Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Model 2461
Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 6:
SCPI command reference
2461-901-01 A/November 2015 6-95
:SOURce[1]:<function>:<x>LIMit[:LEVel]:TRIPped?
This command indicates if the source exceeded the limits that were set for the selected measurements.
Type Affected by Where saved Default value
Query only
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Usage
:SOURce[1]:CURRent:VLIMit[:LEVel]:TRIPped?
:SOURce[1]:VOLTage:ILIMit[:LEVel]:TRIPped?
Details
You can use this command to check the limit state of the source.
If the limits were exceeded, the instrument clamps the source to keep the source within the set limits.
If the source did not exceed the set limits, the return is 0. If the source did exceed the set limits, the
return is 1.
Example 1
SOUR:CURR:VLIM:TRIP?
Returns a value that indicates whether or
not the source exceeded the current limits.
Example 2
SOUR:VOLT:ILIM:TRIP?
Return value indicates whether or not the
source has exceeded the voltage limits.
Also see
:SOURce[1]:<function>:<x>LIMit[:LEVel] (on page 6-94)
:SOURce[1]:FUNCtion[:MODE]
This command contains the source function, which can be voltage or current.
Type Affected by Where saved Default value
Command and query
Recall settings
Instrument reset
Power cycle
Source configuration list
Save settings
Source configuration list
VOLT
Usage
:SOURce[1]:FUNCtion[:MODE] <function>
:SOURce[1]:FUNCtion[:MODE]?
<function>
Voltage source function:
VOLTage
Current source function: CURRent

Keithley 2461 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2461
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English