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Programming Guide

DM3058/DM3058E Digital Multimeter

Aug. 2012

RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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RIGOL Programming Guide DM3058/DM3058E Digital Multimeter Aug. 2012 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
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RIGOL Copyright Information  © 2008 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  RIGOL products are protected by patent laws in and outside of the P.R. China.  Information in this publication replaces all previous corresponding material.  RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change part of or all the specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision. NOTE: RIGOL is registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
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RIGOL Summary This manual provides the guidance for remote control programming of DM3058/DM3058E digital multimeter. Users can carry on remote control to a multimeter or do the further development according to this manual. We believe that this manual’s readers have read the detailed RIGOL DM3058/DM3058E multimeter user guide, and been familiar with the RIGOL DM3058/DM3058E multimeter’s operation. The manual contains following chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction Give a general overview of commands usage.
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RIGOL Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1 Programming Introduction ......................................................................... 1-2 Symbol Instruction .................................................................................... 1-3 Parameter Types ....................................................................................... 1-4 Commands in this Manual .................................................
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RIGOL TRIGger Commands ................................................................................ 4-52 Chapter 5 Compatible Fluke Commands .................................................. 5-1 Function Commands .................................................................................. 5-2 Function Regulation Commands ................................................................. 5-7 Range and Rate Commands .....................................................................
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RIGOL Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter gives you an instruction in how to operate RIGOL DM3058/DM3058E digital multimeter correctly using remote control programming in connection with the command symbols and parameters, including:     Programming Introduction Symbol Instruction Parameter Types Commands in this Manual Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 1-1
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RIGOL Programming Introduction The programming system provides an easy way for remote control through corresponding commands, sending and identifying the command word with ASCII strings. Connect a computer with the multimeter through communication interfaces such as USB, GPIB*, LAN* or RS-232 before use. The    operations that you can do through the commands: Setup the multimeter. Make measurements. Acquire data (instrument working condition or measurement results) from the multimeter.
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RIGOL Symbol Instruction 1. Colon : Commands usually begin with a colon (:), which is used to separate the keyword from lower-level keyword, denoting the beginning of an operation to the multimeter. 2. Interrogation ? A query is formed by adding an interrogation (?) at the end of the command. The query command usually contains different data, and both of them usually divided by a space. 3.
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RIGOL Parameter Types 1. Consecutive Integer Parameter The parameters could be an integer within the valid range. For example, setting the screen brightness from “0~32” through “:SYSTem:DISPlay:BRIGht”. Note do not set the parameters with decimal, or else an unexpected exception may occurred. 2.
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RIGOL Commands in this Manual To meet the needs from different users, DM3058/DM3058E provides three command systems:    RIGOL commands Compatible Agilent commands Compatible Fluke commands To switch between commands listed above, use the command shown below: Command Format: CMDSET {RIGOL|AGILENT|FLUKE} CMDSET? Function: The commands set and query the command system.
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RIGOL Chapter 2 General Commands The system applies to both DM3058/DM3058E commands and other compatible commands of Agilent and Fluke, which mainly include:    IEEE 488 Commands STATus Commands SYSTem CommandsIEEE 48 Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 2-2
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RIGOL IEEE 488 Commands The commands query the basic equipment imformation or perform some common actions, which mainly include:             *CLS *ESE *ESR? *IDN? *OPC *PSC *RST *SRE *STB? *TRG *TST? *WAI Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 2-3
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RIGOL 1. *CLS Command Format: *CLS Function: The command resets the values in all Event Registers and clears the Error Queue information. 2. *ESE Command Format: *ESE *ESE? Function: The commands set and query the enable value of Event Status Register (ESR). Explanations: *ESE - Sets the desired enable value of ESR. *ESE? - Queries the current enable value of ESR. - Ranging from 0 to 189. Return Format: The query returns the enable value of ESR. 3.
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RIGOL 4. *IDN? Command Format: *IDN? Function: The command queries the equipment ID. Return Format: The query returns a string which denotes the instrument ID, and composed of at least 35 characters. 5. *OPC Command Format: *OPC *OPC? Function: *OPC - Sets the “Operation Complete” (bit 0) of Event Status Register to 1 after the current operation has been completed. *OPC? - Queries whether the current operation is finished or not.
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RIGOL thereinto, “*PSC 0” indicates disable - the enable value of each register would be LAST STATE; “*PSC 1” indicates enable - the enable value of each register would be resetted. *PSC? – Queries the value of “power-on status clear”. Return Format: The query returns 0 or 1. 7. *RST Command Format: *RST Function: The command resets the instrument. 8. *SRE Command Format: *SRE *SRE? Function: The commands set and query the enable value of Status Byte Register (STB).
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RIGOL *STB? Function: The command queries the condition value of Status Byte Register (STB). Return Format: The query returns the current condition value of STB. 10. *TRG Command Format: *TRG Function: The command generates a trigger signal when the instrument is in “Wait-for-trigger” state. 11. *TST? Command Format: *TST? Function: The command queries the self-test result. Return Format: The query returns 0 or 1. Thereinto, 0 denotes pass, and 1 denotes failure. 12.
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RIGOL STATus Commands The commands set and query both the Questionable Status Register and Operation Status Register, which mainly include:        STATus:OPERation:CONDition? STATus:OPERation:ENABle STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? STATus:PRESet STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? The principle of Status Register is shown in Figure 2-1, which contains Questionable Status Register, Operation Status Register, Event Status Register and Status Byte Register
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RIGOL Figure 2-1 The Status Register diagram 1.
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RIGOL Command Format: STATus:OPERation:CONDition? Function: The command queries the status of Condition Register in the Operation Status Register queue. Return Format: The query returns the current status of Condition Register from Operation Status Register. 2. STATus:OPERation:ENABle Command Format: STATus:OPERation:ENABle STATus:OPERation:ENABle? Function: The commands set or query the value of Enable Register in the Operation Status Register queue.
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RIGOL Function: The command queries the value of Event Register in the Operation Status Register queue. Return Format: The query returns the current value of Event Register in the Operation Status Register queue. 4. STATus:PRESet Command Format: STATus:PRESet Function: The command resets the value of Enable Register in both the Operation Status Register and Questionable Status Register queue. 5.
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RIGOL Function: The commands set and query the value of Enable Register in the Questionable Status queue. Explanations: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle - Sets the Enable Register value from Questionable Status Register. - Ranging from 0 to 24375. STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? - Queries the Enable Register value of Questionable Status Register. Return Format: The query returns the current value of Enable Register in the Questionable Status Register queue. 7.
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RIGOL SYSTem Commands The commands query and set the beeper, error messages and SCPI edition, which mainly include:     SYSTem:BEEPer SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe SYSTem:ERRor? SYSTem:VERSion? Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 2-13
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RIGOL 1. SYSTem:BEEPer Command Format: SYSTem:BEEPer Function: The command tests the beeper. Explanations: The command issues a single beep immediately from the instrument. Note that the beeper must be opened before using this command. 2. SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe Command Format: SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe {ON|OFF|1|0} Function: The commands set and query the status of the beeper. Explanations: SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? – Queries if the beeper is open.
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RIGOL 3. SYSTem:ERRor? Command Format: SYSTem:ERRor? Function: The command queries the errors in the Error queue. Return Format: The query returns the error number in connection with error description. If no error, the query returns: 0,"No error". 4. SYSTem:VERSion? Command Format: SYSTem:VERSion? Function: The command queries the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) version of the instrument. Return Format: The query returns the current SCPI version of the instrument.
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RIGOL Chapter 3 RIGOL Command System All the RIGOL commands in connection with the return values are ASCII characters with case-insensitive.
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RIGOL :CALCulate Commands The commands set the parameters relate to math operations, which mainly include:                   3-2 :CALCulate:FUNCtion :CALCulate:STATistic:MIN? :CALCulate:STATistic:MAX? :CALCulate:STATistic:AVERage? :CALCulate:STATistic:COUNt? :CALCulate:STATistic:STATe :CALCulate:REL:OFFSet :CALCulate:REL:STATe :CALCulate:DB? :CALCulate:DB:REFErence :CALCulate:DB:STATe :CALCulate:DBM? :CALCulate:DBM:REFErence :CALCulate:DBM:STATe :CALCulate:PF? :CALCulate:PF:LOWEr :CALCu
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RIGOL 1. :CALCulate:FUNCtion Command Format: :CALCulate:FUNCtion? :CALCulate:FUNCtion {NONE|REL|DB|DBM|MIN|MAX|AVERAGE|TOTAL|PF} Function: The commands set and query the math function. Explanations: :CALCulate:FUNCtion? – Queries the current selected math operation, the default is NONE (Math function is disabled). :CALCulate:FUNCtion {NONE|REL|DB|DBM|MIN|MAX|AVERAGE|TOTAL|PF} – Selects the operation to be used. For the available math operations, see tabe below.
