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Keithley 2280S-60-3

SCPI COMMAND REFERENCE

Keithley 2280S-60-3

Keithley 2280S-60-3

The Keithley 2280S-60-3 is Keithley's power supply in the Series 2280S Precision Measurement DC Power Supplies family. Its SCPI remote-control interface exposes 146 commands across 23 subsystems - 109 settable and 37 queries - and every command is documented here with its parameters, accepted values, return format, and a copy-paste PyVISA example for automating test and measurement.

146

Commands

109

Settable

37

Queries

23

Subsystems

SCPI

1999.0

Verified

2026-07-16

All commands

*CLSset / query

Clears the event registers and error queues. It clears the Standard Event Status Register, Status Byte Register, and the event registers for Questionable, Operation, and Measurement status, and clears the error queue.

*CLS
*ESEset / query

Sets and queries bits in the Standard Event Status Enable Register. Sending 0 clears all bits; the query returns the register as a decimal value representing the binary-weighted sum of set bits.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger0 - 255Value of the Standard Event Status Enable Register.
integer - Returns the Standard Event Status Enable Register as a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.
*ESE 145
*ESR?query

Reads the Standard Event Status Register (SESR), returning a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set, and clears the register.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Standard Event Status Register; the register is cleared after the read.
*ESR?
*IDN?query

Retrieves the instrument identification string. The returned string includes the manufacturer, model number, serial number, and firmware revision in the format KEITHLEY INSTRUMENTS,MODEL nnnn,xxxxxxx,yyyyy.

string - The identification string of the instrument, formatted as manufacturer, model number, serial number, and firmware revision.
*OPCset / query

Sets the operation complete (OPC) bit after all pending commands, including overlapped commands, have been executed.

*LANG?query

Determines which command set is used by the instrument. The only available remote command set is SCPI.

enum - Returns the active remote command set.
*LANG?
*RCLset / query

Restores the instrument to the setup that was saved with the *SAV command. The setup is recalled from setup memory location 1 to 5.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger1 - 5Integer identifying the saved setup memory location to recall.
*RCL 3
*RSTset / query

Resets the instrument settings to their default values. It cancels all pending commands and cancels the response to any previously received *OPC and *OPC? commands.

*SAVset / query

Saves the present instrument settings as a user-saved setup in nonvolatile memory. Stored settings can later be restored with *RCL; any previously stored setup at the same index is overwritten.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger1 - 5Memory location to save the setup in.
*SAV 2
*SREset / query

Sets or queries the bits of the Status Request Enable Register. To set a bit, send the constant or the value of the bit as the <n> parameter; 0 clears all bits. The query returns the register value as a decimal number corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of the set bits.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger0Constant or bit value to set in the Status Request Enable Register.
integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Status Request Enable Register.
*SRE 0
*STB?query

Reads the contents of the Status Byte Register. It returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register, and does not clear the bits.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Status Byte Register.
*TRGset / query

Generates a trigger event from a remote command interface. It has the same effect as a group execute trigger (GET).

*TRG
*TRG
*TST?query

Performs a complete self-test and returns the results. Sending the command returns 0; a self-test is not performed.

integer - Returns 0.
*TST?
*WAIset / query

Postpones execution of subsequent commands until all previously issued overlapped commands have finished. It is not needed for sequential commands.

:ABORt[n]set / query

Stops all trigger model commands on the instrument. With continuous initiation disabled, the specified channel's trigger model goes into the idle state; with continuous initiation enabled, operation continues at the top of the trigger model.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.

Configures the instrument to a specific setup for measurements. If sent without parameters, the present setting values for range and the selected measurement function are used.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]Measurement function to which the setting applies.
rangeoptreal-Range value for the selected measurement function.
resolutionoptinteger-Resolution setting: 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5 digit resolution.
:CONF:CURR 0.01,5

Reads the latest post-processed reading. It does not trigger a measurement; it returns the last available reading, with the format determined by :FORMat:ELEMents.

string - Returns the latest post-processed reading. The return format depends on the settings specified by :FORMat:ELEMents.
:FORM:ELEM "READ,UNIT" Specify the data elements contained in the readings.
:FETCh? Return the latest reading.

