7: TSP command reference Series 2600B System SourceMeter® Instrument
7-174 2600BS-901-01 Rev. B / May 2013
serial.databits
This attribute configures character width (data bits) for the RS-232 port.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
Usage
bits = serial.databits
serial.databits = bits
An integer representing the character width (7 or 8)
Details
A new data width setting takes effect when the command to change it is processed.
Allow ample time for the command to be processed before attempting to communicate with the
instrument again. If possible, set the character width from one of the other command interfaces or
from the front panel.
The reset function has no effect on data bits.
Example
Also see
RS-232 interface operation (on page 2-108)
serial.baud (on page 7-173)
serial.flowcontrol (on page 7-174)
serial.parity (on page 7-175)
serial.flowcontrol
This attribute configures flow control for the RS-232 port.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
"none" (serial.FLOW_NONE)
Usage
flow = serial.flowcontrol
serial.flowcontrol = flow
A string representing flow control configuration; set to:
• "none" or serial.FLOW_NONE (selects no flow control)
•
or
(selects hardware flow control)