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RIGOL 2. :CALCulate:STATistic:MIN? Command Format: :CALCulate:STATistic:MIN? Function: The command queries the minimum of current statistic. Explanations: The command is valid only when MIN operation is enabled. Return Format: The query returns the calculated minimum. 3. :CALCulate:STATistic:MAX? Command Format: :CALCulate:STATistic:MAX? Function: The command queries the maximum of current statistic. Explanations: The command is valid only when MAX operation is enabled.
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RIGOL The command is valid only when AVERAGE operation is enabled. Return Format: The query returns the calculated average. 5. :CALCulate:STATistic:COUNt? Command Format: :CALCulate:STATistic:COUNt? Function: The command queries the number of current measurement calculated. Explanations: The command is only valid for current measurement. If measurement function is changed, it will restart the counting. Return Format: The command queries the calculated number of measurement. 6.
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RIGOL Turn off the statistic function. :CALCulate:STATistic:STATe OFF 7. :CALCulate:REL:OFFSet Command Format: :CALCulate:REL:OFFSet? :CALCulate:REL:OFFSet {|MIN|MAX|DEF|CURR} Function: The commands query and set the offset of REL operation. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Consecutive real number See Table 3-2 0 Explanations: :CALCulate:REL:OFFSet? – Queries the REL offset of current measurement.
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RIGOL Return Format: The query returns the offset relates to REL operation. 8. :CALCulate:REL:STATe Command Format: :CALCulate:REL:STATe? :CALCulate:REL:STATe {ON|OFF|1|0} Function: The commands query and set the REL state. Explanations: :CALCulate:REL:STATe? – Queries the current REL state. :CALCulate:REL:STATe {ON|OFF|1|0} – Sets the desired REL state. Return Format: The query returns the current REL state, ON (1) or OFF (0). Example: Disables the REL operation. :CALCulate:REL:STATe OFF 9.
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RIGOL 10. :CALCulate:DB:REFErence Command Format: :CALCulate:DB:REFErence? :CALCulate:DB:REFErence {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The commands query and set the dB reference value of current measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Consecutive real numbe -120 dBm~+120 dBm 0 Explanations: :CALCulate:DB:REFErence? – Queries the dB reference value. :CALCulate:DB:REFErence {|MIN|MAX|DEF} – Sets the desired dB reference value.
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RIGOL Return Format: The query returns the current dB state, ON (1) or OFF (0). Example: Turn off the dB operation: :CALCulate:DB:STATe OFF 12. :CALCulate:DBM? Command Format: :CALCulate:DBM? Function: The command queries the dBm value of current measurement. Explanations: The command is valid only when dBm operation is enabled. Return Format: The query returns the calculated dBm value. 13.
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RIGOL :CALCulate:DBM:REFErence {|MIN|MAX|DEF} – Sets the desired reference resistance of dBm. The command is valid only when dBm operation is enabled. The reference resistance should be an integer within 2 and 8000, the unit is Ω. MIN is equal to 2 Ω, MAX is equal to 8000 Ω and DEF is 600 Ω. Return Format: The query returns the current reference resistance of dBm. 14.
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RIGOL Explanations: When the measurement result is within the maximum and minimum, the PF operation is success. Return Format: The query returns the PF operation: PASS, HI or LO. 16. :CALCulate:PF:LOWEr Command Format: :CALCulate:PF:LOWEr? :CALCulate:PF:LOWEr {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The comands query and set the lower limit of P/F operation.
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RIGOL Return Format: The query returns the current lower limit. 17. :CALCulate:PF:UPPEr Command Format: :CALCulate:PF:UPPEr? :CALCulate:PF:UPPEr {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The commands query and set the upper limit of P/F operation. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Consecutive real numbe See Table 3-3 1 Explanations: :CALCulate:PF:UPPEr? – Queries the upper limit of P/F operation. :CALCulate:PF:UPPEr {|MIN|MAX|DEF} – Sets the upper limit of P/F operation.
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RIGOL :CALCulate:PF:STATe {ON|OFF|1|0} – Sets the desired P/F state. Return Format: The query returns the current P/F state: ON (1) or OFF (0).
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RIGOL :FUNCtion Commands The commands enable the measurement function to be used, which are equal to the corresponding buttons at the front panel, including:             3-14 :FUNCtion? :FUNCtion:VOLTage:DC :FUNCtion:VOLTage:AC :FUNCtion:CURRent:DC :FUNCtion:CURRent:AC :FUNCtion:RESistance :FUNCtion:FRESistance :FUNCtion:FREQuency :FUNCtion:PERiod :FUNCtion:CONTinuity :FUNCtion:DIODe :FUNCtion:CAPacitance Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
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RIGOL 1. :FUNCtion? Command Format: :FUNCtion? Function: The command queries the current measurement function. If double-display is using, the command queries the function of main display. Return Format: The query returns the current measurement function, such as DCV, ACV, DCI, ACI, RESISTANCE, CAPACITANCE, CONTINUITY, FRESISTANCE, DIODE, FREQUENCY, PERIOD. 2. :FUNCtion:VOLTage:DC Command Format: :FUNCtion:VOLTage:DC Function: The command enables the DC voltage measurement.
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RIGOL 4. :FUNCtion:CURRent:DC Command Format: :FUNCtion:CURRent:DC Function: The command enables the DC current measurement. Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return DCI. 5. :FUNCtion:CURRent:AC Command Format: :FUNCtion:CURRent:AC Function: The command enables the AC current measurement. Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return ACI. 6. :FUNCtion:RESistance Command Format: :FUNCtion:RESistance Function: The command enables the 2-wire resistance measurement.
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RIGOL Function: The command enables the 4-wire resistance measurement. Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return 4WR. 8. :FUNCtion:FREQuency Command Format: :FUNCtion:FREQuency Function: The command enables the frequency measurement. Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return FREQ. 9. :FUNCtion:PERiod Command Format: :FUNCtion:PERiod Function: The command enables the period measurement. Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return PERI. 10.
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RIGOL Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return CONT. 11. :FUNCtion:DIODe Command Format: :FUNCtion:DIODe Function: The command enables the diode measurement. Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return DIODE. 12. :FUNCtion:CAPacitance Command Format: :FUNCtion:CAPacitance Function: The command enables the capacitance measurement. Explanations: The query :FUNCtion? will return CAP.
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RIGOL :FUNCtion2 Commands The commands set and query the parameters relate to double-display function, which mainly include:               :FUNCtion2? :FUNCtion2:VALUe1? :FUNCtion2:VALUe2? :FUNCtion2:VOLTage:DC :FUNCtion2:VOLTage:AC :FUNCtion2:CURRent:DC :FUNCtion2:CURRent:AC :FUNCtion2:FREQuency :FUNCtion2:PERiod :FUNCtion2:RESistance :FUNCtion2:FRESistance :FUNCtion2:CAPacitance :FUNCtion2:ON? :FUNCtion2:CLEar Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 3-19
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RIGOL 1. :FUNCtion2? Command Format: :FUNCtion2? Function: The comand queries the current measurement of vice-display. Explanations: The command is valid only when vice-display is enabled. Return Format: The query returns the current measurement of vice-display, such as DCV, ACV, DCI, ACI, 2WR, CAP, 4WR, FREQ, PERI. 2. :FUNCtion2:VALUe1? Command Format: :FUNCtion2:VALUe1? Function: The command queries the measured value of the main-display.
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RIGOL Explanations: The command is valid only when vice-display is enabled. Return Format: The command returns the measured value of the vice-display. 4. :FUNCtion2:VOLTage:DC Command Format: :FUNCtion2:VOLTage:DC Function: The command sets the vice-display to DC voltage measurement. Explanations: The available measurements to main-display could only be DCV, DCI, ACV or ACI. 5.
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RIGOL Explanations: The available measurements to main-display could only be DCV, DCI, ACV, ACI after this command. 7. :FUNCtion2:CURRent:AC Command Format: :FUNCtion2:CURRent:AC Function: The command sets the vice-display to AC current measurement. Explanations: The available measurements to main-display could only be DCV, DCI, ACV, ACI, FREQUENCY, PERIOD after this command. 8.
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RIGOL Explanations: The available measurements to main-display could only be ACV, FREQUENCY, PERIOD after this command. 10. :FUNCtion2:RESistance Command Format: :FUNCtion2:RESistance Function: The command sets the vice-display to 2-wire resistance measurement. Explanations: The available measurements to main-display could only be RESISTANCE after this command. 11. :FUNCtion2:FRESistance Command Format: :FUNCtion2:FRESistance Function: The command sets the vice-display to 4-wire resistance measurement.
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RIGOL Explanations: The available measurements to main-display could only be CAPACITANCE after this command. 13. :FUNCtion2:ON? Command Format: :FUNCtion2:ON? Function: The command queries the current vice-display function. 14. :FUNCtion2:CLEar Command Format: :FUNCtion2:CLEar Function: The command disables the vice-display.
