Keithley 3720-ST User Manual

Section 11: TSP command reference Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
11-8 3700AS-901-01 Rev. D/June 2018
TSP commands
The TSP commands available for the instrument are listed in alphabetic order.
beeper.beep()
This function generates an audible tone.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Function
Yes
Usage
beeper.beep(duration, frequency)
duration
The amount of time to play the tone (0.001 s to 100 s)
frequency
The frequency of the tone in Hertz (Hz)
Details
You can use the beeper of the Series 3700A 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 11-8)
beeper.enable
This command allows you to turn the beeper on or off.
Type
TSP-Link accessible
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Attribute (RW)
Yes
Recall setup
Instrument reset
Saved setup
Create configuration script
1 (beeper.ON)
Usage
state = beeper.enable
beeper.enable = state
state
Disable the beeper: beeper.OFF or 0
Enable the beeper: beeper.ON or 1
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.

Keithley 3720-ST Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	3720-ST
Category	Multimeter
Language	English