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Section 4: Using the Front Panel Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
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MODE: Sets the scan.mode value to one of the following:
OPEN_ALL, which is equivalent to scan.MODE_OPEN_ALL or 0
(default setting)
OPEN_SELECT, which is equivalent to
scan.MODE_OPEN_SELECTIVE or 1
FIXED_ABR, which is equivalent to scan.MODE_FIXED_ABR or 2
Related ICL command: scan.mode() (on page 13-239)
MEAS_CNT: Sets the measure count value. Related ICL command:
scan.measurecount (on page 13-238)
SCAN_CNT: Sets the scan count value. Related ICL command:
scan.scancount (on page 13-242)
SLOT key
Press the SLOT key to display information about the installed card(s) and the
main system. The information that is displayed includes firmware revisions,
model names, and model numbers. After pressing this key, scroll through all
available instruments, including the internal DMM (if installed), using the
CURSOR keys, navigation wheel, or multiple presses of the SLOT key.
TRIG key
Press the TRIG key to trigger a measurement equivalent to the dmm.measure()
(on page 13-150) command. If the TRIG key is held for more than two seconds,
the unit will go into continuous trigger mode and take measurements every .25
seconds (if possible, as defined by DMM attributes). Press TRIG or EXIT to stop
continuous trigger mode.
The TRIG key can also be tied to the system trigger model and event system
(see Trigger model (on page 8-4)).
Range keys, cursor keys, and navigation wheel
AUTO key
Press the AUTO key to enable or disable autorange for the selected function.
The AUTO annunciator lights when enabled.
CURSOR keys
Press the  CURSOR  keys in a menu to control the cursor position when
making selections or changing values.