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RIGOL :MEASure Commands The commands set the measurement parameters or query the measured results, including:                                 :MEASure? :MEASure :MEASure:VOLTage:DC? :MEASure:VOLTage:DC :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:RANGe? :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:IMPEdance :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:FILTer[:STATe] :MEASure:VOLTage:AC? :MEASure:VOLTage:AC :MEASure:VOLTage:AC:RANGe? :MEASure:CURRent:DC? :MEASure:CURRent:DC :MEASure:CURRent:DC:RANGe? :MEASure:CURRent:DC:FILTer[:STATe] :MEASure:CURR
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RIGOL    3-26 :MEASure:CAPacitance? :MEASure:CAPacitance :MEASure:CAPacitance:RANGe? Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
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RIGOL 1. :MEASure? Command Format: :MEASure? Function: The command queries if a new data has been acquired under current trigger setting. Return Format: The query returns TRUE or FALSE. Thereinto, TRUE indicates a new data has been acquired. 2. :MEASure Command Format: :MEASure {AUTO|MANU} Function: The command selects the measurement type as Auto or Manual. Example: Sets the measurement type to Manual. :MEASure MANU 3.
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RIGOL The command returns the measured DC voltage value in scientific notation, such as: 8.492853e-05, the unit is V. 4. :MEASure:VOLTage:DC Command Format: :MEASure:VOLTage:DC {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command sets the range and resolution of DC voltage measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {0|1|2|3|4} 2 Explanations: The corresponding resultion will be set automatically after you set the range.
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RIGOL :MEASure:VOLTage:DC MIN or :MEASure:VOLTage:DC 0 5. :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:RANGe? Command Format: :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:RANGe? Function: The command queries the current DC voltage range. Explanations: The DC voltage measurement has to be used at least once before using this command. Return Format: The command returns: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (see Table 3-4). 6.
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RIGOL :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:IMPEdance 10G 7. :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:FILTer[:STATe] Command Format: :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:FILTer[:STATe]? :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:FILTer[:STATe] {ON|OFF|1|0} Function: The commands query and set the AC filter state under current DC voltage measurement. Explanations: :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:FILTer[:STATe]? – Queries the filter state. :MEASure:VOLTage:DC:FILTer[:STATe] {ON|OFF} – Opens or closes the filter. Return Format: The query returns ON (1) or OFF (0). Example: Opens the filter.
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RIGOL 9. :MEASure:VOLTage:AC Command Format: :MEASure:VOLTage:AC {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command sets the range of AC voltage measurement. Parameter: Name Type Discrete Range Default {0|1|2|3|4} 2 Explanations: For the parameter range, see table below. Table 3-5 AC voltage range Parameter Range 0 200 mV 1 2V 2 20 V 3 200 V 4 750 V MIN 200 mV MAX 750 V DEF 20 V Example: Sets the AC voltage range to 750V. :MEASure:VOLTage:AC MAX or :MEASure:VOLTage:AC 4 10.
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RIGOL The command queries the current range of AC voltage measurement. Return Format: The query returns: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (see Table 3-5). 11. :MEASure:CURRent:DC? Command Format: :MEASure:CURRent:DC? Function: The command queries the measured DC current value. Explanations: The command is unavailable in double-display. Return Format: The command queries the measured DC current value in scientific notation, such as: 9.67441e-05, the unit is A. 12.
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RIGOL Table 3-6 DC current range and the corresponding resolution Parameter Range Resolution 0 200 μA 1 nA 1 2 mA 10 nA 2 20 mA 100 nA 3 200 mA 1 μA 4 2A 10 μA 5 10 A 100 μA MIN 200 μA 1 nA MAX 10 A 100 μA DEF 200 mA 1 μA Example: Sets the DC current range to the maximum (10A). :MEASure:CURRent:DC MAX or :MEASure:CURRent:DC 5 13. :MEASure:CURRent:DC:RANGe? Command Format: :MEASure:CURRent:DC:RANGe? Function: The command queries the DC current range.
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RIGOL measurement. Explanations: :MEASure:CURRent:DC:FILTer[:STATe]? – Queries the filter state. :MEASure:CURRent:DC:FILTer[:STATe] {ON|OFF|1|0} – Opens or closes the filter. Return Format: The query returns ON (1) or OFF (0). Example: Opens the filter. :MEASure:CURRent:DC:FILTer ON 15. :MEASure:CURRent:AC? Command Format: :MEASure:CURRent:AC? Function: The command queries the measured AC current value. Explanations: The command is unavailable in double-display.
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RIGOL Discrete {0|1|2|3} 1 Explanations: :MEASure:CURRent:AC - Sets the AC current range. The measurement type will change into “Manual” automatically when you use this command. For the parameter range, see table below. Table 3-7 AC current range Parameter Range 0 20 mA 1 200 mA 2 2A 3 10 A MIN 20 mA MAX 10 A DEF 200 mA Example: Sets the AC current range to the maximum (10A). :MEASure:CURRent:AC MAX or :MEASure:CURRent:AC 3 17.
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RIGOL Command Format: :MEASure:RESistance? Function: The command queries the measured 2-wire resistance value. Explanations: The command is unavailable in double-display. Return Format: The command queries the measured 2-wire resistance value in scientific notation, such as: 8.366031e-05, the unit is Ω. 19. :MEASure:RESistance Command Format: :MEASure:RESistance {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command sets the desired 2-wire resistance range.
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RIGOL MAX 100 MΩ MIN 200 Ω DEF 200 kΩ Example: Sets the 2-wire resistance range to 200Ω. :MEASure:RESistance MIN or :MEASure:RESistance 0 20. :MEASure:RESistance:RANGe? Command Format: :MEASure:RESistance:RANGe? Function: The command queries the current 2-wire resistance range. Return Format: The query returns: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (see Table 3-8). 21. :MEASure:FRESistance? Command Format: :MEASure:FRESistance? Function: The command queries the measured 4-wire resistance value.
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RIGOL :MEASure:FRESistance {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command sets the desired 4-wire resistance range. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {0|1|2|3|4|5|6 } 3 Explanations: For the parameter range, refer to Table 3-8. Example: Sets the 4-wire resistance range to 200Ω. :MEASure:FRESistance MIN or :MEASure:FRESistance 0 23. :MEASure:FRESistance:RANGe? Command Format: :MEASure:FRESistance:RANGe? Function: The command queries the current 4-wire resistance range.
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RIGOL Return Format: The command queries the measured frequency value of AC signal in scientific notation, such as: 8.485240e-05, the unit is Hz. 25. :MEASure:FREQuency Command Format: :MEASure:FREQuency {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command sets the voltage range of the input signal under frequency measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {0|1|2|3|4} 2 Explanations: The available frequency range is 20Hz~1MHz. For the parameter range, refer to Table 3-5.
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RIGOL Return Format: The query returns: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (see Table 3-5). 27. :MEASure:PERiod? Command Format: :MEASure:PERiod? Function: The command queries the measured period value. Explanations: The command is unavailable in double-display. Return Format: The command queries the measured period value of AC signal in scientific notation, such as: 9.18543e-05, the unit is s. 28.
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RIGOL 29. :MEASure:PERiod:RANGe? Command Format: :MEASure:PERiod:RANGe? Function: The command queries the AC voltage range used under period measurement. Explanations: The range here is the same with the range of AC voltage, see Table 3-5. Return Format: The query returns: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (see Table 3-5). 30. :MEASure:CONTinuity? Command Format: :MEASure:CONTinuity? Function: The command queries the measured result of continuity.
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RIGOL Name Type Range Default Consecutive Integer 1 Ω~2000 Ω 10 Explanations: The parameter is a consecutive integer ranging form 1 Ω to 2000 Ω. The default resistance is 10 Ω. Example: Sets the resistance limit under continuity measurement to 1kΩ. :MEASure:CONTinuity 1000 32. :MEASure:DIODe? Command Format: :MEASure:DIODe? Function: The command queries the voltage of the ends of diode. Explanations: The beep condition under diode measurement is 1 V≤Vmeasured≤2.4 V by default.
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RIGOL Return Format: The query returns the measured capacitance value in scientific notation, such as: 8.889030e-05, the unit is F. 34. :MEASure:CAPacitance Command Format: :MEASure:CAPacitance {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command sets the capacitance range. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {0|1|2|3|4|5} 2 Explanations: For the parameter range, see table below.
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RIGOL :MEASure:CAPacitance:RANGe? Function: The command queries the capacitance range. Return Format: The query returns: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (see Table 3-9).