:FORMat:ELEMentsset / query

Specifies or queries which data elements are included in the data string. Up to 9 elements may be listed, in any order, and elements may be repeated; items can be separated by commas and enclosed in single or double quotes.

NameTypeValuesDescription
item listenumREADing | SOURce | UNIT | MODE | DATE | TIME | TSTamp | RELative | RSTampData elements to include in the data string.
enum - Returns the current item list of data elements included in the data string.
:FORMat:ELEMents <item list>
:FORMat:ELEMents?

:FORCe:TRIGgerset / query

Bypasses the control source of the Arm layer or Trigger layer so you do not need to wait for the programmed event to occur.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
:FORC:TRIG

Makes a measurement using the specified function and returns the reading. If the buffer is set to NEVer mode, it only measures and returns the reading without saving it in the buffer.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]Measurement function to use.
rangeoptreal0.01 - 32 VMeasurement range value. Current and concurrent ranges are 0.01, 0.1, 1, and 10; voltage range is 32 V or 60 V depending on model.
resolutionoptinteger4 - 6Display resolution in digits: 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5.
string - Returns the measurement reading.
:MEAS:CURR? 10,5

Makes measurements and returns the first reading. When executed, it resets the trigger model and then performs :ABORt, :INITiate, and :FETCh?.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
returns
:READ[n]?

Sets the number of times to repeat the Arm event.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
countinteger1 - 2500Number of times to repeat the arm event.
integer - Returns the arm count. With DEFault, returns the default value; with MINimum or MAXimum, returns the minimum or maximum allowed value.
ARM:COUN 4

Selects the control source for the arm layer. For single-channel instruments, [n] is 1.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number. For single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
sourceenumIMMediate | EXTernal | MANual | BUSTrigger source for the arm layer.
ARM:SOUR BUS

Specifies which math operation is performed on measurements for the selected measurement function. The operation is saved in settings and can be set per channel.

NameTypeValuesDescription
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]The measurement function to which this setting applies.
nameenumMXBThe name of the math operation.
channelenumCH1 | CH2Channel number, defaulting to CH1.
:CALC:VOLT:FORM MXB

Specifies the offset for the y = mx + b math operation. It can be set for a selected measurement function and, optionally, a channel.

NameTypeValuesDescription
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]The measurement function to which this setting applies.
nreal-1e6 - +1e6The offset for the y = mx + b operation.
channelenumCH1 | CH2The channel number.

Specifies the scale factor for the y = mx + b math operation for the selected measurement function. The command can be used as a setter or a query, and it is associated with the Concurrent, Current, and Voltage measurement functions.

NameTypeValuesDescription
nreal-1e6 - +1e6The scale factor.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2Channel number; default value is CH1.
real - Returns the current scale factor for the selected measurement function.
:CALC:VOLT:KMAT:MMF 0.80
:CALC:VOLT:KMAT:MMF 0.80

Specifies the units suffix name for the y = mx + b math operation. The units suffix must be one letter of the alphabet, enclosed in single or double quotes.

NameTypeValuesDescription
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]The measurement function to which this setting applies.
stringstring-The units suffix name for the mx + b calculation; must be one character enclosed in single or double quotes.
channelenumCH1 | CH2The channel number (default value is CH1).

Enables or disables the math operations for the specified measurement function. When set to on, the math operation specified by the math format command is performed before completing a measurement.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumON | 1 | OFF | 0Enables or disables the math operation.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]The measurement function to which this setting applies.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2The channel number.
:CALC:VOLT:FORM MXB Set the math function for voltage measurements to mx + b.
:CALC:VOLT:KMAT:MMF 0.80 Set the scale factor for voltage measurements to 0.80.
:CALC:VOLT:KMAT:MBF 50 Set the offset factor to 50.
:CALC:VOLT:KMAT:MUN 'C' Set unit to 'C'
:CALC:VOLT:STATE ON Enable the math function.

