8: TSP command reference Model DMM7510 7½ Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter
8-66 DMM7510-901-01 Rev. B / May 2015
display.lightstate
This attribute sets the light output level of the front-panel display.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
Attribute (RW) Yes Power cycle Not applicable display.STATE_LCD_50
Usage
brightness = display.lightstate
display.lightstate = brightness
The brightness of the display:
• Full brightness: display.STATE_LCD_100
• 75 % brightness: display.STATE_LCD_75
• 50 % brightness: display.STATE_LCD_50
• 25 % brightness: display.STATE_LCD_25
• Display off: display.STATE_LCD_OFF
• Display, key lights, and all indicators off:
Details
This command changes the light output of the front panel when a test requires different instrument
illumination levels.
The change in illumination is temporary. The normal backlight settings are restored after a power
cycle. You can use this to reset a display that is already dimmed by the front-panel Backlight Dimmer.
Screen life is affected by how long the screen is on at full brightness. The higher the brightness
setting and the longer the screen is bright, the shorter the screen life.
Example
display.lightstate = display.STATE_LCD_50
Set the display brightness to 50 %.
Also see
Adjust the backlight brightness and dimmer (on page 2-10)