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RIGOL :RATE Commands The commands sets the desired rate of various measurment to such as Slow, Medium and Fast, which mainly include:        :RATE:VOLTage:DC :RATE:VOLTage:AC :RATE:CURRent:DC :RATE:CURRent:AC :RATE:RESistance :RATE:FRESistance :RATE:SENSor Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 3-45
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RIGOL 1. :RATE:VOLTage:DC Command Format: :RATE:VOLTage:DC? :RATE:VOLTage:DC {F|M|S} Function: The commands query and set the rate of DC voltage measurement. Explanations: :RATE:VOLTage:DC? - Queries the current measuring rate of DC voltage. The command is valid only when DCV function is enabled. :RATE:VOLTage:DC {F|M|S} – Sets the desired measuring rate of DC voltage. For the range and the explanation of each parameter, see table below.
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RIGOL :RATE:VOLTage:AC? - Queries the current measuring rate of AC voltage. The command is valid only when ACV function is enabled. :RATE:VOLTage:AC {F|M|S} - Sets the desired measuring rate of AC voltage. For the range and the explanation of each parameter, see Table 3-10. Return Format: The query returns the parameter related to current rate (see Table 3-10). Example: Sets the rate under AC voltage measurement to Medium. :RATE:VOLTage:AC M 3.
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RIGOL 4. :RATE:CURRent:AC Command Format: :RATE:CURRent:AC? :RATE:CURRent:AC {F|M|S} Function: The commands query and set the rate of AC current measurement. Explanations: :RATE:CURRent:AC? - Queries the current measuring rate of AC current. The command is valid only when AC current function is enabled. :RATE:CURRent:AC {F|M|S} - Sets the desired measuring rate of AC current. For the range and the explanation of each parameter, see Table 3-10.
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RIGOL The query returns the parameter related to current 2-wire resistance rate (see Table 3-10). Example: Sets the rate under 2-wire resistance measurement to Medium. :RATE:RESistance M 6. :RATE:FRESistance Command Format: :RATE:FRESistance? :RATE:FRESistance {F|M|S} Function: The commands query and set the rate of 4-wire resistance measurement. Explanations: :RATE:FRESistance? - Queries the current measuring rate of 4-wire resistance.
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RIGOL The commands query and set the rate of sensor measurement. Explanations: :RATE:SENSor? - Queries the current measuring rate of sensor. The command is valid only when sensor function is enabled. :RATE:SENSor {M|S} - Sets the desired measuring rate of sensor. For the range and the explanation of each parameter, see Table 3-10. Return Format: The query returns the parameter related to current sensor rate (see Table 3-10). Example: Sets the rate under sensor measurement to Medium.
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RIGOL :SYSTem Commands The commands set the desired system parameters, which mainly include:         :SYSTem:CONFigure:POWEron :SYSTem:CONFigure:DEFault :SYSTem:LANGuage :SYSTem:FORMat:DECImal :SYSTem:FORMat:SEPArate :SYSTem:DISPlay:BRIGht :SYSTem:DISPlay:CONTrast :SYSTem:DISPlay:INVErt Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 3-51
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RIGOL 1. :SYSTem:CONFigure:POWEron Command Format: :SYSTem:CONFigure:POWEron {LAST|DEF} Function: The command sets the power-on mode of the system. Explanations: The modes provided are Last and Default. If choose LAST, the configurations before last power cut would be used when the instrument is next started; if choose DEF (DEFAULT), the default configurations would be used. 2.
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RIGOL 4. :SYSTem:FORMat:DECImal Command Format: :SYSTem:FORMat:DECImal? :SYSTem:FORMat:DECImal {COMMA|DOT} Function: The commands query and set the decimal display format of system. Explanations: :SYSTem:FORMat:DECImal? – Queries the current decimal display format of system. :SYSTem:FORMat:DECImal {COMMA|DOT} – Sets the desired decimal format. Note: this command causes easily the format changes of data delimiter, please use it modestly.
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RIGOL 6. :SYSTem:DISPlay:BRIGht Command Format: :SYSTem:DISPlay:BRIGht? :SYSTem:DISPlay:BRIGht Function: The commands query and set the screen brightness. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Consecutive Integer 0~32 22 Explanations: :SYSTem:DISPlay:BRIGht? – Queries the current screen brightness. :SYSTem:DISPlay:BRIGht - Sets the desired screen brightness within 0 and 32. Return Format: The query returns the current screen brightness. 7.
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RIGOL :SYSTem:DISPlay:CONTrast - Sets the desired screen contrast within 0 and 32. Return Format: The query returns the current screen contrast. 8. :SYSTem:DISPlay:INVErt Command Format: :SYSTem:DISPlay:INVErt Function: The command enables the screen to be displayed inversely.
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RIGOL :TRIGger Commands The commands set the parameters relate to tigger system, which mainly include:          3-56 :TRIGger:SOURce :TRIGger:AUTO:INTErval :TRIGger:AUTO:HOLD :TRIGger:AUTO:HOLD:SENSitivity :TRIGger:SINGle :TRIGger:SINGle:TRIGgered :TRIGger:EXT :TRIGger:VMComplete:POLAr :TRIGger:VMComplete:PULSewidth Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
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RIGOL 1. :TRIGger:SOURce Command Format: :TRIGger:SOURce? :TRIGger:SOURce {AUTO|SINGLE|EXT} Function: The commands query and set the trigger source. Explanations: :TRIGger:SOURce? – Queries the trigger source used currently. :TRIGger:SOURce {AUTO|SINGLE|EXT} – Sets the trigger source to be used. The parameter AUTO, SINGLE, EXT denotes Auto trigger, Single trigger and External trigger, separately. Return Format: The query returns: AUTO, SINGLE or EXT. 2.
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RIGOL In Medium measurement, the default interval is 50 ms and the available range is within 50 ms and 2000 ms; In Slow measurement, the default interval is 400 ms and the available range is within 400 ms and 2000 ms. The default measurement rate is Slow, so the default interval of the multimeter is 400 ms. Return Format: The query returns the current interval of auto trigger (the unit is ms). 3.
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RIGOL Explanations: :TRIGger:AUTO:HOLD:SENSitivity? – Queries the current delay sensitive of auto trigger. :TRIGger:AUTO:HOLD:SENSitivity {|MIN|MAX|DEF} Sets the desired delay sensitive of auto trigger. For the parameter range, see table below: Table 3-11 Delay sensitive of auto trigger Parameter Sensitive 0 (MIN) 0.01% 1 0.1% 2 (DEF) 1% 3 (MAX) 10% Return Format: The query returns: 0, 1, 2 or 3 (see table 3-11). 5.
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RIGOL 6. :TRIGger:SINGle:TRIGgered Command Format: :TRIGger:SINGle:TRIGgered Function: The command enables the multimeter trigger once manually. Explanations: The command is equal to execute a single trigger manually through front panel. 7. :TRIGger:EXT Command Format: :TRIGger:EXT? :TRIGger:EXT {RISE|FALL|HIGH|LOW} Function: The commands query and set the external trigger type. Explanations: :TRIGger:EXT? – Queries the current external trigger type, the default is Rise trigger.
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RIGOL Explanations: :TRIGger:VMComplete:POLAr? – Queries the current VMC output polar, the default is POS (positive). :TRIGger:VMComplete:POLAr {POS|NEG} – Sets the VMC output polar to be used. The parameters provided are positive and negative. Return Format: The query returns the current VMC output polar, POS or NEG. 9. :TRIGger:VMComplete:PULSewidth Command Format: :TRIGger:VMComplete:PULSewidth? :TRIGger:VMComplete:PULSewidth Function: The commands query and set the VMC output pulsewidth.
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RIGOL :UTILity Commands The commands set the communication parameters. Please make sure that communication interface has been connected stably to avoid errors or abnormal phenomena.
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RIGOL 1. :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DHCP Command Format: :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DHCP? :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DHCP {ON|OFF|1|0} Function: The commands query and set the DHCP state. Explanations: :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DHCP? – Queries if the DHCP is opened. :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DHCP {ON|OFF|1|0} – Sets the DHCP state to be used. Return Format: The query returns ON (1) or OFF (0). 2.
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RIGOL :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MANUip? :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MANUip {ON|OFF|1|0} Function: The commands query and set the state of Manual IP. Explanations: :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MANUip? – Queries if Manual IP is enabled. :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MANUip {ON|OFF|1|0} – Sets the state of Manual IP to be used. Return Format: The query returns ON (1) or OFF (0). 4.
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RIGOL 5. :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MASK Command Format: :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MASK? :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MASK Function: The commands query and set the IP mask for LAN connection. Parameter: Name Type Range Default String User-defined 255.255.255.0 Explanations: :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MASK? – Queries the current IP mask. :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:MASK - Sets the IP mask of the multimeter. Parameter is for user-defined.
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RIGOL Return Format: The query returns the current gateway. 7. :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DNS Command Format: :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DNS? :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DNS Function: The commands query and set the DNS server address for LAN connection. Parameter: Name Type Range Default String User-defined 0.0.0.0 Explanations: :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DNS? – Queries the current DNS server address. :UTILity:INTErface:LAN:DNS - Sets the desired DNS server address.
