Keithley S530 User Manual

Section
3: LPTLib command reference S530/S540 KTE Linear Parametric Test Library (LPTLib) User's Manual
3-54 S530-900-01 Rev. E / September 2017
pgu_select
This deprecated command selects a pulse generator unit on which to modify a pulse output channel.
Usage
int pgu_select(int instr_id)
instr_id
The instrument identification code
Details
This function has been deprecated, but it remains to support older code. This command should not be
used in any new code that you develop.
pgu_trig
This command triggers the first pulse generator unit and outputs the waveforms (this command is for compatibility
with previous versions of this software).
Usage
istat = int pgu_trig(int instr_id);
instr_id
The instrument identification code
Details
This command returns a 0 if executed without error; a negative number indicates an error.
This command is similar to using the pgu_trig_unit(1) command.
Example
pgu_trig(PGU1)
Triggers the first pulse generator unit (PGU1).
Also see
pgu_delay (on page 3-48)
pgu_trig_burst (on page 3-55)
pgu_trig_unit (on page 3-56)

Keithley S530 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	S530
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Information

Introduction

Overview of the manual's structure and content.

Manual Contents

Details the structure and information presented in each section.

Linear Parametric Test Library (LPTLib)

Introduction

Introduces the Keithley LPTLib as a low-level software interface for parametric testers.

Measuring

Discusses the tester's ability to make measurements, including ordinary, integrated, and averaged.

Ranging

Discusses automatic range selection (autoranging) and its features like smart and sticky ranging.

Optimizing Test Sequences

Introduces methods to optimize the S530/S540 for faster operation.

LPTLib Command Reference

Conventions Used in this Manual

Explains conventions like case-sensitivity and parameter formatting.

Source Commands

Lists commands for controlling sources like forceX, limitX, pulseX.

Measure Commands

Lists commands for measurements like avgX, bmeasX, intgX.

Pulse Generator Commands

Lists commands for pulse generator units (PGU) like pgu_current_limit, pgu_delay.

Error Definitions

Result Values Indicating an Error

Table of error values returned as measured results and their meanings.

Error Messages

Lists error messages with numbers, descriptions, and remarks.