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Catalogue
SCPI Command ................................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction to the SCPI Language ........................................................................................... 2
Syntax Conventions .................................................................................................................. 2
Command Separators ................................................................................................................ 3
Using the MIN, MAX and DEF Parameters ............................................................................. 3
Querying Parameter Settings..................................................................................................... 3
IEEE-488.2 Common Commands ............................................................................................. 4
SCPI Parameter Types....................................................................................................................... 5
Command in this Manual .................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.
ABORt ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.
FETCh? ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.
INITiate[:IMMediate] ............................................................................................... 8
1.4.
OUTPut:TRIGger:SLOPe ......................................................................................... 9
1.5.
R? ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.6.
READ? .................................................................................................................... 11
1.7.
SAMPle:COUNt ..................................................................................................... 12
1.8.
UNIT:TEMPerature {C|F|K} UNIT:TEMPerature?................................................ 13
System Command ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 CALCulate Subsystem ...................................................................................................... 14
2.2 CALCulate:LIMit Subsystem ........................................................................................... 15
2.3 CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram Subsystem .......................................................... 19
2.4 CALCulate:SCALe Subsystem ......................................................................................... 26
2.5 CALCulate:AVERage Subsystem ..................................................................................... 31
2.6 CONFigure Subsystem ..................................................................................................... 35
2.7 DATA Subsystem .............................................................................................................. 44
2.8 MEASure Subsystem ........................................................................................................ 46
2.9 SENSe Subsystem Introduction ........................................................................................ 54
2.10 SYSTem Subsystem ........................................................................................................ 90
2.11 TRIGger Subsystem ........................................................................................................ 92

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SIGLENTSCPI Command
Introduction to the SCPI Language
SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) is an ASCII-based
programming language for test and measurement instruments. SCPI commands use ahierarchical structure known as a tree system. Associated commands are grouped undera common node or root, thus forming subsystems. A portion of the SENSe subsystem
illustrates this, below.
SENSe:
VOLTage:
DC:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
DC:RANGe? [MINimum | MAXimum | DEFault]
SENSe is the root keyword of the command, VOLTage is a second-level keyword, and DC
is a third-level keyword. A colon ( : ) separates consecutive keywords.

Syntax Conventions
The command syntax format is illustrated below:
VOLTage:DC:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
Most commands (and some parameters) are a mixture of upper- and lower-case letters.
The upper-case letters indicate the command's abbreviated spelling, which yields shorter
program lines. For better program readability, use the long form.
For example, consider the keyword VOLTage, above. You can type VOLT or VOLTage inany combination of upper- or lower-case letters. Therefore, VolTaGe, volt and Volt are all
acceptable. Other forms, such as VOL and VOLTAG, will generate an error.
Braces ( { } ) enclose the parameter choices. The braces are not sent with thecommand string.
 A vertical bar ( | ) separates parameter choices. For example,{<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF} in the above command indicates that you can specify anumeric range parameter, or "MIN", "MAX" or "DEF". The bar is not sent with thecommand string.
 Angle brackets ( < > ) indicate that you must specify a value for the enclosed
parameter. For example, the above syntax statement shows the <range> parameterin angle brackets. Do not send the brackets with the command string. You mustspecify a value for the parameter (for example "VOLT:DC:RANG 10") unless you
select one of the other options shown in the syntax (for example "VOLT:DC:RANG
MIN").
 Optional parameters are enclosed in square brackets ( [ ] ). The brackets are not sentwith the command string. If you do not specify a value for an optional parameter, theinstrument uses a default value.
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Command Separators
A colon ( : ) separates consecutive different levels of keywords.. You must insert a blankspace to separate a parameter from a command keyword. If a command requires morethan one parameter, separate adjacent parameters using a comma:
CONF:VOLT:DC 20,1
A semicolon ( ; ) separates commands within the same subsystem and can also
minimize typing. For example, the following string:
TRIG:COUNT 2;SOUR EXT
Equivalent to the following two commands:
TRIG:COUNT 2
TRIG:SOUR EXT
Use a colon and a semicolon to link commands from different subsystems. For example,
in the following example, an error is generated if you do not use both the colon andsemicolon:
TRIG:COUN 2;:SAMP:COUN 2

Using the MIN, MAX and DEF Parameters
For many commands, you can substitute "MIN" or "MAX" in place of a parameter. In somecases you may also substitute "DEF". For example, consider The following example:
VOLTage:DC:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
Instead of selecting a specific value for the <range> parameter, you can substitute MIN to
set the range to its minimum value, MAX to set the range to its maximum value or DEF to
set the range to its default value.

Querying Parameter Settings
You can query the current value of most parameters by adding a question mark ( ? ) to thecommand. For example,The following example sets the trigger count to 10
measurements:
TRIG:COUN 10
You can then query the count value by sending:
TRIG:COUN?
You can also query the minimum or maximum count allowed as follows:
TRIG:COUN? MIN
TRIG:COUN? MAX

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IEEE-488.2 Common Commands
The IEEE-488.2 standard defines a set of common commands that perform functions
such as reset, self-test andstatus operations. Common commands always begin with an asterisk ( * ), are threecharacters in length and may
include one or more parameters. The command keyword is separated from the firstparameter by a blank space. Use asemicolon ( ; ) to separate multiple commands as shown below:*RST; *CLS; *ESE 32; *OPC?

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SCPI Parameter Types
The SCPI language defines several data formats to be used in program messages andresponse messages.
Numeric Parameters
Commands that require numeric parameters will accept all commonly used decimal
representations of numbers including optional signs, decimal points, and scientificnotation. Special values for numeric parameters such as MIN,MAX and DEF are also
accepted. You can also send engineering unit suffixes with numeric parameters (e.g., M, k,m or u). If a command accepts only certain specific values, the instrument willautomatically round the input numeric parameters to the accepted values. The following
command requires a numeric parameter for the range value:
VOLTage:DC:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
Because the SCPI parser is case-insensitive, there is some confusion over the letter "M"(or "m"). For your convenience, the instrument interprets "mV" (or "MV") as millivolts,
but "MHZ" (or "mhz") as megahertz. Likewise "MΩ" (or "mΩ") is interpreted as megΩ.
You can use the prefix "MA" for mega. For example, "MAV" is interpreted as megavolts.
Discrete Parameters
Discrete parameters are used to program settings that have a limited number of values(like IMMediate, EXTernal or BUS). They have a short form and a long form just likecommand keywords. You can mix upper- and lower-case letters. Query responses will
always return the short form in all upper-case letters. The following example requires
discrete parameters for the temperature units:
UNIT:TEMPerature{C|F|K}
Boolean Parameters
Boolean parameters represent a single binary condition that is either true or false. For afalse condition, the instrument will accept "OFF" or "0". For a true condition, the instrument
will accept "ON" or "1". When you query a Boolean setting, the instrument will always
return "0" or "1". The following example requires a Boolean parameter:
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Command in this Manual

1.1. ABORt
Aborts a measurement in progress, returning the instrument to the trigger idle state.
Pameter

Typical Return(none)(none)

Abort a measurement in progress:

TRIG:SOUR IMM
TRIG:COUN 10
INIT
ABOR

//Set the trigger source for immediate trigger//Set the trigger source for 10 times//Set the trigger state for “wait for trigger”//Interrupt the measurement

This command may be used to abort a measurement when the instrument is waiting for a
trigger, or for aborting a long measurement or series of measurements.

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1.2. FETCh?
Waits for measurements to complete and copies all available measurements to the
instrument's output buffer. The readings remain in reading memory.
Parameter

Typical Return(none)-5.75122019E-04, -5.77518360E-04,-5.73923848E-04, -5.76020647E-04

Set the trigger source for immediate trigger,the INIT command will instrument in"waiting for trigger" state, in the immediate trigger condition, measurements will
immediately be triggered and the measurement results are sent to themeasurement of memory,The FETCh? query transfers the measurement fromreading memory to the
instrument's output buffer.
TRIG:SOUR IMM//Set the trigger source for immediate trigger
TRIG:COUN 10//Set the trigger source for 10 times
INIT//Set the trigger state for “wait for trigger”
FETC?
//Read the resulting measurement value

The FETch? query does not erase measurements from the reading memory. You cansend the query multiple times to retrieve the same data.
 You can store up to 1,000 measurements in the reading memory of theSDM3055x . If
reading memory overflows, new measurements will overwrite the oldest
measurements stored; the most recent measurements are always preserved. No
error is generated, but the Reading Mem Ovfl bit (bit 14) is set in the Questionable
Data Register's condition register (see Status System Introduction).

The instrument clears all measurements from reading memory when themeasurement configuration changes, or when any of these commands is executed:
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
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1.3. INITiate[:IMMediate]
Set the trigger state for “wait for trigger”.Measurements will begin when the specified
trigger conditions are satisfied following the receipt of the INITiate command. This
command also clears the previous set of measurements from reading memory.
Parameter
Typical Return(none)(none)

Set the trigger source for “wait for trigger”,it can effectively receives thetriggersignal:
TRIG:SOUR BUS//Set the trigger source to trigger bus
TRIG:COUN 10//Set the trigger source for 10 times
INIT//Set the trigger state for “wait for trigger”*TRG//Send a trigger signal
FETCh?
//After measuring can read the measured memory







Storing measurements in reading memory with INITiate is faster than sending
measurements to the instrument's output buffer using READ? (provided you do notsend FETCh? until done). The INITiate command is also an "overlapped" command.
This means that after executing INITiate, you can send other commands that do notaffect the measurements.
You can store up to 1,000 measurements in the reading memory of the SDM3055x. If
reading memory overflows, new measurements will overwrite the oldest
measurements stored; the most recent measurements are always preserved. No
error is generated, but the Reading Mem Ovfl bit (bit 14) is set in the Questionable
Data Register's condition register (see Status System Introduction).
To retrieve the measurements from the reading memory, use FETCh?. Use
DATA:REMove? or R? to read and erase all or part of the available measurements.
The ABORt command may be used to return to idle.

