Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual Section 14: SCPI command reference
6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015 14-145
:INITiate commands
[:IMMediate]
This command is used to take the Model 6517B out of the idle state.
Usage
:INITiate[:IMMediate]
Details
This command takes the Model 6517B out of the idle state. After all programmed operations are completed, the
instrument leaves the trigger layers and returns to the idle state if continuous initiation is disabled.
Also see
:CONTinuous <b> (on page 14-145)
:CONTinuous <b>
This command is used to control continuous initiation.
Usage
:INITiate:CONTinuous <b>
:CONTinuous?
<b>
 0 or OFF: Disable continuous initiation
 1 or ON: Enable continuous initiation
Details
When continuous initiation is selected (ON), the instrument is taken out of the idle state. At the
conclusion of all programmed operations, the instrument returns to Arm Layer 1.
Also see
None

Keithley 6517B Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	6517B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English