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Programming the Test Set
IEEE Common GPIB Commands
Status Byte Query
Returns the value of the status byte register without erasing its contents.
Trigger
This command triggers the instrument. Use the :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce command to select the
trigger source.
Self Test Query
This query performs the internal self-test routines and returns a number indicating the success of the
testing. A zero is returned if the test is successful, 1 if it fails.
Wait-to-Continue
This command causes the instrument to wait until all overlapped commands are completed before
Status Bits/OPC dependencies: Service Request Enable Register (all bits, 0 – 7).
Initial S/W Revision: Prior to A.02.00
Remote Command: *STB?
Example: *STB? Returns a decimal value for the bits in the status byte register.
For example, if a 16 is returned, it indicates that bit 5 is set and one of the
conditions monitored in the standard event status register is set.
Notes: See related command *CLS.
Status Bits/OPC dependencies: Status Byte Register (all bits, 0 – 7).
Initial S/W Revision: Prior to A.02.00
Key Path:
No equivalent key. See related keys Single and Restart.
Remote Command: *TRG
Example: *TRG Triggers the instrument to take a sweep or start a measurement,
depending on the current instrument settings.
Notes: See related command :INITiate:IMMediate.
Initial S/W Revision: Prior to A.02.00
Remote Command: *TST?
Example: *TST? Runs the self-test routines and returns 0=passed, 1=some part failed.
Initial S/W Revision: Prior to A.02.00