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1.4. OUTPut:TRIGger:SLOPe {POSitive|NEGative}
OUTPut:TRIGger:SLOPe?

Selects the slope of the voltmeter complete output signal on the rear-panel VM CompBNC connector.
Parameter
Typical Return{POSitive|NEGative}, default NEGative(none)

Configure DC voltage measurements and make two measurements. The signal
on the rear-panel VM Comp connector will output a positive pulse as eachmeasurement is completed:
CONF:VOLT:DC 10
SAMP:COUN 2
OUTP:TRIG:SLOP POS
INITThis parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument Preset(SYSTem:PRESet).

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1.5. R? [<max_readings>]
Reads and erases all measurements from the reading memory up to the specified<max_readings>. The measurements are read and erased from the reading memory
starting with the oldest measurement first.
Parameter
Typical Return
1 to 10,000
readings
Default is all
readings inmemory#247-1.06469770E-03,-1.08160033E-03,-1.22469433E-03
The "#2" means that the next 2 digits indicate how many characters will
be in the returned memory string. These two digits are the "47" after the"#2". Therefore, the remainder of the string is 47 digits long:-1.06469770E-03,-1.08160033E-03,-1.22469433E-03

Read and remove the three oldest readings:
TRIG:COUN 3
INIT
R? 3


The R? and DATA:REMove? queries allow you to periodically remove measurementsfrom the reading memory that would normally cause the reading memory to overflow.
 You can store up to 1,000 measurements in the reading memory of the SDM3055x. If
reading memory overflows, new measurements will overwrite the oldest
measurements stored; the most recent measurements are always preserved. No
error is generated, but the Reading Mem Ovfl bit (bit 14) is set in the Questionable
Data Register's condition register (see Status System Introduction).

The instrument clears all measurements from reading memory when themeasurement configuration changes, or when any of these commands is executed:
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
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1.6. READ?

Read and erase measurement results from reading storage ,up to the specified <max_readings >.This command reads the data will begin with the first measurement
results.
Parameter
Typical Return(none)-1.23006735E-03,-1.30991641E-03,-1.32756530E-03,-1.32002814E-03

Transmission measurements from the reading memory:
TRIG:COUN 4
SAMP:COUN 1READ?
The FETch? query does not erase measurements from the reading memory. You cansend the query multiple times to retrieve the same data.
 You can store up to 1,000 measurements in the reading memory of the SDM3055x. If
reading memory overflows, new measurements will overwrite the oldest
measurements stored; the most recent measurements are always preserved. No
error is generated, but the Reading Mem Ovfl bit (bit 14) is set in the Questionable
Data Register's condition register .
 It is important to note that the following command will measurements to empty,
leading to FETCh? The return value of the change:
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
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1.7. SAMPle:COUNt {<count>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
SAMPle:COUNt? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Specifies the number of measurements (samples) the instrument will take per trigger.
Parameter
Typical Return1( default) 至 100,000

1

Set a single trigger sampling frequency for 10 times, the backpanel of the VM Comp BNC connector on the oscilloscope will only
observe a pulse:
SAMP:COUN 10//Set the sampling frequency for 10
times
TRIG:COUN 1//Set the trigger for 1 times
TRIG:SOUR EXT;SLOP NEG//Set the trigger source to theexternal trigger and trigger signal
is set to the falling edge
OUTP:TRIG:SLOP POS //Set the trigger output signal to rise
READ?
//Start the wheel measurement andreadingYou can use the specified sample count in conjunction with a trigger count(TRIGger:COUNt), which sets the number of triggers to be accepted before returning
to the "idle" trigger state. The total number of measurements returned will be theproduct of the sample count and trigger count.
You can store up to 1,000 measurements in the reading memory of the SDM3055x. If
reading memory overflows, new measurements will overwrite the oldest
measurements stored; the most recent measurements are always preserved. No
error is generated, but the Reading Mem Ovfl bit (bit 14) is set in the Questionable
Data Register's condition register .
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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1.8. UNIT:TEMPerature {C|F|K}
UNIT:TEMPerature?
Selects the units (°C, °F or Kelvin) to be used for all temperature measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{C|F|K},default C

C, F or K

Set to return the result in °F
UNIT:TEMP F//Set the temperature measurement unit in °F
MEAS:TEMP?
//Recovery temperature default configuration
and read a set of temperaturemeasurements

The command also accepts CEL or FAR, but the query returns C or F.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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System Command

2.1 CALCulate Subsystem

2.1.1 CALCulate:CLEar[:IMMediate]

Clears all limits, histogram data, statistics and measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return(none)(none)

Clear all limits, histogram data, statistics, and measurements:
CALC:CLE:IMM CALC:CLE:IMM
The items cleared by this command are cleared synchronously, so that the histogram,statistics, and limit data all restart at the same time that measurements restart.

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2.2 CALCulate:LIMit Subsystem
This subsystem specifies measurements and indicates when a limit has been exceeded.
ExampleThe following example enables limit testing of 100 DC voltage measurements andindicates whether measurements were outside the range of 2.4 to 3.6 V. Measurements
above 3.6 V will set bit 12 (Upper Limit Failed) of the Questionable Status Register;measurements below 2.4 V will set bit 11 (Lower Limit Failed).
*CLS
STAT:PRES
CONF:VOLT 10,.001
SAMP:COUN 100
CALC:LIM:LOW 2.4
CALC:LIM:UPP 3.6
CALC:LIM:STAT ON
INIT
*WAI
STAT:QUES?
Typical Response: +4096 (at least one measurement was above the upper limit)
Command Summary
CALCulate:LIMit:CLEar[:IMMediate]
CALCulate:LIMit:{LOWer|UPPer}[:DATA]
CALCulate:LIMit[:STATe]

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SIGLENT2.2.1 CALCulate:LIMit:CLEar[:IMMediate]

Clears front-panel indications of limits being exceeded and clears bit 11 ("Lower Limit
Failed") and bit 12 ("Upper Limit Failed") in the Condition Register of the Questionable
Data Register event register group. The corresponding event register bits are unaffected.
A condition register continuously monitors the state of the instrument. Condition register
bits are updated in real time;they are neither latched nor buffered.
An event register is a read-only register that latches events from the condition register.
While an event bit is set,subsequent events corresponding to that bit are ignored.
Parameter
Typical Return(none)(none)

Clear the limit test results:
CALC:LIM:CLECALC:LIM:CLE:IMM


This command does not clear measurements in reading memory.
The instrument clears front-panel indications of limits being exceeded and clears bits
11 and 12 in the Questionable Data Register when the measurement functionchanges, or when any of the executed:
CALCulate:LIMit:STATe ON
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
CALCulate:LIMit:CLEar*RST
SYSTem:PRESet To clear statistics, limits, histogram data, and measurement data, use
CALCulate:CLEar[:IMMediate].

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2.2.2 CALCulate:LIMit:{LOWer|UPPer}[:DATA] {<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
CALCulate:LIMit:{LOWer|UPPer}[:DATA]? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets an upper or lower limit.
Parameter

Typical Return+1.00000000E+00-1.0E+15to-1.0E-15，
Or 0.0(default)
To +1.0E-15 至 1.0E+15
See Example.


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You can assign a lower limit, an upper limit or both. Do not set the lower limit above
the upper limit.If the limit set is higher than the upper limit, the limit value is set to thesame limitwill force the same value.
Limit crossing: If a measurement is less than the specified lower limit, bit 11 ("Lower
Limit Failed") is set in the Questionable Data Condition Register. A measurement
greater than the specified upper limit sets bit 12 ("Upper Limit Failed"). See STATus
Subsystem Introduction for further information.
A CONFigure command resets both limits to 0.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.2.3 CALCulate:LIMit[:STATe]{ON|1|OFF|0}
CALCulate:LIMit[:STATe]?
Enables or disables limit testing.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}, default OFF

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)See Example.


The instrument clears front-panel indications of limits being exceeded and clears bits
11 and 12 in the Questionable Data Register when the measurement functionchanges, or when any of the following commands is executed:
CALCulate:LIMit:STATe ON
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
CALCulate:LIMit:CLEar*RST
SYSTem:PRESet
The instrument turns this setting OFF when the measurement function is changed orafter *RST or SYSTem:PRESet.

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CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram Subsystem

The HISTogram subsystem configures the histogram display. The instrument clears
histogram data when the measurement function changes and when any of the following
commands is sent:
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:CLEar[:IMMediate]
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:POINtsCALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:{LOWer|UPPer}
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram[:STATe]
INITiate[:IMMediate]
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
SYSTem:PRESet
Command Summary
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:ALL?
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:CLEar[:IMMediate]
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:COUNt?
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:DATA?
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:POINtsCALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO
ExampleThis example enables an automatically scaled, 100-bin histogram of 1000 DCV
measurements. It then returns the computed histogram, including the lower and upper
range values, the total measurement count, and the bin data.
CONF:VOLT:DC 10,0.001
SAMP:COUN 1000
CALC:TRAN:HIST:RANG:AUTO ON
CALC:TRAN:HIST:POIN 100
CALC:TRAN:HIST:STAT ON
INIT
*WAI
CALC:TRAN:HIST:ALL?
Typical Response: +9.99383828E+00,+1.00513398E+01,+1000,<102 bin counts>
Note: The above response indicates 102 bin counts because the histogram includes binsfor values below and above the histogram range.

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2.3.1 CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:ALL?
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:DATA?

The ALL form of the query returns a comma-separated list of the lower and upper range
values, the number of measurements, and the bin data collected since the last time thehistogram data was cleared. The DATA form returns only the bin data.
Parameter

Typical Return(none)

See Example.

See Example.