Reads the results of specified statistics for the selected channel. The results are returned in the order Minimum, Maximum, Mean, Standard deviation, and Peak to peak.

NameTypeValuesDescription
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2Channel number to read; default is CH1.
numeric - Returns the calculation results of statistics in order: Minimum, Maximum, Mean, Standard deviation, and Peak to peak. If the specified statistics have not been performed yet or the buffer is empty, the instrument returns -1.000000E+37.
:CALCulate2:DATA?
:CALCulate2:DATA? <channel>

Selects or queries which math statistics are used on readings stored in the buffer. Multiple statistics may be specified, separated by commas, and the selected statistics are returned in the order MIN, MAX, MEAN, PKPK, SDEV.

NameTypeValuesDescription
itemListenumMINimum | MAXimum | MEAN | SDEViation | PKPK | NONEAvailable math statistics to select for the calculation format.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2Channel number; default is CH1.
enum - Returns the selected math statistics for the specified channel.

Specifies or queries which data elements are included in the data string. It only affects minimum and maximum query results.

NameTypeValuesDescription
itemListenumREADing | UNIT | RNUMber | TSTampAvailable data elements to include in the data string.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2Channel number; default is CH1.
:CALCulate2:FORMat:ELEMents <itemList>
:CALCulate2:FORMat:ELEMents <itemList>,<channel>
:CALCulate2:FORMat:ELEMents?
:CALCulate2:FORMat:ELEMents? <channel>

Selects which buffer data type statistic operations use. You can apply statistics to current data only or voltage data only, optionally for a specified channel.

NameTypeValuesDescription
functionenumCURRent | VOLTageData type to use for statistic operations.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2Channel number to use; default is CH1.
enum - Returns the present function setting, optionally for the specified channel.
:CALCulate2:FUNCtion <function>
:CALCulate2:FUNCtion <function>,<channel>
:CALCulate2:FUNCtion?
:CALCulate2:FUNCtion? <channel>

Performs the selected statistic operation and reads the results. If used as a query, it finishes the selected statistic operation and returns the calculation results.

NameTypeValuesDescription
channelinteger1 - 2The channel number; default is CH1.
string - Returns the calculation results in the order MIN, MAX, MEAN, PKPK, SDEV. When statistics are disabled, it returns the last calculation results; if the selected statistics have never been performed or the buffer is empty, the instrument returns -1.000000E+37.
:CALCulate2:IMMediate
:CALCulate2:IMMediate <channel>
:CALCulate2:IMMediate?
:CALCulate2:IMMediate? <channel>

Enables or disables the statistic calculations for CALCulate2. It is saved and recalled with instrument settings and defaults to OFF.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumON | 1 | OFF | 0Enable or disable statistic calculations.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2Selects the channel number; default is CH1.
:CALCulate2:STATe <state>
:CALCulate2:STATe <state>,<channel>
:CALCulate2:STATe?
:CALCulate2:STATe? <channel>

Cancels the calibration procedures and drops the new calibration constants. When sent, the instrument cancels the calibration and loses the new constants.

:CAL:PROT:CANC

Changes the calibration password. The password must be enabled by entering calibration mode first.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stringstring-Calibration password: an 8-character string including letters and numbers.
:CAL:PROT:CODE '12345678' Change the calibration password to "12345678".

Returns the number of times that the instrument has completed calibration. The calibration count increases after saving the calibration constants.

integer - The number of times the instrument has completed calibration.
:CAL:PROT:COUN?

Specifies the calibration date. The query returns the latest calibration date in year, month, day format.

NameTypeValuesDescription
yearinteger1971Year of the calibration date; must be more than 1970.
monthinteger1 - 12Month of the calibration date.
dayinteger1 - 31Day of the calibration date.
integer - Returns the latest calibration date in the format <year> <month> <day>.
:CAL:PROT:DATE 2014, 5, 12

Performs one step of the protected calibration procedure. The <step> suffix selects calibration step 1 through 8 for the specified channel, if applicable.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stepinteger1 - 8Calibration step number to start.
noptinteger1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP1
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP2
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP3
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP4
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP5
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP6
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP7
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP8

Enters the voltage or resistance values used for calibration calculations. Steps 6 and 8 do not require external data entry; the instrument can collect the data automatically.

