Section 14: SCPI command reference Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual
14-150 6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015
:TIMer <n>
This command is used to set the interval for the scan layer timer and measure layer.
Usage
:ARM:[SEQuence[1]]:LAYer2:TIMer <n>
:TRIGger:[SEQuence[1]]:TIMer <n>
:TIMer?
:TIMer? DEFault
:TIMer? MINimum
:TIMer? MAXimum
<n>
ï‚· 0.001 to 999999.999: Specify timer interval in seconds
ï‚· DEFault: 0.1 second
ï‚· MINimum: 0.001 second
ï‚· MAXimum: 999999.999 seconds
Details
These commands are used to set the interval for the scan layer and measure layer timers. Note that
the timer is in effect only if the timer is the selected control source. Also, note that the arm layer (Arm
Layer 1) does not use a timer.*
Also see
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:SIGNal
This command is used to bypass the arm, scan, and measure control sources.
Usage
:ARM[:SEQuence[1]][:LAYer[1]]:SIGNal
:ARM[:SEQuence[1]]:LAYer2:SIGNal
:TRIGger[:SEquence[1]]:SIGNal
Details
These action commands are used to bypass the specified control source and also when you do not
wish to wait for the programmed event. Keep in mind that the instrument must be waiting for the
appropriate event when the command is sent. Otherwise, an error occurs and this command is
ignored.
Also see
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