The bin data includes the following, in order:
The number of measurements less than the lower range value .
The number of measurements in the each of the bins, starting at the lower range
value bin
The number of measurements greater than the upper range value
Range values are real numbers returned in the form +1.00000000E+00. The numberof measurements and bin data are signed, positive integers returned in the form
+100.

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CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:CLEar[:IMMediate]

Clears the histogram data and restarts histogram ranging if it is enabled(CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO ON).
Parameter

Typical Return（none）（none）

Clear the histogramdata:
CALC:TRAN:HIST:CLE

This command does not clear measurements in reading memory.
To clear statistics, limits, histogram data, and measurement
CALCulate:CLEar[:IMMediate].

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data,

use

CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:COUNt?

Returns the number of measurements collected since the last time the histogram wascleared.
Parameter

Typical Return（none）+96

Return the number of measurements used tocompute the current histogram:
CALC:TRAN:HIST:COUN?

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CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:POINts{<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:POINts?[{MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets the number of bins between the lower and upper range values for the histogram. Two
additional bins always exist:one for measurements below the lower range and one formeasurements above the upper range.

Parameter

TypicalReturn{10|20|40|100|200|400|MIN|MAX|DEF},default
100

+100

See Example.


You can specify the lower and upper range values using
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe: {LOWer|UPPer}. Lower and upper
range values are computed automatically if
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO is ON.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO{ON|1|OFF|0}
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO?

Enables or disables automatic selection of the histogram's lower and upper range values.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)See Example.


ON: the instrument uses the first 1,000 measurements to set the lower and upper
range values.
 OFF: the lower and upper range values are specified by
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:{LOWer|UPPer}.
 Setting the lower or upper range value(CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:{LOWer|UPPer) disables automatic
selection of the lower and upper range values(CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO OFF).
 The instrument restarts automatic range value selection (if enabled) when INITiate,
MEASure? or READ? isexecuted.
 This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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2.3.6
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:{LOWer|UPPer}{<valu
e>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:{LOWer|UPPer}?[{MIN|
MAX|DEF}]

Sets the histogram's lower and upper range values. Setting the lower or upper range
value. (CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:{LOWer|UPPer) disables automatic
selection of the lower and upper range values(CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO OFF).
Parameter

Typical Return-1.0E+15 to -1.0E-15,
or
0.0 (default)
or+1.0E-15 to 1.0E+15+1.00000000E+06

See Example.


If automatic range value selection is enabled(CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO ON), the query returns thecomputed range value. If no histogram data exists, 9.91E37 (Not a Number) is
returned.
Lower and upper range values are computed automatically if
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:AUTO is ON.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram[:ST·ATe]{ON|1|OFF|0}
CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram[:STATe]?

Enables or disables histogram computation.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}, default OFF

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)See Example.


The instrument turns this setting OFF when the measurement function is changed orafter *RST or SYSTem:PRESet.

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2.4 CALCulate:SCALe Subsystem
This subsystem scales ACV and DCV measurements.
Command Summary
CALCulate:SCALe:DB:REFerence
CALCulate:SCALe:DBM:REFerence
CALCulate:SCALe:FUNCtion
CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO
CALCulate:SCALe[:STATe]

2.4.1 CALCulate:SCALe:DB:REFerence {<reference>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
CALCulate:SCALe:DB:REFerence? [{MIN|MAX}]Stores a relative value in the multimeter's dB Relative Register, which is used for the dB
function in CALCulate:SCALe:FUNCtion. When the dB function is enabled, this value will
be subtracted from the each voltage measurement after the measurement is converted todBm.
Note: This command applies only to ACV and DCV measurement functions.
Parameter
Typical Return-200.0 dBm to +200.0 dBm, default 0+5.00000000E+02

Enable dB scaling with a -10 dB reference reference resistance:
CALC:SCAL:DB:REF -10.0
CALC:SCAL:FUNC DB
CALC:SCAL:STAT ONSpecifying a reference value disables automatic reference selection(CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO OFF).
The dB relative value parameter is relative to the dBm reference set with
CALCulate:SCALe:DBM:REFerence.
The instrument sets the reference value to 0.0 with automatic reference selection
enabled after a Factory Reset (*RST), an Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), achange in math function, or a change in measurement function.

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2.4.2 CALCulate:SCALe:DBM:REFerence {<reference>|MIN|MAX|DEF}
CALCulate:SCALe:DBM:REFerence? [{MIN|MAX}]

Selects the reference resistance for converting voltage measurements to dBm. Thisreference value affects the dBm and dB scaling functions.
Note:This command applies only to ACV and DCV measurement functions.
Parameter

Typical Return

50、75、93、110、124、125、135、 +6.00000000E+02
150、250、300、500、600((default)、
800、900、1000、1200 or 8000Ω
Enable dBm scaling with a reference resistance of 600 Ω:
CALC:SCAL:DBM:REF 600
CALC:SCAL:FUNC DBM
CALC:SCAL:STAT ON


The instrument sets the reference value to its default value after a Factory Reset(*RST), an Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), a change in math function, or achange in measurement function.

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2.4.3 CALCulate:SCALe:FUNCtion {DB|DBM}
CALCulate:SCALe:FUNCtion?

Selects the operation that will be performed by the scaling function:
 DB performs a relative dB computation. The result will be the difference between the
input signal and the stored DB relative value (CALCulate:SCALe:DB:REFerence),with both values converted to dBm (dB = measurement indBm – relative value indBm).
 DBM performs a dBM computation. The result is logarithmic and is based on a
calculation of power delivered to a reference resistance(CALCulate:SCALe:DBM:REFerence), relative to 1 milliwatt. (dBm = 10 × log10(measurement 2 / reference resistance / 1 mW)).
Note: This command applies only to ACV and DCV measurement functions.
Parameter

Typical Return{DB|DBM}

DBorDBM

Enable the DB scaling function referenced to the next
measurement taken:
CALC:SCAL:FUNC DBM
CALC:SCAL:STAT ON

For the dB function, the reference value can be automatically selected using the firstmeasurement converted to dBm as the reference value(see CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO), or it can be specified by
CALCulate:SCALe:DB:REFerence.
Scaling function results must be in the range of -1.0E+24 to -1.0E-24, or +1.0E-24 to
1.0E+24. Results outside these limits will be replaced with -9.9E37 (negative infinity),
0, or 9.9E37 (positive infinity).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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2.4.4 CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO {ON|1|OFF|0}
CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO?

Enables or disables automatic reference selection for the dB scaling functions
Note:This command applies only to ACV and DCV measurement functions.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}, default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Enable the DB function with automatic reference
selection and use the first measurement as the reference
value:
CALC:SCAL:DBM:REF 50
CALC:SCAL:FUNC DB
CALC:SCAL:REF:AUTO ON
CALC:SCAL:STAT ON
READ?
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ON: the first measurement made will be used as the reference for all subsequent
measurements, and automatic reference selection will be disabled:
For the dB scaling function, the first measurement is converted to dBm, and
CALCulate:SCALe:DB:REFerence is set to the result.
OFF:CALCulate:SCALe:DB:REFerence specifies the reference for DB scaling.
The instrument enables automatic reference selection when the scaling function isenabled (CALCulate:SCALe:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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2.4.5 CALCulate:SCALe[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}
CALCulate:SCALe[:STATe]?

Enables or disables the scaling function.
Note :This command applies only to ACV and DCV measurement functions.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)

Enable the DB function with automatic reference
selection and use the first measurement as the reference
value:
CALC:SCAL:DBM:REF 50
CALC:SCAL:FUNC DB
CALC:SCAL:REF:AUTO ON
CALC:SCAL:STAT ON
READ?

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Enabling the scaling function also enables automatic null value selection(CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO).
The instrument turns this setting OFF when the measurement function is changed orafter *RST or SYSTem:PRESet.

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2.5 CALCulate:AVERage Subsystem
This subsystem calculates measurement statistics.
Command Summary
CALCulate:AVERage[:STATe]
CALCulate:AVERage:CLEar[:IMMediate]
CALCulate:AVERage:ALL?
CALCulate:AVERage:AVERage?
CALCulate:AVERage:COUNt?
CALCulate:AVERage:MAXimum?
CALCulate:AVERage:MINimum?
CALCulate:AVERage:PTPeak?
CALCulate:AVERage:SDEViation?

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2.5.1 CALCulate:AVERage[:STATe]{ON|1|OFF|0}
CALCulate:AVERage[:STATe]?
Enables or disables statistics computation.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}, default OFF

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)

Return the statistics of 100 frequency measurements:
CONF:FREQ
SAMP:COUN 100
CALC:AVER:STAT ON
INIT
CALC:AVER:ALL?
Typical Response:-4.10466677E-04,+3.13684184E-04,+1.75743178E-02,-6.74799085E-04
Statistics are cleared when the measurement function changes or when any of thesecommands is executed:
CALCulate:AVERage:STATe ON
CALCulate:AVERage:CLEar
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
SYSTem:PRESet

The instrument turns this setting OFF when the measurement function is changed orafter *RST or SYSTem:PRESet.

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2.5.2 CALCulate:AVERage:ALL?
CALCulate:AVERage:AVERage?
CALCulate:AVERage:COUNt?
CALCulate:AVERage:MAXimum?
CALCulate:AVERage:MINimum?
CALCulate:AVERage:PTPeak?
CALCulate:AVERage:SDEViation?