NameTypeValuesDescription
voltagereal-Voltage reading from the external DMM.
resistancereal-Resistance of the resistor load.
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP1:DATA <voltage>
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP2:DATA <voltage>
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP3:DATA <voltage>,<resistance>
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP4:DATA <voltage>,<resistance>
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP5:DATA <voltage>,<resistance>
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP6:DATA
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP7:DATA <voltage>,<resistance>
:CALibration:PROTected[:DC[n]]:STEP8:DATA

Saves the calibration constants to nonvolatile memory after calibration has been completed. If the instrument exits calibration mode without first saving the new constants, the previous constants are restored.

:CAL:PROT:SAVE Save calibration constants to memory.

Enables or disables calibration procedures for remote-interface calibration operations. A calibration password is required when using the command.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumON | 1 | OFF | 0Enable or disable the calibration mode.
passwordstring-Calibration password; maximum length 8 characters and not case sensitive.
:CAL:PROT:STAT ON, 'KI002280'

Sets the specified digital I/O line to be a digital line and configures its function as input or output. The function can be AUTO for lines 1 to 3, or a fixed output/input mode.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 6The digital I/O line.
functionenumAUTO | MOUTH | MOUTL | MINPutThe pin state or function.
enum - Returns the present function setting for the specified digital I/O line.
:DIG:LINE1:FUNC MINPut

Queries the data from the manual input to a digital I/O line. If the line is not assigned to manual input, the query returns no data and the instrument generates error 508.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger1 - 6The digital I/O line.
integer - The manual input data from the selected digital I/O line. Example output: 1.
:DIG:LINE1:MAN:INP:DATA? Query the data from manual input to the digital I/O pin.

Sets or queries the brightness of the front-panel display. Brightness affects screen life; higher brightness and longer on-time shorten screen life.

NameTypeValuesDescription
brightnessreal5 - 100The brightness of the display.
real (%) - Returns the current display brightness, or the default/minimum/maximum brightness when queried with DEFault, MINimum, or MAXimum.
:DISP:BRIG 50
:DISPlay:CLEarset / query

Removes the user-defined text message from the OUTPUT view screen and returns the instrument to normal mode.

NameTypeValuesDescription
channeloptdiscrete-Channel number to clear; default is CH1.
:DISP:CLE
:DISPlay:SCREenset / query

Specifies which screen is displayed on the front-panel. You can select the Home, Graph, or Data Sheet screen.

NameTypeValuesDescription
screenNameenumHOME | GRAPh | DATasheetThe screen to display.
:DISP:SCRE DAT DAT

Defines the text displayed on the front-panel OUTPUT view screen. The text must be enclosed in single or double quotes and can be up to 24 characters; too many characters produces error -223.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stringstring-String that contains the message; up to 24 characters.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2The channel number; default value is CH1.
:DISP:USER:TEXT "Test running"

Enables or disables continuous triggering. With continuous initiation enabled, sending :INITiate causes error -213, "init ignored."

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Disables or enables continuous triggering.
INIT:CONT OFF

Starts the trigger model. For single-channel instruments, the channel number is 1.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number.
:INITiate[n][:IMMediate]

Recalls the specified setup from the external USB flash drive to the instrument.

NameTypeValuesDescription
fileNamestring-Name for the imported setup, maximum 8 characters.

Exports the present setup to the external USB flash drive. The saved setup name is specified as a file name with a maximum of 8 characters.

NameTypeValuesDescription
fileNamestring-A string that contains a name for the saved setup (maximum 8 characters).
:MMEMory:SAVE:SETup "mysetup"

Specifies a delay before the instrument turns off the specified output. It affects on-to-off transitions and can be set per channel.

