.
• Related Commands: SOURcen:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?,
SOURcen:FUNCtion:MODE CURRent, OUTPutn[:STATe]
SOURce
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