System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 7:
2600BS-901-01 Rev. B / May 2013 7-7
TSP commands
beeper.beep()
generates an audible tone.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Affected by Where saved Default value
Usage
beeper.beep(duration, frequency)
The amount of time to play the tone in seconds (0.1 to 100)
The frequency of the tone in Hertz (Hz)
Details
You can use the beeper of the Series 2600B to provide an audible signal at a specified frequency and time
duration. For example, you can use the beeper to signal the end of a lengthy sweep.
The beeper will not sound if it is disabled. It can be disabled or enabled with the beeper enable command, or
through the front panel.
Example
beeper.enable = beeper.ON
beeper.beep(2, 2400)
Enables the beeper and generates a
two-second, 2400 Hz tone.
Also see
beeper.enable (on page 7-7)
beeper.enable
This command allows you to turn the beeper on or off.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
Recall setup
Instrument reset
Usage
state = beeper.enable
beeper.enable = state
Disable the beeper: beeper.OFF or 0
Enable the beeper:
or
Details
This command enables or disables the beeper. When enabled, a beep signals that a front-panel key has been
pressed. Disabling the beeper also disables front-panel key clicks.