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RIGOL Consecutive Integer 0~30 7 Explanations: :UTILity:INTErface:GPIB:ADDRess? – Queries the current GPIB address. :UTILity:INTErface:GPIB:ADDRess - Sets the desired GPIB address within 0 and 30. Return Format: The query returns the current GPIB address. 9. :UTILity:INTErface:RS232:BAUD Command Format: :UTILity:INTErface:RS232:BAUD? :UTILity:INTErface:RS232:BAUD Function: The commands query and set the baud rate of RS232 port.
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RIGOL Function: The commands query and set the parity bit. Explanations: :UTILity:INTErface:RS232:PARIty? – Queries the current parity bit setting. :UTILity:INTErface:RS232:PARIty {NONE|ODD|EVEN} – Sets the desired parity bit. NONE, ODD, EVEN denotes “no even-odd check, 8 digits of data bit”, “odd check, 7 digits of data bit” and “even check, 7 digits of data bit”, separately. Return Format: The query returns: NONE8BITS, ODD7BITS or EVEN7BITS.
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RIGOL Chapter 4 Compatible Agilent Commands In ths commands system, all the commands and the return format are ASCII characters. Before using them, send the command CMDSET - CMDSET AGILENT firstly to enable the compatible Agilent commands. The system is case insensitive, and supports the key words abbreviation (the abbreviated letters are capitalized to separat from the whole key words).
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RIGOL CALCulate Commands The commands set the calculation operations, which mainly include:            4-2 CALCulate:FUNCtion CALCulate:STATe CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer CALCulate:DB:REFerence CALCulate:DBM:REFerence CALCulate:NULL:OFFSet CALCulate:AVERage:AVERage? CALCulate:AVERage:COUNt? CALCulate:AVERage:MAXimum? CALCulate:AVERage:MINimum? Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
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RIGOL 1. CALCulate:FUNCtion Command Format: CALCulate:FUNCtion {NULL|DB|DBM|AVERage|LIMit} CALCulate:FUNCtion? Function: The commands set and query the calculation function. Explanations: The subsystem must be enabled through CALCulate:STATe {OFF|ON} before using this comamnd. CALCulate:FUNCtion {NULL|DB|DBM|AVERage|LIMit} – Selects the calculation function to be used, the default is NULL. CALCulate:FUNCtion? – Queries the current calculation function.
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RIGOL Explanations: CALCulate:STATe {OFF|ON} - Sets the desired calculation state. CALCulate:STATe? - Queries the current calculation state. Return Format: The query returns: 1 (ON) or 0 (OFF). 3. CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer Command Format: CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer {|MINimum|MAXimum} CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the lower limit of current measurement.
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RIGOL CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer {|MINimum|MAXimum} CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the upper limit of current measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Consecutive Integer ±120% of MAX range 0 Explanations: The command is valid only when the LIMIT function (CALCulate:FUNCtion LIMIT) is enabled under calculation is active (CALCulate:STATe ON).
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RIGOL Explanations: The command is valid only when the dB function (CALCulate:FUNCtion DB) is enabled under calculation is active (CALCulate:STATe ON). CALCulate:DB:REFerence {|MINimum|MAXimum} - Sets the desired dB reference value. CALCulate:DB:REFerence? [MINimum|MAXimum] - Queries the current dB reference value. MIN = -120 dB; MAX = 120 dB; DEF = 0 dB. Return Format: The query returns the dB reference value. 6.
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RIGOL 7. CALCulate:NULL:OFFSet Command Format: CALCulate:NULL:OFFSet {|MINimum|MAXimum} CALCulate:NULL:OFFSet? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The command commands set and query the offset of NULL operation. Parameter: Name Type Range Consecutive Integer ±120% of MAX range Explanations: The command is valid only when the NULL function (CALCulate:FUNCtion NULL) is enabled under calculation is active (CALCulate:STATe ON).
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RIGOL Note the average value could be read any time. Return Format: The query returns the average of all data after calculation. 9. CALCulate:AVERage:COUNt? Command Format: CALCulate:AVERage:COUNt? Function: The command queries the number of data calculated. Explanations: The command is valid only when the calculation function (CALCulate:FUNCtion AVERage) is enabled under calculation is active (CALCulate:STATe ON). Note the number of data could be read any time.
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RIGOL 11. CALCulate:AVERage:MINimum? Command Format: CALCulate:AVERage:MINimum? Function: The command queries the minimum statistic value of current measurement. Explanations: The command is valid only when the calculation function (CALCulate:FUNCtion AVERage) is enabled under calculation is active (CALCulate:STATe ON). Note the minimum data could be read any time. Return Format: The query returns the minimum statistic value of current measurement.
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RIGOL CONFigure Commands The commands set the basic measurement functions and related parameters, such as range and accuracy, which mainly include:            4-10 CONFigure:VOLTage:DC CONFigure:VOLTage:AC CONFigure:CURRent:DC CONFigure:CURRent:AC CONFigure:RESistance CONFigure:FRESistance CONFigure:FREQuency CONFigure:PERiod CONFigure:CONTinuity CONFigure:DIODe CONFigure? Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
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RIGOL 1. CONFigure:VOLTage:DC Command Format: CONFigure:VOLTage:DC {|MIN|MAX|DEF},{|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution for DC voltage measurement, but does not start the measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {200 mV|2 V|20 V |200 V|1000 V|AUTO} AUTO Discrete Refer to Table 4-2 1ppm x range Explanations: The unit is V. For : MIN = 0. 2 (200 mV), MAX = 1000, DEF=AUTO.
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RIGOL The command presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution for AC voltage measurement, but does not start the measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {200 mV|2 V|20 V |200 V|750 V|AUTO} AUTO Discrete Refer to Table 4-2 1ppm x range Explanations: The unit is V. For : MIN = 0. 2 (200 mV), MAX = 750; DEF=AUTO. relates to both the measurement rate and integration time, see Table 4-2. 3.
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RIGOL 4. CONFigure:CURRent:AC Command Format: CONFigure:CURRent:AC {|MIN|MAX|DEF},{|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution for AC current measurement, but does not start the measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {20 mA|200 mA|2 A|10 A |AUTO} AUTO Discrete Refer to Table 4-2 1ppm x range Explanations: The unit is A. For : MIN = 0. 02 (20mA); MAX = 10, DEF=AUTO.
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RIGOL Explanations: The unit is Ω. For : MIN = 200; MAX = 100 000 000, DEF=AUTO. relates to both the measurement rate and integration time, see Table 4-2. 6. CONFigure:FRESistance Command Format: CONFigure:FRESistance {|MIN|MAX|DEF},{|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution for 4-wire resistance measurement, but does not start the measurement.
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RIGOL frequency measurement, but does not start the measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Consecutive Real Number 20 Hz~1 MHz AUTO Discrete {MIN|MAX|DEF} 1ppm x range Explanations: All the units are Hz. The may be 20 Hz~1 MHz, thereinto, MAX = 1 000 000, MIN = 20, DEF is auto range. Note that the multimeter uses one “range” for all inputs between 20Hz-1MHz. 8.
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RIGOL 9. CONFigure:CONTinuity Command Format: CONFigure:CONTinuity Function: The command presets the multimeter for continuity measurement, but does not start the measurement. Explanations: The range is fixed at 2 kΩ. 10. CONFigure:DIODe Command Format: CONFigure:DIODe Function: The command presets the multimeter for diode measurement, but does not start the measurement. 11.
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RIGOL DATA Commands The commands access the data from non-volatile memory, and do some operations such as query and delete, which mainly include:    DATA:FEED RDG_STORE, {"CALCulate"|""} DATA:FEED? DATA:POINts? Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 4-17
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RIGOL 1. DATA:FEED RDG_STORE, {"CALCulate"|""} Command Format: DATA:FEED RDG_STORE, {"CALCulate"|""} Function: The command selects whether readings taken using the INITiate command are stored in the multimeter’s internal memory (default) or not stored at all. Note that the command does not execute any actual operation as restricted by working principle. 2. DATA:FEED? Command Format: DATA:FEED? Function: The command queries the storage state of readings, the returned value is "CALC" or "".
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RIGOL DISPlay Commands The commands control the screen, including:    DISPlay:TEXT DISPlay:TEXT:CLEar DISPlay 1. DISPlay:TEXT Command Format: DISPlay:TEXT DISPlay:TEXT? Function: The commands display and query the strings specified by . 2. DISPlay:TEXT:CLEar Command Format: DISPlay:TEXT:CLEar Function: The command clears the information DISPlay:TEXT . 3.
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RIGOL FETCh? Commands 1. FETCh? Command Format: FETCh? Function: The command transfers the readings stored in internal memory to the output buffer.