The CALCulate:AVERage:ALL? query returns the arithmetic mean (average), standard
deviation, minimum value and maximum value of all measurements taken since thestatistics were last cleared. The count and peak-to-peak statistics are not returned by
CALCulate:AVERage:ALL?.
The other six queries listed above return individual values.
Parameter
Typical Return(none)(see below)

Return the statistics of 100 frequency measurements:
CONF:FREQ
SAMP:COUN 100
CALC:AVER:STAT ON
INIT
CALC:AVER:ALL?
Typical Response:-4.10466677E-04,+3.13684184E-04,+1.75743178E-02,-6.74799085E-04
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Statistics are cleared when the measurement function changes or when any of thesecommands is executed:
CALCulate:AVERage:STATe ON
CALCulate:AVERage:CLEar
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
SYSTem:PRESet
All values except the COUNt are returned in the form +1.23450000E+01. The count is
as a signed, positive integer: +129.
When dB or dBm scaling is used, the CALC:AVER:AVER and CALC:AVER:SDEV
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2.5.3 CALCulate:AVERage:CLEar[:IMMediate]

Clears all computed statistics: minimum, maximum, average, peak-to-peak, count andstandard deviation.
Parameter

Typical Return(none)(none)

Clear the stored statisticaldata:
CALC:AVER:CLEThis command does not clear measurements in reading memory.
Statistics are cleared when the measurement function changes or when any of thesecommands is executed:
CALCulate:AVERage:STATe ON
CALCulate:AVERage:CLEar
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
SYSTem:PRESet
To clear statistics, limits, histogram data, and measurement data, use
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2.6 CONFigure Subsystem
The CONFigure commands are the most concise way to configure measurements.These
commands use default measurement configuration values. However, these commands do
not automatically start measurements, so you can modify measurement attributes before
initiating the measurement.
Use INITiate or READ? to initiate measurements.
Command Summary
CONFigure?
CONFigure:CONTinuity
CONFigure:CURRent:{AC|DC}
CONFigure:DIODe
CONFigure:{FREQuency|PERiod}
CONFigure:{RESistance|FRESistance}
CONFigure:TEMPerature
CONFigure[:VOLTage]:{AC|DC}
CONFigure[:VOLTage][:DC]:RATio
Default Settings for the CONFigure Command
The CONFigure commands select the function, range and sampling rate in one command.All otherparameters are set to their default values (below).If no range and sampling speed settings, which

will restore the default value.
Measurement Parameter

Default Setting

Autozero

OFF

Range

AUTO

Samples per Trigger

1 sample

Trigger Count

1 trigger

Trigger Delay

1 trigger

Trigger Source

Immediate

Trigger Slope

NEGative

Math Functions

Disabled

Using CONFigure
The following example uses CONFigure and READ? to make an externally-triggered
measurement. The CONFigure command configures DC voltage measurements but does
not place the instrument in the "wait-for-trigger" state.
The READ? query places the instrument in the "wait-for-trigger" state, initiates ameasurement when the rear-panel Ext Trig input is pulsed (low by default), stores themeasurement in reading memory, and transfers the measurement to the instrument's
output buffer. The default range (autorange) and resolution (10 PLC) are used for themeasurement.
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TRIG:SOUR EXT
READ?
Typical Response: -5.21391630E-04
The following example is like the previous one, but it uses INITiate and FETCh? instead of
READ?. The INITiatecommand places the instrument in the "wait-for-trigger" state,
triggers a measurement when the rear-panel Ext Trig input is pulsed (low by default), andsends the measurement to reading memory. The FETCh? query transfers themeasurement from reading memory to the instrument's output buffer.
CONF:VOLT:DC
TRIG:SOUR EXT
INIT
FETC?
Typical Response: -5.21205366E-04
Storing measurements in reading memory with INITiate is faster than sending
measurements to the instrument's output buffer using READ? (provided you do not send
FETCh? until done). The INITiate command is also an "overlapped" command. Thismeans that after executing INITiate, you can send other commands that do not affect themeasurements. This allows you to check for data availability before initiating a readattempt that might otherwise time out. Note that the FETCh? query waits until all
measurements are complete to terminate. You can store up to 1,000 measurements in thereading memory of the SDM3055x.
The following example configures the instrument for 2-wire resistance measurements,
triggers the instrument to make one measurement using INITiate, and stores themeasurement in reading memory. The 10 kΩ range is selected with 100 Ω resolution.
CONF:RES 10000,100
INIT
FETC?
Typical Response:+5.21209585E+04

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2.6.1 CONFigure?

Returns a quoted string indicating the present function, range, and resolution. The shortform of the function name (CURR:AC, FREQ) is always returned.
Parameter

Typical Return(none)“VOLT +2.00000000E-01”

Return the present function, range, and resolution.
CONF?

2.6.2 CONFigure:CONTinuity
Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values forcontinuity measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return(none)(none)

Configure the instrument for continuity measurements.Then make a measurement using an
external trigger with positive slope (rising edge) and read the measurement:
CONF:CONT
TRIG:SOUR EXT;SLOP POS
READ?




The range and resolution are fixed at 1 kΩ for continuity tests (a 2-wire resistancemeasurement).
The instrument beeps (if the beeper is enabled) for each measurement less than orequal to the continuity threshold (The threshold can be passed by [: SENSe]:
CONTinuity:THReshold:VALue command ), and the actual resistance measurement
appears on the display.
From 10 Ω to 1.2 kΩ, the instrument displays the actual resistance measurementwith no beep. Above 1.2 kΩ,the instrument displays "OPEN" with no beep.
The FETCh?, READ?, and MEASure:CONTinuity? queries return the measured
resistance, regardless of its value.
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2.6.3 CONFigure:CURRent:{AC|DC} [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values for AC or
DC current measurements. Also specifies the range and resolution through the incoming
parameters.
Parameter<range>：{200uA|2mA|20mA|200mA|2A|10A|AUTO}，
default AUTO (autorange),The 200uA and 2mA file can be
set only in DC current mode , The minimum gear for 20mA
in AC mode .

Typical Return(none)

Using 2 a range configuration ac current measurements. Two measurement andreading:
CONF:CURR:AC 2
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +4.32133675E-04,+4.18424606E-04
You can let autoranging select the measurement range, or you can manually select afixed range. Autoranging conveniently selects the range for each measurement
based on the input signal. For fastest measurements, use manual ranging(autoranging may require additional time for range selection).
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
Use READ? or INITiate to start the measurement.

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2.6.4 CONFigure:DIODe

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values for diodetests.
Parameter

Typical Return（none）（none）

Configure, make, and read a default diodemeasurement:
CONF:DIOD
READ?
Typical Response： +1.32130000E-01
The range and resolution are fixed for diode tests: the range is 1 VDC.
The FETCh?, READ?, and MEASure:DIODe? queries return the measured voltage,
regardless of its value.
Use READ? or INITiate to start the measurement.

2.6.5 CONFigure:{FREQuency|PERiod}

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values in thefrequency/cycle mode.
Parameter

Typical Return(none)（none）

Configure, make, and read a default
frequency measurement：
CONF:FREQ
READ?
Typical Response： +7.79645018E+01


If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns"+9.90000000E+37" from the remote interface.

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2.6.6 CONFigure:{RESistance|FRESistance}[{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values for 4-wire(FRESistance) or 2-wire (RESistance) resistance measurements.Also specifies the range
and resolution.
Parameter

Typical Return<range> ： {200 Ω|2 kΩ|20 kΩ|200 kΩ|2 MΩ|10
MΩ|100 MΩ}，AUTO(default)（none）

Configure 4-wire resistance measurements using the 200 Ω range with default
resolution.Make and read two measurementsCONF:FRES 200
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +6.71881065E+01,+6.83543086E+01
You can let autoranging select the measurement range, or you can manually select afixed range. Autoranging conveniently selects the range for each measurement
based on the input signal. For fastest measurements, use manual ranging(autoranging may require additional time for range selection).
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
Use READ? or INITiate to start the measurement.

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2.6.7 CONFigure:TEMPerature [{RTD|THER|DEFault}[,{<type>|DEFault}]]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values in On-off
mode.
Parameter

Typical Return<probe_type> ： {RTD|THER} ， default THER. The default
command can only choose the built-in sensormanufacturers,
does not support user defined sensor selection.

none<type>

：

PT100

(for

RTD

only

choice)or{BITS90|EITS90|JITS90|KITS90|NITS90|RITS90|SITS90|TITS90} (for THER can choose the sensor)
Configuration RTD measurement. Then read measurement results:
CONF:TEMP RTD,PT100
READ?
Typical Response： -2.00000000E+02


To change temperature units, use UNIT:TEMPerature.
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
Use READ? or INITiate to start the measurement.

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2.6.8 CONFigure[:VOLTage]:{AC|DC} [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values for AC or
DC voltage measurements. Also specifies the stalls through the incomingparameters.
Parameter

Typical Return<range>：{200 mV|2 V|20 V|200 V|1000 V(DC)/750V(AC)}，default
AUTO (autorange)（none）

Configure AC voltage measurements using the 200 V range.Make and read two
measurements:
CONF:VOLT:AC 200
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +2.43186951E-02,+2.56896019E-02
You can let autoranging select the measurement range, or you can manually select afixed range. Autoranging conveniently selects the range for each measurement
based on the input signal. For fastest measurements, use manual ranging(autoranging may require additional time for range selection).
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
Use READ? or INITiate to start the measurement.

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2.6.9 CONFigure:CAPacitance[{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values forcapacitance measurement. Also specifies the stalls through the incoming parameters.
Parameter

Typical Return<range>：{2nF|20nF|200nF|2uF |20uF| 200uF|10000uF}，
default AUTO (autorange)（none）

Configure capacitance measurement using the 2uv range.Make and read two
measurements:
CONF:CAP 2uF
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +7.26141264E-10,+7.26109188E-10
You can let autoranging select the measurement range, or you can manually select afixed range. Autoranging conveniently selects the range for each measurement
based on the input signal. For fastest measurements, use manual ranging(autoranging may require additional time for range selection).
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
Use READ? or INITiate to start the measurement.

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2.7 DATA Subsystem
This subsystem allows you to configure and remove data from reading memory. The
instrument clears all measurements from reading memory when the measurement
configuration changes, or when any of these commands is executed:
INITiate
MEASure:<function>?
READ?
*RST
SYSTem:PRESet
Command Summary
DATA:LAST?
DATA:POINts?
DATA:POINts:EVENt:THReshold
DATA:REMove?

