Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual Section 14: SCPI command reference
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:STATe <b>
This command is used to control the top and bottom displays of the message.
Usage
:DISPlay[:WINDow[1]]:TEXT:STATe <b>
:DISPlay:WINDow2:TEXT:STATe <b>
:STATe?
<b>
 0 or OFF: Disable text message for specified display
 1 or ON: Enable text message for specified display
Details
These commands enable and disable the text message modes. When enabled, a defined message is
displayed. When disabled, the message is removed from the display.
GPIB operation: A user-defined text message remains displayed only as long as the instrument is in
remote. Taking the instrument out of remote (by pressing the LOCAL key or sending LOCAL 27),
cancels the message and disables the text message mode.
RS-232 operation: A user-defined text message can only be canceled by using this command to
disable the message or by cycling power.
Also see
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Keithley 6517B Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English