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RIGOL INITiate Commands 1. INITiate Command Format: INITiate Function: The command switches the trigger state “Idle” into “Wait-for-trigger”. When the command is received, the multimeter will start measuring if the trigger condition is met. The readings are stored in internal memory (up to 512 readings).
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RIGOL INPut Commands 1. INPut:IMPedance Command Format: INPut:IMPedance:AUTO {OFF|ON} INPut:IMPedance:AUTO? Function: The command enables or disables the auto resistance function. Explanations: Being restricted by working principle, command INPut:IMPedance:AUTO {OFF|ON} is only responsed without practical operation; command INPut:IMPedance:AUTO? Only returns “0”.
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RIGOL MEASure Commands Presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution and executes corresponding measurement, and then sends the readings to the output buffer. The query returns the data stored in output buffer.
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RIGOL 1. MEASure:VOLTage:DC? Command Format: MEASure:VOLTage:DC? {|MIN|MAX|DEF},{|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution and executes DC voltage measurement, and then sends the readings to the output buffer. For the parameter range and other related information, refer to CONFigure:VOLTage:DC. Return Format: The query returns the data stored in output buffer. 2.
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RIGOL The command presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution and executes DC current measurement, and then sends the readings to the output buffer. For the parameter range and other related information, refer to CONFigure:CURRent:DC. Return Format: The query returns the data stored in output buffer. 4.
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RIGOL 6. MEASure:FRESistance? Command Format: MEASure:FRESistance? {|MIN|MAX|DEF},{|MIN|MAX|DEF} Function: The command presets the multimeter as specified range and resolution and executes 4-wire resistance measurement, and then sends the readings to the output buffer. For the parameter range and other related information, refer to CONFigure:FRESistance. Return Format: The query returns the data stored in output buffer. 7.
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RIGOL measurement, and then sends the readings to the output buffer. For the parameter range and other related information, refer to CONFigure:PERiod. Return Format: The query returns the data stored in output buffer. 9. MEASure:CONTinuity? Command Format: MEASure:CONTinuity? Function: The command presets and executes the continuity test and then sends the readings to the output buffer. Explanations: Enable the continuity mesurement. The range is 2 kΩ.
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RIGOL READ? Commands 1. READ? Command Format: READ? Function: The command switches the trigger state “Idle” into “Wait-for-trigger”. When the command is received, the multimeter will start measuring if the trigger condition is met. The readings are transfered to the output buffer.
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RIGOL ROUTe Commands 1. ROUTe:TERMinals? Command Format: ROUTe:TERMinals? Function: The command queries the terminal (the port at the front or real panel) under using. Being restricted by the terminal requirements, the query only returns “FRON”.
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RIGOL SENSe Commands The commands set the measurement parameters such as measurement function, range, precision, integration time, and the bandwidth of AC filter, including:                                4-30 [SENSe:]FUNCtion [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:RANGe [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:RANGe [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:RANGe [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RANGe [SENSe:]RESistance:RANGe [SENSe:]FRESistance:RANGe [SENSe:]FREQuency:VOLTage:RANGe [SENSe:]PERiod:VOLTage:RANGe [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:RANGe:AUTO [SENSe:]V
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RIGOL 1. [SENSe:]FUNCtion Command Format: [SENSe:]FUNCtion "" [SENSe:]FUNCtion? Function: The commands set and query the current measurement function. Parameter: Name Type Range Discrete Refer to Table 4-3 Default — Explanations: [SENSe:]FUNCtion "" – Selects the measurement function to be used. Note this comand has no default value and must be set, see table below. [SENSe:]FUNCtion? – Queries the current measurement function.
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RIGOL The commands set and query the range of DC voltage measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {200 mV|2 V|20 V |200 V|1000 V} 20 V Explanations: [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:RANGe {|MINimum|MAXimum} - Sets the desired range of DC voltage measurement from {200mV|2V|20V|200V|1000V}; thereinto, MIN = 200 mV, MAX = 1000 V and the unit is V. If a 200 mV range is required, enter 0.2 as its parameter.
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RIGOL [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:RANGe? [MINimum|MAXimum] – Queries the range of AC voltage measurement. Return Format: The query returns the range of AC voltage measurement. 4.
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RIGOL Function: The commands set and query the range of AC current measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete { 20 mA|200 mA|2 A|10 A } 200 mA Explanations: [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RANGe {|MINimum|MAXimum} - Sets the desired range of AC current measurement from {20 mA|200 mA|2 A|10 A }; thereinto, MIN = 20 mA, MAX = 10 A and the unit is A. If a 200 mA range is required, enter 0.2 as its parameter.
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RIGOL [SENSe:]RESistance:RANGe? [MINimum|MAXimum] – Queries the current range of 2-wire resistance measurement. Both 2-wire and 4-wire resistance measurements are influenced by this command. All the commands of 2-wire and 4-wire resistance will have influence over the setting of resistance. Return Format: The query returns the range of 2-wire resistance measurement. 7.
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RIGOL 8. [SENSe:]FREQuency:VOLTage:RANGe Command Format: [SENSe:]FREQuency:VOLTage:RANGe {|MINimum|MAXimum} [SENSe:]FREQuency:VOLTage:RANGe? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the voltage range under frequency measurement.
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RIGOL Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete {200 mV|2 V|20 V |200 V|750 V} 20 V Explanations: [SENSe:]PERiod:VOLTage:RANGe {|MINimum|MAXimum} - Sets the desired voltage range under period measurement from {200 mV|2 V|20 V|200 V|750 V}; thereinto, MIN = 200 mV, MAX = 750 V and the unit is V. If a 200 mV range is required, enter 0.2 as its parameter. [SENSe:]PERiod:VOLTage:RANGe? [MINimum|MAXimum] –Queries the current voltage range under period measurement.
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RIGOL 11. [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:RANGe:AUTO Command Format: [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:RANGe:AUTO {ON|OFF} [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:RANGe:AUTO? Function: The commands set and query the auto range state of AC voltage measurement. Explanations: [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:RANGe:AUTO {ON|OFF} - Sets the desired auto range state. If choose ON, the instrument will select a measurement range according to the signal inputted.
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RIGOL 13. [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RANGe:AUTO Command Format: [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RANGe:AUTO {ON|OFF} [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RANGe:AUTO? Function: The commands set and query the auto range state of AC current measurement. Explanations: [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RANGe:AUTO {ON|OFF}} - Sets the desired auto range state. If choose ON, the instrument will select a measurement range according to the signal inputted. [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RANGe:AUTO? – Queries the current auto range state of AC current measurement.
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RIGOL Return Format: The query returns the auto range state of 2-wire resistance measurement. 15. [SENSe:]FRESistance:RANGe:AUTO Command Format: [SENSe:]FRESistance:RANGe:AUTO {ON|OFF} [SENSe:]FRESistance:RANGe:AUTO? Function: The commands set and query the auto range state of 4-wire resistance measurement. Explanations: [SENSe:]FRESistance:RANGe:AUTO {ON|OFF} - Sets the desired auto range state of 4-wire resistance measurement.
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RIGOL [SENSe:]FREQuency:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO {ON|OFF} - Sets the desired auto range state of voltage under frequency measurement. [SENSe:]FREQuency:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO? – Queries the auto range state of voltage under frequency measurement. The maximum range is 750 V and the virtual value of voltage is decided by waveform. Return Format: The query returns the current auto range state of voltage under frequency measurement. 17.
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RIGOL Function: The commands set and query the precision of DC voltage measurement. Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete Refer to Table 4-2 1ppm x range Explanations: [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:RESolution {|MINimum|MAXimum} – Sets the desired precision of DC voltage measurement. [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:RESolution? [MINimum|MAXimum] – Queries the current precision of DC voltage measurement. relates to measurement rate and integration time, refer to Table 4-2.
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RIGOL 4-2. Return Format: The query returns the current precision of AC voltage measurement. 20. [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:RESolution Command Format: [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:RESolution {|MINimum|MAXimum} [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:RESolution? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the precision of DC current measurement.
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RIGOL Parameter: Name Type Range Default Discrete Refer to Table 4-2 1ppm x range Explanations: [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RESolution {|MINimum|MAXimum} – Sets the desired precision of AC current measurement [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:RESolution? [MINimum|MAXimum] – Queries the current precision of AC current measurement. relates to measurement rate and integration time, refer to Table 4-2. Return Format: The query returns the current precision of AC current measurement. 22.
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RIGOL setting of resistance. Return Format: The query returns the current precision of 2-wire resistance measurement. 23. [SENSe:]FRESistance:RESolution Command Format: [SENSe:]FRESistance:RESolution {|MINimum|MAXimum} [SENSe:]FRESistance:RESolution? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the precision of 4-wire resistance measurement.