2.7.1 DATA:LAST?

Returns the last measurement taken. You can execute this query at any time, even during
a series of measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return（none）

One measurement with units. If no data is available, 9.91E37 (Not a
Number) is returned with units
Example： -4.79221344E-04 VDC

Return the last measurement：
DATA:LAST?

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2.7.2 DATA: POINts?
Returns the total number of measurements currently in reading memory. You can execute
this query at any time, even during a series of measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return（none）+20

Return the number of measurements inreading memory:DATA:POIN?DATA:POIN?
You can store up to 1,000 measurements in the reading memory on the SDM3055x.

2.7.3 DATA:REMove?<num_readings> [,WAIT]

Reads and erases <num_readings> measurements from the reading memory. If fewer
than <num_readings> measurements are available, the query will return an error unlessthe WAIT parameter is specified, in which case the query will wait until <num_readings
measurements are available.
Parameter

Typical Return

1~10000-4.55379486E-04,-4.55975533E-04,-4.56273556E-04,-4.53591347E-04,-4.55379486E-04

Read and erase the five oldest readings from reading memory:：
DATA:REMove? 5
The R? and DATA:REMove? queries allow you to periodically remove measurementsfrom the reading memory that would normally cause the reading memory to overflow.

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2.8 MEASure Subsystem
The MEASure queries are the easiest way to program measurements because they
always use default measurement parameters. You set the function, range, and resolution
in one command, but you cannot change other parameters from their default values. The
results are sent directly to the instrument's output buffer.
Note: A MEASure query is functionally equivalent to sending CONFigure followed
immediately by READ?. The difference is that CONFigure commands allow you to change
parameters between the CONFigure and the READ?
Command Summary
MEASure:CONTinuity?
MEASure:CURRent:{AC|DC}?
MEASure:DIODe?
MEASure:{FREQuency|PERiod}?
MEASure:{RESistance|FRESistance}?
MEASure:TEMPerature?
MEASure[:VOLTage]:{AC|DC}?
MEASure[:VOLTage][:DC]:RATio?
Default Settings for MEASure?
With the MEASure? queries, you can select the function, range and resolution in one
command. All other parameters are set to their default values (below).
Parameter

Default Setting

OFF

OFF

Range

AUTO

Samples per Trigger

1 sample

Trigger Count

1 trigger

Trigger Delay

Automatic delay

Trigger Source

Immediate

Trigger Slope

NEGative

Math Functions
Disabled
Using the MEASure? Query
The following example configures DC voltage measurements, internally triggers the
instrument to take a measurement, and reads the measurement. The default range(autorange) and resolution (10 PLC) are used for the measurement.
MEAS:VOLT:DC?
Typical Response: +4.23450000E-03
The following example configures the instrument for 2-wire resistance measurements,
triggers the instrument to take a measurement, and reads the measurement. The 1 kΩrange is selected with 0.1 Ω resolution.
MEAS:RES? 1000,0.1
Typical Response: +3.27150000E+02
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2.8.1 MEASure:CONTinuity?

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values forcontinuity test and immediately triggers a measurement. The results are sent directly tothe instrument's output buffer.
Parameter

Typical Return（none）+9.84739065E+02

Configure the instrument for continuity measurements. Then make and read one
measurement:
MEAS:CONT?
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The range and resolution are fixed at 1 kΩ for continuity tests (a 2-wire resistancemeasurement).
The instrument beeps (if the beeper is enabled) for each measurement less than orequal to the continuity threshold (≤10 Ω), and the actual resistance measurement
appears on the display.
From 10 Ω to 1.2 kΩ, the instrument displays the actual resistance measurement withno beep. Above 1.2 kΩ, the instrument displays "OPEN" with no beep.
The FETCh?, READ?, and MEASure:CONTinuity? queries return the measured
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2.8.2 MEASure:CURRent:{AC|DC}? [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values for AC or
DC current measurements and immediately triggers a measurement. Also specifies thestalls through the incoming parameters.
Parameter

Typical Return<range> ： {200uA|2mA|20mA|200mA|2A|10A|AUTO} ，default AUTO(autorange).The 200uA and 2mA file can only
be set in DC current mode,AC mode minimum gear for
20mA
ConfigureNone

AC current measurement using the 2A range.Make and read two

measurements:
CONF:CURR:AC 2
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +4.32133675E-04,+4.18424606E-04
You can let autoranging select the measurement range, or you can manually selecta fixed range. Autoranging conveniently selects the range for each measurement
based on the input signal. For fastest measurements, use manual ranging(autoranging may require additional time for range selection).
Autoranging (AUTO or DEFault), will generate an error if you specify a <resolution>
because the instrument cannot accurately resolve the integration time (especially if
the input continuously changes). If your application requires autoranging, specify
DEFault for the <resolution> or omit the <resolution> altogether.
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range,
the instrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" fromthe remote interface.

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2.8.3 MEASure:DIODe?

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values for diodetest measurements and immediately triggers a measurement. The results are sent directly
to the instrument's output buffer.
Parameter

Typical Return（none）+9.84733701E-01

Configure, make,measurement:
MEAS:DIOD?

and

read

a

default

diode


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The range and resolution are fixed for diode tests: the range is 2 VDC.
The FETCh?, READ?, and MEASure:DIODe? queries return the measured voltage,
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2.8.4 MEASure:{FREQuency|PERiod}?

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values forfrequency or period measurements and immediately triggers a measurement. The results
are sent directly to the instrument's output buffer.
Parameter

Typical Return（none）+7.19480528E+01

configure and read the default frequency measurements：
MEAS:FREQ?


If the input voltage is too large for the selected voltage range (manual ranging), theinstrument displays the word Overload on the front panel and returns "9.9E37" fromthe remote interface. Autoranging can be enabled for the input voltage.

2.8.5 MEASure:{RESistance|FRESistance}?
[{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement and trigger parameters to their default values for 4-wire resistance(FRESistance) or 2-wire (RESistance) measurements, and immediately triggers ameasurement. The results are sent directly to the instrument's output buffer.Also specifies
the stalls through the incoming parameters.
Parameter

Typical Return<range>：{200 Ω|2 kΩ|20 kΩ|200 kΩ|2 MΩ|10
MΩ|100 MΩ}，AUTO(default) or DEFault（none）

Configure 4-wire resistance measurements using the 200 Ω range withdefault resolution. Then make and read one measurement:：
MEAS:FRES? 200
Typical Response： +6.71881065E+01

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2.8.6 MEASure:TEMPerature?[{RTD|THER|DEFault} [,{<type>|DEFault}]]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values andimmediately triggers a measurement. The results are sent directly to the instrument's
output buffer.
Parameter

Typical Return<probe_type>：{RTD|THER}，default FRTD.The
default command can only choose the built-in
sensor manufacturers, does not support user
defined sensor selection.

（none）<type> ： PT100(only possible value for
RTD/FRTD) or{BITS90|EITS90|JITS90|KITS90|NITS90|RITS90|SITS90|TITS90}(The sensor can be selected
for THER)
Configure the RTD measurement. Then read out the measuring results:
MEAS:TEMP? RTD,PT100
Typical Response： -2.00000000E+02


To change temperature units, use UNIT:TEMPerature.
For RTD measurements, the instrument autoranges to the correct range for thetransducer resistance measurement.
For 4-wire RTD measurements, the instrument always enables the autozero function.

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2.8.7 MEASure[:VOLTage]:{AC|DC}? [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values andimmediately triggers a measurement. The results are sent directly to the instrument's
output buffer.Also specifies the stalls through the incoming parameters.
Parameter

Typical Return<range>：{200 mV|2 V|20 V|200 V|1000
V(DC)/750V(AC)}，default AUTO (automatic adjustment
range)（none）

Configure AC voltage measurements using the 200 V range. Then make and readone measurement：
MEAS:VOLT:AC? 200
Typical Response: +2.43186951E-02,+2.56896019E-02
You can let autoranging select the measurement range, or you can manually select afixed range. Autoranging conveniently selects the range for each measurement
based on the input signal. For fastest measurements, use manual ranging(autoranging may require additional time for range selection).
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.

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2.8.8 MEASure:CAPacitance [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF}]

Sets all measurement parameters and trigger parameters to their default values forcapacitance measurement.Also specifies the stalls through the incoming parameters.
Parameter
Typical Return<range>：{2nF|20nF|200nF|2uF |20uF|
200uF|10000uF}，AUTO (default) or DEFault
Configure DC voltage ratio measurements using theand read one
measurement:
MEAS:CAP? 2uF
READ?
Typical Response： +7.26141264E-10（none）
2uF resolution. Then make

For the Input terminals, you can allow the instrument to select the measurement
range by autoranging or you can select a fixed range using manual ranging.
Autoranging decides which range to use for each measurement based on the input
signal. For faster measurements, use manual ranging on each measurement(additional time is required for autoranging to select a range).



If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.

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2.9 SENSe Subsystem Introduction
The SENSe subsystem configures measurements. The most basic SENSe command is[SENSe:]FUNCtion[:ON], which
selects the measurement function. All other SENSe commands are associated withspecific measurement types:
Current
Frequency and Period
Resistance
Temperature
Voltage[SENSe:]FUNCtion[:ON] "<function>"[SENSe:]FUNCtion[:ON]?
Selects the measurement function (all function-related measurement attributes are
retained).
Parameter
Typical Return
CONTinuity
CURRent:AC
CURRent[:DC]DIODe
FREQuency
FRESistance
PERiodRESistance
TEMPerature
VOLTage:AC
VOLTage[:DC]
CAPacitanceThe default is VOLTage[: DC].

The short form of the selected function is returned in quotation
marks, with no optional keywords："CONT"、"CURR:AC"、"CURR"、"DIOD" and so on.