NameTypeValuesDescription
nreal0 - 10Delay falling time.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2Channel number; default is CH1.
qualifieroptenumDEFault | MINimum | MAXimumOptional query qualifier returning the default, minimum, or maximum value.
:OUTP:DELay:FALLing 1 Set the falling delay time to 1 s.

Specifies the delay time that the instrument waits before turning on the specified output. It sets the rising delay so the output will not turn on until the delay has elapsed, affecting off-to-on transitions including :OUTPut:STATe ON.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptreal0 - 10Delay rising time.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2The channel number (default value is CH1).
qualifieroptenumDEFault | MINimum | MAXimumQuery qualifier for returning the present value, the minimum allowed value, or the maximum allowed value.
:OUTP:DEL:RIS 1

Enables or disables the output delay time used before the instrument turns the output on and off. When set to ON, the instrument waits the specified delay time before enabling or disabling the output.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Disables or enables output delay.
enum - Returns the present output delay state.
:OUTP:DEL:STAT ON Enable the output delay

Clears the overvoltage, overcurrent, overtemperature, or reverse fault status. It also clears the related Questionable Instrument Summary Condition Register bit for those faults.

NameTypeValuesDescription
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2The channel number; default value is CH1.
:OUTP:PROT:CLE Clear the protection status.

Queries whether overvoltage, overcurrent, overtemperature, or reverse fault protection has been tripped.

NameTypeValuesDescription
channeloptchannel_list-The channel number; default is CH1.
enum - Returns the protection-fault status for the specified channel.
:OUTP:PROT:TRIP? CH1 If the overvoltage protection circuit in channel 1 is
tripped, the query returns OVP.
If the protection circuit is not tripped, the query returns
NONE.
:OUTPut[:STATe]set / query

Enables or disables the source output. The command can also be applied to a specific channel, and measurements cannot be made while the source is off.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1 | DISable | 2Turns the source output off, on, or disables the source.
channeloptenumCH1 | CH2The channel number.
enum - Returns the present output state.
:OUTP ON

Selects which measurement function is active for the specified channel. The active function may be Concurrent, current, or voltage.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
namestring-String containing the measurement function to make active: CONCurrent[:DC], CURRent[:DC], or VOLTage[:DC].
string - Returns the measurement function presently active.
:SENS:FUNC "VOLT"

Sets the number of measurements that are averaged when filtering is enabled for the specified function. The filter count determines how many readings are acquired and stored in the filter stack for the averaging calculation.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]Measurement function to which this setting applies.
valueinteger2 - 100Number of readings required for each filtered measurement.

Enables or disables the averaging filter for measurements of the selected function. When enabled, the instrument returns an averaged reading based on multiple measurements.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]Measurement function to which the averaging filter applies.
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Filter status; OFF or 0 disables the averaging filter, ON or 1 enables it.
enum - Returns the averaging filter state for the selected function.

Sets the type of averaging filter used for measurements on the selected function when measurement filtering is enabled. The only listed filter type is Moving average (MOVing).

NameTypeValuesDescription
typeenumMOVingThe filter type to use when filtering is enabled.
enum - Returns the current averaging filter type.

Specifies the filter window used to control filter threshold for the selected measurement function. The value is expressed as a percentage and is rounded up by the instrument to the nearest supported window value.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]The measurement function to which this setting applies.
valuereal0.01 - 100The filter window percentage.
qualifieroptenumMINimum | MAXimum | DEFaultOptional query qualifier to return the minimum, maximum, or default window value.
real (%) - Returns the filter window value; with DEFault, MAXimum, or MINimum, returns the default, maximum, or minimum supported window value, respectively.
SENS:CONC:AVER:WIND 0.1

Determines the number of digits displayed for measurements on the front panel. It does not affect remote command readings, measurement accuracy, or speed, and the setting is saved with the function setting.

