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HP3458A Emulation Mode
H-11
Example MEM FIFO Store as first in, last out.
MEM OFF Turn off storage.
MFORMAT
Purpose To clear reading memory, and to designate the storage format for new readings.
Format MFORMAT <format>
Parameter <format>
<format> parameter Numeric equivalent Description
ASCII 1 ASCII
SREAL 4 Single real
DREAL 5 Double real
Default SREAL
Query MFORMAT? Returns the present setting of the memory format.
Description The MFORMAT command clears reading memory and designates the storage format for new readings.
Available formats include ASCII, as well as single and double real.
Unlike the HP3458A, the Model 2002 MFORMAT command does affect the OFORMAT setting. These
two commands perform identical functions.
Example MFORMAT ASCII Select ASCII format.
MFORMAT DREAL Select double real format.
MSIZE?
Purpose To request reading memory size.
Query MSIZE? Returns two responses separated by a comma: (1) total memory size in bytes, and
(2) the total amount of available memory in bytes.
Description The MSIZE? query is useful for determining total memory size and the number of memory bytes still
available for storage.
NDIG
Purpose To program the number of display digits used for readings.
Format NDIG <#_digits>
Parameter <#_digits> 3 to 8 (3-1/2 digits to 8-1/2 digits)
Default 7 (7-1/2 digits)
Query NDIG? Returns the currently specified number of display digits.