Select the AC voltage function:
FUNC "VOLT:AC"

If you change the measurement function, all measurement attributes of the previous
function (range, resolution,etc.) are remembered. If you return to the original function,
those measurement attributes will be restored.
Changing the measurement function disables scaling, limit testing, histogram, andstatistics(CALC:SCAL:STAT,CALC:LIM:STAT,
CALC:TRAN:HIST:STAT,andCALC:AVER:STAT set to OFF).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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This subsystem configures AC and DC current measurements.
Command Summary[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL[:STATe][SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO[SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:NPLC[SENSe]:CURRent[:DC]:FILTer[:STATe]

2.9.1 [SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL[:STATe]?
Enables or disables the null function for AC or DC current measurements.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default OFF

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)

Configure AC current measurements, using the null function to subtract 100 mAfrom the measurements. Then make two measurements and send them to the
instrument's output buffer:CONF:CURR:AC
CURR:AC:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 100mA
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： -9.92150377E-02,-9.98499843E-02
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Enabling the scaling function also enables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]CURRent: {AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO ON).
To set a fixed null value, use this command:[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue.
The instrument disables the null function after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.2 [SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue {<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Sets the null value for AC or DC current measurements.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return-12 to 12 A, default 0+1.00000000E-01

Configure AC current measurements, using the null function to subtract 100 mAfrom the measurements. Then
make two measurements and send them to the instrument's output buffer:
CONF:CURR:AC
CURR:AC:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 100mA
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： -9.92150377E-02,-9.98499843E-02Specifying a null value disables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO OFF).
To use the null value, the null state must be on([SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.3 [SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO{ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO?
Enables or disables automatic null value selection for AC or DC current measurements.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)Using automatic selection of zero value to measure:
CURR:AC:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON
READ?
Typical Response： -4.67956379E-08,+2.33978190E-08
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When automatic reference selection is ON, the first measurement made is used as
the null value for all subsequent measurements.
[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue will be set to this value. Automatic nullvalue selection will be disabled.
When automatic null value selection is disabled (OFF), the null value is specified bythis command: [SENSe:] CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue.
The instrument enables automatic null value selection when the null function isenabled ([SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
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2.9.4 [SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Manually choose measurement range.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return<range>：{200uA|2mA|20mA|200mA|2A|10A|AUTO}， +2.00000000E-01
default is AUTO(autorange).
Configure AC current measurements using the 2 A range. Make and read two
measurements:
CONF:CURR:AC
CURR:AC:RANG 2
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +3.53049833E-04,+3.54828343E-04


Selecting a fixed range ([SENSe:]<function>:RANGe) disables autoranging.
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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Remote Manual[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO {OFF|ON|ONCE}[SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO?

Disables or enables autoranging for AC or DC current measurements.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)

Configure AC current measurements and perform an immediate autorange.
Make and read two measurements:
CONF:CURR:AC
CURR:AC:RANG:AUTO ONCE
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +5.79294185E-06,+5.79294185E-06
With autoranging enabled, the instrument selects the range based on the input signal.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

2.9.6 [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:NPLC {<PLC>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:NPLC? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Sets the integration time in number of power line cycles (PLC) for DC current
measurements. Integration time is the period that the instrument's analog-to-digital (A/D)
converter samples the input signal for a measurement.
Parameter

Typical Return{0.3|1|10}，default 1
On the front panel, 0.3|1|10 corresponds to the Speed
menu under fast|middle|slow+1.00000000E+01

Configure DC current measurements using a 10 PLC integration time.:
CONF:CURR:DC
CURR:DC:NPLC 10This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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2.9.7 [SENSe]:CURRent[:DC]:FILTer[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe]:CURRent[:DC]:FILTer[:STATe]？
Dc current measurement mode filter switch configuration.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)Open the dc current mode filter：
CONF:CURR:AC
CURR:FILTER ON
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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This subsystem configures frequency and period measurements.
Command Summary[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue {<value>| minimum | maximum |default}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue:AUTO {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:RANGe:LOWer {<filter>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:VOLTage:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO {OFF|ON|ONCE}

2.9.8 [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL[:STATe]?
Enables or disables the null function for frequency and period measurements.
This parameter is shared between frequency and period measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default OFF

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)

Configure frequency measurements, using the null function to subtract 1kHz
from the measurements. Make and read two measurements:
CONF:FREQ
FREQ:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 1 kHz
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +1.15953012E+02,+1.07954466E+02
 Enabling the scaling function also enables automatic null value selection ([SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue:AUTO ON).

To
set
a
fixed
null
value,
use
thiscommand:[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue.

The instrument disables the null function after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
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2.9.9 [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue{<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Set to zeroThis parameter is shared between frequency and period measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return-1.2E6 to +1.2E6, default 0+1.00000000E-02

Configure frequency measurements, using the null function to subtract 1kHz
from the measurements. Make and read two measurements:
FREQ:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 1 kHz
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +1.15953012E+02,+1.07954466E+02Specifying a null value disables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue:AUTO OFF).
To use the null value, the null state must be on([SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.10 [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue:AUTO {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue:AUTO?
Enables or disables automatic null value selection for frequency and period
measurements.
This parameter is shared between frequency and period measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)Using automatic selection of zero value measurement:
FREQ:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON
READ?
Typical Response： +1.15953012E+02,+1.07954466E+02
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When automatic reference selection is ON, the first measurement made is used as
the null value for all subsequent measurements.
[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue will be set to this value. Automatic nullvalue selection will be disabled.
When automatic null value selection is disabled (OFF), the null value is specified bythis command: [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:VALue.
The instrument enables automatic null value selection when the null function isenabled ([SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
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2.9.11 [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:VOLTage:RANGe{<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:VOLTage:RANGe? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Manually choose frequency/cycle measurement mode voltage range:
Note：This parameter is shared between frequency and period measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return<range>：{200 mV|2 V|20 V|200 V|750V}，default20V+2.00000000E+01

Configures frequency measurements using the 10 VAC range. Make and read two
measurements:CONF:FREQ
FREQ:VOLT:RANG 20
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?





Selecting a fixed range ([SENSe:]<function>:RANGe) disables autoranging.
If the input voltage is too large for the selected voltage range (manual ranging), theinstrument displays the word Overload on the front panel and returns "9.9E37" fromthe remote interface. Autoranging can be enabled for the input voltage.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.9.12 [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO{OFF|ON|ONCE}[SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO?
Disables or enables voltage autoranging for frequency and period measurements.
Note：This parameter is shared between frequency and period measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)

Configure frequency measurements and perform an immediate AC voltage
autorange. Make and read two measurements:
CONF:FREQ
FREQ:VOLT:RANG:AUTO ONCE
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?




With autoranging enabled, the instrument selects the range based on the input signal.
Selecting a fixed range ([SENSe:]<function>:RANGe) disables autoranging.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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This subsystem configures two- and four-wire resistance measurements.
Command Summary[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NPLC[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL[:STATe][SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL:VALue[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL:VALue:AUTO[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:RANGe[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:RANGe:AUTO

2.9.13 [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NPLC {<PLC>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NPLC? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Sets the integration time in number of power line cycles (PLC) for all alternating current
measurements.Integration time is the period that the instrument's analog-to-digital (A/D)
converter samples the input signal for a measurement.
Parameter

Typical Return{0.3|1|10}，default 1
On the front panel, 0.3|1|10 corresponds to the+1.00000000E+01

Speed menu under fast|middle|slow
Configure 4-wire resistance measurements using a 10 PLC integration time.
CONF:RES
CURR:DC:NPLC 10
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument Preset(SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.9.14 [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL[:STATe]?
Enables or disables the null function for all resistance measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default OFF

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)

Configure 2-wire resistance measurements, using the null function to remove
100 mΩ of wiring resistance. Make andread two measurements
CONF:RESRES:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 0.1
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
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Enabling the scaling function also enables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]{RESistance/FRESistance}:NULL:VALue:AUTO ON).
To set a fixed null value, use this command:[SENSe:]{RESistance/FRESistance}:NULL:VALue.
The instrument disables the null function after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
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2.9.15 [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL:VALue{<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL:VALue? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Stores a null value for all resistance measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return-120 MΩ to +120 MΩ，default 为 0+1.00000000E+02

Configure 2-wire resistance measurements, using the null function to remove
100 mΩ of wiring resistance. Make and read two measurements:
CONF:RESRES:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 0.1
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Return： +1.04530000E+02,+1.04570000E+02Specifying a null value disables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]{RESistance/FRESistance}:NULL:VALue:AUTO OFF).
To use the null value, the null state must be on([SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.16 [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL:VALue:AUTO{ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NULL:VALue:AUTO?
Enables or disables automatic null value selection for all resistance measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default on

0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)Using automatic selection of zero value to measuret：
RES:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON
READ?
Typical Return： +1.23765203E+02,+1.16564762E+02
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When automatic reference selection is ON, the first measurement made is used as
the null value for all subsequent measurements.
[SENSe:]{RESistance/FRESistance}:NULL:VALue will be set to this value. Automaticnull value selection will be disabled.
When automatic null value selection is disabled (OFF), the null value is specified bythis command: [SENSe:] {RESistance/FRESistance}:NULL:VALue.
The instrument enables automatic null value selection when the null function isenabled ([SENSe:] {RESistance/FRESistance}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
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2.9.17 [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:RANGe{<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:RANGe? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Selects a fixed measurement range for all resistance measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return<range>：{200 Ω|2 kΩ|20 kΩ|200 kΩ|2 MΩ|10 MΩ|100MΩ}，default 2 kΩ

+2.00000000E+03

Configure 2-wire resistance measurements using the 10 kΩ range. Then make andread one measurement:
CONF:RES
RES:RANG 2E3
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
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Selecting a fixed range ([SENSe:]<function>:RANGe) disables auto ranging.
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.