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RIGOL Function: The commands set and query the integration time for DC voltage measurement. The inputted and returned values are multiple of PLC. Explanations: [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:NPLC {0.02|0.2|1|10|100|MINimum|MAXimum} – Sets the desired integration timeintegration time, MIN = 0.02 PLC, MAX = 100 PLC, and the default is 1 PLC. [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:NPLC? [MINimum|MAXimum] – Queries the current integration time. The integration time relates to resolution and measurement rate, refer to Table 4-2.
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RIGOL 26. [SENSe:]RESistance:NPLC Command Format: [SENSe:]RESistance:NPLC {0.02|0.2|1|10|100|MINimum|MAXimum} [SENSe:]RESistance:NPLC? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the integration time for 2-wire resistance measurement. The inputted and returned values are multiple of PLC. Explanations: [SENSe:]RESistance:NPLC {0.02|0.2|1|10|100|MINimum|MAXimum} – Sets the desired integration time, MIN = 0.02 PLC, MAX = 100 PLC, and the default is 1 PLC.
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RIGOL PLC. [SENSe:]FRESistance:NPLC? [MINimum|MAXimum] – Queries the integration time of 4-wire resistance measurement. The integration time relates to resolution and measurement rate, refer to Table 4-2. Both 2-wire and 4-wire resistance measurements are influenced by this command. All the commands of 2-wire and 4-wire resistance will have influence over the setting of resistance. Return Format: The query returns the current integration time of 4-wire resistance measurement. 28.
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RIGOL Function: The commands set and query the aperture time of period measurement. Explanations: [SENSe:]PERiod:APERture {0.01|0.1|1|MINimum|MAXimum} – Sets the desired aperture time for period measurement. The unit is s, MIN=10ms, MAX=1s, and the default is 100ms. [SENSe:]PERiod:APERture? [MINimum|MAXimum] – Queries the aperture time of period measurement. Return Format: The query returns the current aperture time of period measurement. 30.
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RIGOL 31. [SENSe:]ZERO:AUTO Command Format: [SENSe:]ZERO:AUTO {OFF|ONCE|ON} [SENSe:]ZERO:AUTO? Function: The commands set and query the state of zero function. Explanations: [SENSe:]ZERO:AUTO {OFF|ONCE|ON} Sets the zero function state to be used. Note that the command is only responsed without practical operation as restricted by working principle. [SENSe:]ZERO:AUTO? – Queries the state of zero function. Note the query only returns “0” as restricted by working principle.
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RIGOL SAMPle Commands 1. SAMPle:COUNt Command Format: SAMPle:COUNt {|MINimum|MAXimum} SAMPle:COUNt? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the sample number of the multimeter. Explanations: could be 1~2000. MIN=1, MAX=2000. Return Format: The query returns the sample number of the multimeter.
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RIGOL TRIGger Commands The commands set the trigger parameters such as trigger times, delay time and others. Command “SENSe:: RANGe:AUTO OFF” is suggested to be used for disabling auto range function, and the commands “SENSe::RANGe, CONFigure” or “MEASure?” is for seting range manually.
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RIGOL 1. TRIGger:COUNt Command Format: TRIGger:COUNt {|MINimum|MAXimum|INFinite} TRIGger:COUNt? [MINimum|MAXimum] Function: The commands set and query the trigger times used in multimeter. Parameter: Name Type Range of Values Default Consecutive Integer 1~2000 Parameters must be set Explanations: TRIGger:COUNt {|MINimum|MAXimum|INFinite} - Sets the trigger times to be used. TRIGger:COUNt? [MINimum|MAXimum] - Queries the current trigger times.
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RIGOL TRIGger:DELay {|MINimum|MAXimum} - Sets the desired delay time TRIGger:DELay? [MINimum|MAXimum] - Queries the delay time between trigger and measurement. Return Format: The query returns the the delay time between trigger and measurement. 3. TRIGger:DELay:AUTO Command Format: TRIGger:DELay:AUTO {ON|OFF} TRIGger:DELay:AUTO? Function: The commands set and query the state of delay function in auto trigger mode.
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RIGOL TRIGger:SOURce? – Queries the current trigger source. The possible return value is IMMediate, EXTernal and BUS; thereinto, IMMediate denotes the trigger signal will be generated immediately; EXTernal denotes the external trigger source on the rear panel will be used; BUS (software trigger) denotes the command “*TRG” should be used when the instrument is in “waiting trigger”.
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RIGOL Chapter 5 Compatible Fluke Commands In this system, all the parameters and the returned formats are ASCII characters with case insensitive.
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RIGOL Function Commands The commands enable the basic measurement funtions of the instrument, which are equal to the corresponding buttons at the front panel, including:           5-2 AAC ADC CLR2 CONT DIODE FREQ FUNC OHMS VAC VDC Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
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RIGOL 1. AAC Command Format: AAC AAC2 Function: The commands enable the AC current measurement for both main and vice display. Explanations: AAC - Enables the AC Current measurement function of main display. AAC2 - Enables the AC Current measurement function of vice display. 2. ADC Command Format: ADC ADC2 Function: The commands enable the DC current measurement for both main and vice display. Explanations: ADC - Enables the DC Current measurement function of main display.
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RIGOL 4. CONT Command Format: CONT Function: The command enables the Continuity test of main display. 5. DIODE Command Format: DIODE Function: The command enables the Diode test of main display. 6. FREQ Command Format: FREQ FREQ2 Function: The command enables the Frequency measurement function of both main and vice display. Explanations: FREQ - Enables the frequency measurement function of main display. FREQ2 - Enables the frequency measurement function of vice display. 7.
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RIGOL The command queries the identifiers of selected function on the main or vice display. Explanations: FUNC1? - Queries the current measurement funtion of main display. FUNC2? - Queries the current measurement funtion of vice display. If the vice display is disabled, an error may be generated when using FUNC2?. Return Format: The query returns the identifiers of current measurement. FUNC1? - The query may return: AAC, ADC, CONT, DIODE, FREQ, OHMS, VAC, VDC.
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RIGOL Explanations: VAC - Enables the AC voltage measurement function of main display. VAC2 - Enables the AC voltage measurement function of vice display. 10. VDC Command Format: VDC VDC2 Function: The command enables the DC voltage measurement of both main and vice display. Explanations: VDC - Enables the DC voltage measurement function of main display. VDC2 - Enables the DC voltage measurement function of vice display.
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RIGOL Function Regulation Commands The commands enable the regulator of the multimeter, which are equal to the math function at the front panel, including:                DB DBCLR DBREF HOLD HOLDCLR HOLDTHRESH MAX MAXSET MIN MINSET MMCLR MOD? REL RELCLR RELSET Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 5-7
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RIGOL 1. DB Command Format: DB Function: The command enables dB operation. Explanations: The unit of the readings shown on the main display is dB. 2. DBCLR Command Format: DBCLR Function: The command disables dB operation. 3. DBREF Command Format: DBREF DBREF? Function: The commands query and set the reference impedance of dB. Explanations: The value should be within the in table 5-1, or else, errors may occur.
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RIGOL Table 5-1 Reference impedance Parameter Reference impedance Parameter Reference impedance 1 2 12 150 2 4 13 250 3 8 14 300 4 16 15 500 5 50 16 600 6 75 17 800 7 93 18 900 8 110 19 1000 9 124 20 1200 10 125 21 8000 11 135 Return Format: The query returns the parameter relates to selected reference impedance. 4. HOLD Command Format: HOLD Function: The command enables the multimeter enter Touch Hold mode.
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RIGOL The command enables the multimeter exit Touch Hold mode and back to its normal state. 6. HOLDTHRESH Command Format: HOLDTHRESH HOLDTHRESH? Function: The commands set and query the threshold for HOLD measurement. Explanations: HOLDTHRESH - Sets the HOLD threshold to , should be 1, 2, 3 or 4 (which are 0.01%, 0.1%, 1%, 10%, respectively), or else errors may occur. HOLDTHRESH? - Queries the threshold of HOLD measurement.
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RIGOL 8. MAXSET Command Format: MAXSET Function: The command enables the multimeter enter MAX operation with as maximum. Explanations: could be a signed integer, a signed real number without exponent, or a signed real number with exponent, and the new value must be greater than last one. IF is overrange, an Execution Error may generate. The auto range function is disabled in this mode. 9.
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RIGOL Explanations: could be a signed integer, a signed real number without exponent, or a signed real number with exponent, and the new value must be less than last one. IF is overrange, an Execution Error may generate. The auto range function is disabled in this mode. 11. MMCLR Command Format: MMCLR Function: The command enables the multimeter exit the MIN MAX mode, meanwhile the stored minimum and maximum are lost.
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RIGOL 13. REL Command Format: REL Function: The command enables the multimeter enter the REL mode, using the value shown on the main display as the relative base. 14. RELCLR Command Format: RELCLR Function: The command enables the multimeter exit the REL mode and backs into ranging mode. The range selected is the one prior to REL. 15.
