National Instruments NI-488.2 NI-488.2 User Manual

Chapter 7 Interactive Control Utility
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TestSys addrlist Cause multiple devices to perform self-tests.
Trigger address Trigger a device.
TriggerList addrlist Trigger multiple devices.
WaitSRQ Wait for service request.
Table 7-4. Auxiliary Functions in Interactive Control
Function Description
set udname Select active device or interface where udname is the symbolic name of the
new device or interface (for example,
dev1 or gpib0). Call ibfind or ibdev
initially to open each device or interface.
set 488.2 v Start using multi-device NI-488.2 calls for interface v.
help Display the Interactive Control utility online help.
help option Display help information about option, where option is any NI-488.2
or auxiliary call (for example,
help ibwrt or help set).
! Repeat previous function.
– Turn OFF display.
+ Turn ON display.
n * function Execute function n times where function represents the correct Interactive
Control function syntax.
n * ! Execute previous function n times.
$ filename Execute indirect file where filename is the pathname of a file that contains
Interactive Control functions to be executed.
buffer option Set type of display used for buffers. Valid options are full, brief, ascii,
and
off. Default is full.
q Exit or quit.
Table 7-3. Syntax for Multi-Device NI-488.2 Calls in Interactive Control (Continued)
Syntax Description

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Brand	National Instruments
Model	NI-488.2 NI-488.2
Category	Software
Language	English