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2.9.18 [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:RANGe:AUTO{OFF|ON|ONCE}[SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:RANGe:AUTO?
Disables or enables autoranging for all resistance measurements. Autoranging isconvenient because it automatically selects the range for each measurement based on
the input signal. Specifying ONCE performs an immediate autorange and then turns
autoranging off.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF) or 1(ON)Configure 2-wire resistance measurements and perform an immediate
autorange. Make and read two measurements:
CONF:RES
RES:RANG:AUTO ONCE
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
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Autoranging goes down a range at less than 10% of range and up a range at greaterthan 120% of range.
Selecting a fixed range ([SENSe:]<function>:RANGe) disables autoranging.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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SIGLENT[SENSe:]TEMPerature Subsystem
This subsystem configures temperature measurements.
Command Summary[SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL[:STATe][SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue[SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue:AUTO[SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer?
[SENSe:]TEMPerature:{UDEFine|MDEFine}:{THER|RTD}:TRANsducer:LIST?
[SENSe:]TEMPerature:{UDEFine|MDEFine}:{THER|RTD}:TRANsducer[SENSe:]TEMPerature:{UDEFine|MDEFine}:{THER|RTD}:TRANsducer:POINt?

2.9.19 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL[:STATe]?
Enables or disables the null function for temperature measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Configure 4-wire RTD measurements, using the null function to subtract 25°.
TEMP:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 25

Enabling the scaling function also enables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue:AUTO ON).
To set a fixed null value, use this command: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue.
The instrument disables the null function after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.20 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue {<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Stores a null value for temperature measurements.
Parameter
Typical Return-1.0E15 TO +1.0E15，default 0+0.00000000E+00

Configure 4-wire RTD measurements, using the null function to subtract 25°.
TEMP:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 25
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Specifying a null value disables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue:AUTO OFF).
To use the null value, the null state must be on ([SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:STATe
ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.21 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue:AUTO {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue:AUTO?
Enable or disable the automatic zero value choice
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Using automatic zero value choice for measurement：
TEMP:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON
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When automatic reference selection is ON, the first measurement made is used as
the null value for all subsequent measurements. [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue
will be set to this value. Automatic null value selection will be disabled.
When automatic null value selection is disabled (OFF), the null value is specified bythis command: [SENSe:] TEMPerature:NULL:VALue.
The instrument enables automatic null value selection when the null function isenabled ([SENSe:] TEMPerature:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.22 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer?

Query user-defined/manufacturer curing RTD/THER sensor list.
Parameter

Typical Return(none )

MANU DEFINE,THER,BITS90

Query current effective sensor:
TEMP:TRAN?
Typical Response：PT100

2.9.23 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:{UDEFine|MDEFine}:{THER|RTD}:TRANsducer <transducer>
Set the current effect of sensors.
Parameter

Typical Return

PT100(RTD)/{BITS90|EITS90|JITS90|KITS90|NIT
S90|RITS90|SITS90|TITS90}(THER)(none)

Set the THER KITS90 as the current sensor：
TEMP:MDEF:THER:TRAN KITS90
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The information can be obtained through the[SENSe:]TEMPerature:{UDEFine|MDEFine}:{THER|RTD}:TRANsducer:LIST?
This command will respond to the defaultsensor(KITS90) after a Factory Reset(*RST), Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.24 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:{UDEFine|MDEFine}:{THER|RTD}:TRANsducer:POINt?
Inquiry definition of information sensor.
Parameter

Typical Return

PT100(RTD)/{BITS90|EITS90|JITS90|KITS90|NIT
S90|RITS90|SITS90|TITS90}(THER)

Inquiry
detailed
information
of
TEMP:MDEF:THER:TRAN:POIN? KITS90

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1|-6.45800|-270.0000,2|6.44100|-260.0000…
The return value to serial
number voltage value | |temperature (point) of
the format arrangement,comma-separated
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This subsystem configures AC voltage measurements and DC voltage and ratio
measurements.
Command Summary[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL[:STATe][SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO[SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:NPLC[SENSe]:VOLTage[:DC]:FILTer[:STATe][SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:IMPedance

2.9.25 [SENSe:] VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:] VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL[:STATe]?
Enables or disables the null function for AC or DC voltage measurements.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for ACand DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default OFF0(OFF)or1(ON)Configure AC voltage measurements, using the null function to subtract 100
mV from the measurements. Make and read two measurements:
CONF:VOLT:AC
VOLT:AC:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 100mV
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +1.03625390E+00,+1.03641200E+00
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Enabling the scaling function also enables automatic null value selection([SENSe:]VOLTage: {AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO ON).
To set a fixed null value, use this command:[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue.
The instrument disables the null function after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.26 [SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue {<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Stores a null value for voltage measurements.
NOTE: This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The
parameters are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return-1200 TO +1,200 V，default 0+1.00000000E+01

Configure AC voltage measurements, using the null function to subtract 100 mVfrom the measurements. Make and read two measurements:CONF:VOLT:AC
VOLT:AC:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 100mV
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +1.03625390E+00,+1.03641200E+00Specifying
a
null
value
disablesautomatic
null
value
selection([SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO OFF).
To use the null value, the null state must be on([SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.27 [SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO?
Enables or disables automatic null value selection for AC voltage or DC voltage and ratio
measurements.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON

0OFF)or1(ON)Make a second set of measurements using automatic null value
selection:VOLT:AC:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON
READ?
Typical Response： +0.00000000E+00,+0.01230000E+00
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When automatic reference selection is ON, the first measurement made is used as
the null value for all subsequent measurements.
[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue will be set to this value. Automatic nullvalue selection will be disabled.
When automatic null value selection is disabled (OFF), the null value is specified bythis command:[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue.
The instrument enables automatic null value selection when the null function isenabled ([SENSe:]VOLTage: {AC|DC}:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.28 [SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Manually choose measurement range
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter<range>：{200 mV|2 V|20 V|200 V|1000
V(DC)/750V(AC)}AC default:20V.
DC default:1000V.

Typical Return+2.00000000E+00

Configure AC voltage measurements using the 100 V range. Make and read two
measurements:
CONF:VOLT:AC
VOLT:AC:RANG 2
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +8.21650028E-03,+8.17775726E-03
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Selecting a fixed range ([SENSe:]<function>:RANGe) disables autoranging.
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
The instrument is set to the default range, with autoranging enabled([SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO ON), after a Factory Reset (*RST) or an
Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet)

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2.9.29 [SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO {OFF|ON|ONCE}[SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO?
Disables or enables autoranging for AC and DC voltage measurements and for DC ratio
measurements.
Note:This parameter is not shared between AC and DC measurements. The parameters
are independent for AC and DC measurements.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Configure DC voltage measurements and perform an immediate autorange.
Make and read two measurements:CONF:VOLT:AC
VOLT:AC:RANG:AUTO ONCE
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +8.36187601E-03,+8.34387541E-03
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Under the condition of opening in automatic adjustment range, the instrument isbased on the input signal selection range.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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2.9.30 [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:NPLC {<PLC>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:NPLC? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Sets the integration time in number of power line cycles (PLC) for DC voltage and ratio
measurements. Integration time is the period that the instrument's analog-to-digital (A/D)
converter samples the input signal for a measurement. A longer integration time gives
better measurement resolution but slower measurement speed.
Parameter

Typical Return{0.3|1|10}，default 1
On the front panel, 0.3|1|10 corresponds to the
Speed menu under fast|middle|slow+1.00000000E+01

Configure DC voltage measurements using a 10 PLC integration time.
CONF:VOLT:DC
VOLT:DC:NPLC 10
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument Preset(SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.9.31 [SENSe]:VOLTage[:DC]:FILTer[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe]:VOLTage[:DC]:FILTer[:STATe]？
Dc voltage measurement mode filter switch configuration.
Parameter
Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or(ON)Open the dc current mode filter
CONF:VOLT:AC
VOLT:FILTER ON
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

2.9.32 [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:IMPedance <impedance>[SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:IMPedance?
Select the input impedance of DC voltage measurement mode
Parameter

Typical Return{10M|10G}，default open

10M

Select 10M as the input impedance:
VOLT:DC:IMP 10M
This parameter is only valid in the 200mV and 2V gear to.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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SIGLENT[SENSe:]CAPacitance Subsystem
This subsystem is configured capacitance measurement.
.
Command Summary[SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL[:STATe][SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL:VALue[SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL:VALue:AUTO[SENSe:]CAPacitance:RANGe[SENSe:]CAPacitance:RANGe:AUTO

2.9.33 [SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL[:STATe] {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL[:STATe]?
Enable or disable the zero function.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Use zero functions from the measured value minus 100 nf to configure thecapacitance measurement.Make and read two measurements,sent the results
to the output buffer of the instrument.
CONF:CAP
CAP:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 100nF
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response: +4.79899595E-10,+4.79906446E-10
Enable the scaling function will also enable automatic zero value
choice.([SENSe:]Capacitance:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue:AUTO ON).
To
seta
fixedreturn
null,use
thiscommand:[SENSe:]Capacitance:{AC|DC}:NULL:VALue.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.9.34 [SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL:VALue {<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL:VALue? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Set to zero.
Parameter

Typical Return-12 to +12 mF，default 0.