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RIGOL Range and Rate Commands The commands set and query the measuring range and the speed, which are equal to the corresponding buttons at the front panel, including:     5-14 AUTO FIXED RANGE RATE Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
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RIGOL 1. AUTO Command Format: AUTO AUTO? Function: The commands set and query the auto range mode of the multimeter. Explanations: AUTO - Enables the multimeter enter the auto range mode. If the mode is forbidden to be selected (as the Diode and Continuity function are active), an Execute error may generate. AUTO? – Queries if the multimeter is in auto range mode. Return Format: The query returns 1(Yes) or 0 (No). 2.
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RIGOL on) currently used. RANGE1? – Queries the current range selected by main display. RANGE2? – Queries the current range selected by vice display. If the display is disabled, an Execute error will generate. Table 5-2 Range of every function No.
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RIGOL Measurement Commands The commands query the measured results shown on the main or vice display, including:   MEAS VAL Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 5-17
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RIGOL 1. MEAS Command Format: MEAS? MEAS1? MEAS2? Function: MEAS? - Queries the measured value of the multimeter. If both the two displays are opened, the query returns 2 values, or else only the value on main display is returned. MEAS1? - Queries the measured value from main display. MEAS2? - Queries the measured value from vice display. If the display is disabled, an Execute error may generate. 2. VAL Command Format: VAL? VAL1? VAL2? Function: VAL? - Queries the measured value of the multimeter.
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RIGOL Compare Commands The subcommands campare if the value measured by the multimeter is higher than, lower than or just within the specified range, which mainly include:      COMP COMPCLR COMPHI COMPLO HOLDCLR Programming Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 5-19
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RIGOL 1. COMP Command Format: COMP COMP? Function: COMP – Enables the multimeter enter COMP mode, the Touch-Hold is enabled automatically (or you can use HOLDCLR command to disable it). COMP? - Queries the last comparison. Return Format: The query returns the last comparison.
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RIGOL 4. COMPLO Command Format: COMPLO Function: The command sets the lower limit of COMP mode. Explanations: could be a signed integer or a signed real number. 5. HOLDCLR Command Format: HOLDCLR Function: The command enables the multimeter exit the Touch Hold function and back to its normal work, but not exit COMP mode.
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RIGOL Trigger Commands 1. TRIGGER Command Format: TRIGGER TRIGGER? Function: The commands set and query the trigger type. Explanations: Parameter could only be type 1 and the query returns 1 only as restricted by working principle.
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RIGOL Format Commands 1. FORMAT Command Format: FORMAT FORMAT? Function: The commands set and query the output format. Explanations: could be 1 or 2. 1 denotes a measured value without unit, 2 permits the unit following the value.
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RIGOL Reading Commands 1. SERIAL? Command Format: SERIAL? Function: The command reads the serial number of the multimeter.
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RIGOL Chapter 6 Application Examples This chapter gives some measurement examples based on commands, which will help you use the multimeter effectively. These applications assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of the multimeter. The serial number before each command is used to number the current command, not the content of command. The contents between “/ *” and “* /” after each command are explanations for helping users understand.
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RIGOL Example 1: Reading Statistic Purpose: To implement the maximum statistic through commands.
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RIGOL The programming implementations——Agilent Commands 0 1 2 cmdset agilent /* Select Agilent commands */ *CLS /* Clear the instrument state */ *IDN? /* Query the equipment ID and confirm if the multimeter works normally */ 3 /*Return Format: RIGOL Technologies,DM3058,DM3A020080808,99.00.00.00.00.
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RIGOL Example 2: Eliminating the Impedance Errors on Test leads Purpose: To eliminate the impedance errors on test leads.
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RIGOL magnitude comparing with the result in line 9 after the REL operation has been compeleted, so, test succeed.
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RIGOL The programming implementations——Agilent Commands 0 cmdset agilent /* Select Agilent commands */ 1 *CLS /* Clear the instrument state */ 2 *IDN? /* Query the equipment ID and confirm if the multimeter works normally */ 3 /* Return RIGOL Technologies, DM3058, DM3A020080808, 99.00.00.00.00.00*/ 4 conf:res min /* Enable the resistance measurement.
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RIGOL Example 3: dBm Measurement Purpose: Execute the dBm measurement through command. dBm is frequently used in Audio signal measurement and analysis. The programming implementations——RIGOL Commands 0 *RST /* Reset the instrument */ 1 cmdset rigol /* Select Agilent commands */ 2 *IDN? /* Query the equipment ID and confirm if the multimeter works normally */ 3 /* Return RIGOL Technologies,DM3058,DM3A020080808,99.00.00.00.00.
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RIGOL The programming implementations——Agilent Commands 0 *cls /* Clear the instrument state */ 1 cmdset agilent /* Select Agilent commands */ 2 *IDN? /* Query the equipment ID and confirm if the multimeter works normally */ 3 meas:res? auto /* Enable the resistance measurement, auto range; and return the measured value */ 4 /* The returned value is used as the reference resistance for dBm measurement */ 5 conf:volt:ac auto /* Enable AC voltage measuring function and use auto range */ 6 calc:stat on /* Ena
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RIGOL Example 4: dB Measurement Purpose: Use commands to perform dB measurement. dB is a common measurement unit, which is frequently used in electrician, wireless, mechanics, oscillatory surge, mechanical power, acoustics and some other fields.
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RIGOL 2. 3. 6-10 not corresponding query command. The return value of command in line 8 is “dB reference value”, not the dB measured result. Use RIGOL commands if both the dB measurement function and returned value are required.
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RIGOL Example 5: P/F Testing Purpose: Use commands to perform a P/F test. P/F operation prompts for the over range voltage signal according to upper/lower limits, and gives a beep (if the beeper is open).
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RIGOL The programming implementations——Agilent Commands 0 *CLS /* Clear the instrument state */ 1 cmdset agilent /**Select Agilent commands */ 2 *IDN? /* Query the equipment ID and confirm if the multimeter works normally */ 3 /* Connect the test leads for DC voltage measurement */ 4 conf:volt:dc /* Set the DC voltage measuring function and the range */ 5 calc:stat on /* Enable the math function */ 6 calc:lim:low /* Set the lower limit to value1*/ 7 calc:lim:upp /* Set the upper l
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RIGOL Example 6: Reading Hold “Reading Hold” function can get a stable reading and hold it on the screen even when test lead pens are removed.
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RIGOL Example 7: Querying the Status Register The status register provided enables user to diagnose the current error operation on the basis of its query function, searching the error reason. For the detailed commands, refer to Chapter 2. The commands system of status register is in common use in all RIGOL, Fluke and Agilent, take RIGOL commands for example.
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RIGOL operation status register */ 21 Return 256 22 *ESR? /* Query the event register of the event status register */ 23 Return 0 24 :status:questionable? /* Query the event register of the questionable status register */ 25 Return 0 26 :status:operation?/* Query the event register of the operation status register */ 27 Return 256 28 *cls /* Clear the status */ 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 :measure:voltage:dc? /* Enable DC voltage function and make measu
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RIGOL 56 Return 288 /* change status, execute the single trigger once and enter “wait to trigger” status */ Explanations: 1. Commands in line 2, 28 and 43 clear the current status (the value of the event status register and the error queue) of the status register. By using it every time when you query the register status, the interferences by existing information may be suppressed 2. Commands in line 3~6 set the enable register of each register.
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RIGOL Example 8: Querying the Error Information The status register provided enables user to diagnose the current error operation on the basis of its query function, searching the error reason. For the detailed commands, refer to Chapter 2. As the commands system of status register is in common use in all RIGOL, Fluke and Agilent, take RIGOL commands for example.
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RIGOL 25 Return 4 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 *cls :function:diode :calculate:statistic:min? SYST:ERR? Return “setting unacceptable” *esr? Return 8 /*Beeping*/ Explanations: 1. Commands in line 2, 9, 15, 21 and 26 clear the current status of the status register, the value of the event status register and the error queue. Execute “*cls” every time when you input new command for quering the register status, in order to suppress interference by information existed in register. 2.
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RIGOL Appendix Incompatible Agilent Commands MEASure:VOLTage:DC:RATio {|MIN|MAX|DEF},{|MIN|MAX|DEF} CONFigure:VOLTage:DC:RATio {|MIN|MAX|DEF},{|MIN|MAX|DEF} [SENSe:]FUNCtion "VOLTage:DC:RATio" CALibration? CALibration:COUNt? CALibration:SECure:CODE CALibration:SECure:STATe {OFF|ON}, CALibration:SECure:STATe? CALibration:STRing CALibration:STRing? CALibration:VALue Incompatible Fluke Commands AACDC* VACDC* DBPOWER DIODE2 ^C (CNT