+1.20000000E-02

Using zero function from the measured value minus 100 nf to configure the ac
current measurements.Make and read two measurements,sent the results to the
output buffer of the instrument.
CONF:CAP
CAP:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 100nF
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +4.79899595E-10,+4.79906446E-10
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Specifies the return to zero will disable automatic selection to zero([SENSe:]Capacitance:NULL:VALue:AUTO OFF).
To use the zero value, must first open thezeroswitching([SENSe:]Capacitance:NULL:STATeON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
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2.9.35 [SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL:VALue:AUTO {ON|1|OFF|0}[SENSe:]CAPacitance:NULL:VALue:AUTO?
Enable or disable the automatic zero value choice.
Parameter
Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Using the automatic selection of zero value to measure.
CAP:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON
READ?
Typical Response： +0.00000000E+00,+1.02300000E-01
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When automatic reference selection is ON, the first measurement made is used as
the null value for all subsequent measurements. [SENSe:]Capacitance:NULL:VALue
will be set to this value. Automatic null value selection will be disabled.
When automatic null value selection is disabled (OFF), the null value is specified bythis command:[SENSe:]Capacitance:NULL:VALue.
The instrument enables automatic null value selection when the null function isenabled ([SENSe:]Capacitance:NULL:STATe ON).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.36 [SENSe:]CAPacitance:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]CAPacitance:RANGe? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Manually choose measurement range.
Parameter<range>：{2nF|20nF|200nF|2uF|20uF|200uF|10000uF|AUTO}
Default 2uF.

Typical Return+2.00000000E-06

Using the 2uFfileconfigurationcapacitance to measure.Make and read two measurements.
CONF:CAP
CAP:RANG 2E-6
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +7.28283777E-10,+7.28268544E-10
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Choose the fixed range ([SENSe:]<function>:RANGe) ,disable the automatic
adjustment range.
If the input signal is greater than can be measured on the specified manual range, theinstrument displays the word Overload on front panel and returns "9.9E37" from theremote interface.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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2.9.37 [SENSe:]CAPacitance:RANGe:AUTO {OFF|ON|ONCE}[SENSe:]CAPacitance:RANGe:AUTO?
Enable or disable automatic adjustment range.
Parameter
Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1ON)

Configure AC current measurement and executed immediately.Make and read two measurements.
CONF:VOLT:AC
VOLT:AC:RANG:AUTO ONCE
SAMP:COUN 2
READ?
Typical Response： +8.36187601E-03,+8.34387541E-03

The situation in the automatic adjustment range enabled, the input signal range
based on the instrument.

This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet), or CONFigure function.

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This subsystem is configured continuity measurement.
Command Summary[SENSe:]CONTinuity:THReshold:VALue

2.9.37 [SENSe:]CONTinuity:THReshold:VALue {<value>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[SENSe:]CONTinuity:THReshold:VALue?
Disable or enable automatic adjustment range.

Parameter

Typical Return0~2000 Ω，default 0+2.00000000E+03

Sets the threshold resistance to 2000
CONT:THR:VAL 2000
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST), Instrument
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2.10 SYSTem Subsystem

2.10.1 SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe {ON|1|OFF|0}
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe?
Disables or enables the beep heard during continuity, diode, or Probe Hold measurements,
or when an error is generated from the front panel or remote interface.
Parameter

Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Disable keyboard click:
SYST:BEEP:STAT OFFThis command not affect the beeper heard associated with diode and continuity
tests, errors and so on.
This setting is non-volatile; it is not changed by power cycling, a Factory Reset(*RST), or an Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

2.10.2 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress "<address>"
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress? [{CURRent|STATic}]]
Assigns a static Internet Protocol (IP) address for the instrument.
Parameter

Typical Return

Command： "nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn"
Query： {CURRent|STATic}，default CURRent
Default：169.254.3.5“192.168.1.101”

Set a static IP address:
SYST:COMM:LAN:IPAD "10.11.13.212"
This setting is non-volatile; it is not changed by power cycling, a Factory Reset(*RST), or an Instrument Preset.(SYSTem:PRESet).
This parameter is set to its default value when the instrument is shipped from thefactory and after SYSTem:SECurity:IMMediate.

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2.10.3 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk "<mask>"
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk? [{CURRent|STATic}]]
Assigns a subnet mask for the instrument to use in determining whether a client IP
address is on the same local subnet.
Parameter

Typical Return

Command"nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn",default"255.255.
0.0"
Query： {CURRent|STATic}，default CURRent“255.255.255.0”

Set the subnet mask:
SYST:COMM:LAN:SMAS "255.255.255.0"
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A value of "0.0.0.0" or "255.255.255.255" indicates that subnetting is not being used.
CURRent: returns address currently being used by the instrument.
STATic: returns static address from non-volatile memory. This address is used if
DHCP is disabled or unavailable.
This setting is non-volatile; it is not changed by power cycling, a Factory Reset(*RST), or an Instrument Preset(SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.11 TRIGger Subsystem
The TRIGger subsystem configures the triggering that controls measurement acquisition.
Command Summary
TRIGger:COUNt
TRIGger:DELay
TRIGger:DELay:AUTO
TRIGger:SLOPe
TRIGger:SOURce

2.11.1 TRIGger:COUNt {<count>|MIN|MAX|DEF|INFinity} TRIGger:COUNt?
[{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Selects the number of triggers that will be accepted by the instrument before returning to
the "idle" trigger state.
Parameter
Typical Return
1 to 1,000,000 or continuous (INFinity).
Default 1+1.00000000E+00
For a continuous trigger (INFinity),
the query returns"9.9E37".

Return ten sets of five DC voltage measurements,
CONF:VOLT:DC
SAMP:COUN 5
TRIG:COUN 10
READ?
Typical Response: -1.85425399E-04, … (50 measurements)

You can use the specified trigger count in conjunction with a sample count(SAMPle:COUNt), which sets the number of samples to be made per trigger. In thiscase, the number of measurements returned will be the sample count multiplied by
the trigger count.
You can store up to 1,000 measurements in the reading memory of the SDM3055x. If
reading memory overflows, new measurements will overwrite the oldest
measurements stored; the most recent measurements are always preserved. No
error is generated, but the Reading Mem Ovfl bit (bit 14) is set in the Questionable
Data Register's condition register (see Status System Introduction).
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.11.2 TRIGger:DELay {<seconds>|MIN|MAX|DEF} TRIGger:DELay?
[{MIN|MAX|DEF}]
Sets the delay between the trigger signal and the first measurement.
Parameter

Typical Return0 to ~3600 seconds (~1 μs steps), default
1s+1.00000000E-06

Return five DC voltage measurements. There is a 2 second delay before eachmeasurement.
CONF:VOLT:DC 10
SAMP:COUN 5
TRIG:DEL 2
READ?
Typical Response：+3.07761360E-03,-1.16041169E-03,+5.60585356E-06,+1.21460160E-04,+2.85898
531E-04
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Due to internal quantization, the actual delay that you set may be slightly different
than your specified value. The increment is approximately 1 μs. Use the query to
determine the exact delay. For example, if you send TRIG:DEL 500 ms and then
TRIG:DEL? the actual delay may be +5.00000753E-01.
By default, TRIGger:DELay:AUTO is ON. The instrument automatically determines
the delay based on function, range and integration time (see Automatic Trigger
Delays). However, you may need to set a delay longer than the automatic delay forlong cables, high capacitance or high impedance signals.
If you specify a trigger delay with this command, that delay is used for all functions(except CONTinuity and DIODe) and ranges. The CONTinuity and DIODe tests
ignore the trigger delay setting.
If you have configured the instrument for more than one measurement per trigger(SAMPle:COUNt >1), the delay is inserted after the trigger and between consecutive
measurements.
The instrument selects automatic trigger delay after a Factory Reset (*RST) or an
Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.11.3 TRIGger:DELay:AUTO {ON|1|OFF|0} TRIGger:DELay:AUTO?
Disables or enables automatic trigger delay.
Parameter
Typical Return{ON|1|OFF|0}，default ON0(OFF)or1(ON)Return 5 DC voltage measurements, with an automatic delay between eachmeasurement.
CONF:VOLT:DC 10
SAMP:COUN 5
TRIG:DEL:AUTO 1
READ?
Typical Response：+3.07761360E-03,-1.16041169E-03,+5.60585356E-06,+1.21460160E-04,+2.85898
531E-04

Selecting a specific trigger delay using TRIGger:DELay disables the automatic trigger
delay.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.11.4 TRIGger:SLOPe {POSitive|NEGative} TRIGger:SLOPe?
Selects whether the instrument uses the rising edge (POS) or the falling edge (NEG) of
the trigger signal on the rearpanel Ext Trig BNC connector.
Parameter

Typical Return{POSitive|NEGative} ，default
NEGative

POS orNEG

Return ten sets of five DC voltage measurements, using a positive-goingexternal trigger to start each measurement set:
CONF:VOLT:DC
SAMP:COUN 5
TRIG:COUN 10
TRIG:SOUR EXT;SLOP POS
READ?
Typical Response: -1.85425399E-04, …(50 measurements)This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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2.11.5 TRIGger:SOURce {IMMediate|EXTernal|BUS} TRIGger:SOURce?
Selects the trigger source for measurements:
SourceDescription
IMMediate

The trigger signal is always present. When you place theinstrument in the "wait-for-trigger" state, the trigger is issued
immediately..

BUS

The instrument is triggered by *TRG over the remote interface
once the DMM is in the "wait-for-trigger" state.

EXTernal

The instrument accepts hardware triggers applied to therear-panel Ext Trig input and takes the specified number ofmeasurements (SAMPle:COUNt), each time a TTL pulse specified
by OUTPut:TRIGger:SLOPe is received. If the instrument receives
an external trigger before it is ready, it will buffer one trigger.

Parameter

Typical Return{IMMediate|EXTernal|BUS} ，default
IMMediate

IMM、EXT or BUS

Return ten sets of five DC voltage measurements, using a positive-goingexternal trigger to start each measurement set:
CONF:VOLT:DC
SAMP:COUN 5
TRIG:COUN 10
TRIG:SOUR EXT;SLOP POS
READ?
Typical Response: -1.85425399E-04, … ( 50 measurements)

After selecting the trigger source, you must place the instrument in the"wait-for-trigger" state by sending INITiate or READ?. A trigger will not be acceptedfrom the selected trigger source until the instrument is in the "wait-for-trigger" state.
This parameter is set to its default value after a Factory Reset (*RST) or Instrument
Preset (SYSTem:PRESet).

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