NameTypeValuesDescription
valueinteger4 - 6Sets the display resolution to 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5 digits.
qualifieroptenumMINimum | MAXimum | DEFaultOptional query qualifier that returns the minimum, maximum, or default digit setting.
integer - Returns the current digit setting, or the minimum, maximum, or default value when queried with MINimum, MAXimum, or DEFault.
:SENS:CURR:DIG 5

Sets the measurement integration time in power-line cycles for the selected measurement function. The setting applies to concurrent, current, or voltage measurements and is saved in recall/save settings, surviving reset and power cycle.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]Measurement function to which the setting applies.
valuereal0.002 - 12Number of power-line cycles for each measurement for 50 Hz operation.
real - For the query form, returns the number of power-line cycles for the selected measurement function. With DEFault, MINimum, or MAXimum, returns the default, minimum, or maximum allowed value, respectively.
:SENS:CURR:NPLC 0.5

Sets the measurement range for measurements of the selected function. When read, it returns the measurement range the instrument is presently using; setting a value disables autorange for that function.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger-Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
rangereal0.01 A - 32 VSpecific measurement range or preset value to use.
:SENS:CURR:RANG 0.01
:SENS:CONC:RANG 1
:SENS:VOLT:RANG 32

Determines whether the measurement range for the selected function is selected manually or automatically. When set to OFF, the range must be set manually; when set to ON, the instrument selects the most sensitive range automatically.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Sets manual or automatic range selection.
:SENS:CURR:RANG:AUTO ON

Specifies the relative offset value for the measurement. When relative offset is enabled, subsequent measured readings are offset by the value set for this command.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
refreal-6.1 - 6.1Relative offset value for concurrent and current measurements on Model 2280S-32-6; range is -3.3 to 3.3 A on Model 2280S-60-3.
SENS:CONC:REF 1

Acquires a new measurement for the selected function and stores it as the relative offset value. The measurement is taken without applying any filter operations.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]Measurement function to which the setting applies.
:SENS:VOLT:REF:ACQ

Enables or disables a relative offset value for the selected measurement function. When enabled, subsequent measured readings are offset by the stored relative offset value.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger-Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]The measurement function to which the setting applies.
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Disable or enable the relative offset.
enum - Returns the current relative offset state.
:SENS:FUNC "VOLT" Set the measurement function to voltage with a
:SENS:VOLT:REF:ACQ relative offset of 5 V and enable the relative offset
:SENS:VOLT:REF:STATe ON function.

Sets the measurement resolution for the selected measurement function. The resolution can be 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5 digits.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
functionenumCONCurrent[:DC] | CURRent[:DC] | VOLTage[:DC]Measurement function to which the resolution setting applies.
valueinteger4 - 6Measurement resolution in digits: 4 for 4.5 digit, 5 for 5.5 digit, or 6 for 6.5 digit resolution.
:SENS:CURR:RES 5

Reads and clears the Measurement Event Register of the status model. The instrument returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Measurement Event Register.
:STATus:MEASurement[:EVENt]?

Sets or reads the contents of the Measurement Event Enable Register of the status model. When a bit is set here and the corresponding Measurement Event Register bit is set, the MSB bit in the Status Byte Register is set.

NameTypeValuesDescription
nnumeric-Status register value to write; may be sent in decimal, binary (#b), or hexadecimal (#h) form.
numeric - Returns the contents of the Measurement Event Enable Register as a decimal value.
:STATus:MEASurement:ENABle <n>
:STATus:MEASurement:ENABle?

Reads and clears the Measurement Instrument Event Register of the status model. The instrument returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Measurement Instrument Event Register.

Sets or reads the contents of the Measurement Instrument Event Enable Register of the status model. When one of the enabled bits and the corresponding Event Register bit are set, the ISUM bit in the Measurement Event Register is set.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger0 - 65535Binary, hexadecimal, or decimal value written to the enable register.
integer - The status of the Measurement Instrument Enable Register.
:STAT:MEAS:INST:ENAB #b0000000000000010

Reads and clears the Measurement Instrument Summary Event Register of the status model. The instrument returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Measurement Instrument Summary Event Register.
:STAT:MEAS:INST:ISUM?

Sets or reads the contents of the Measurement Instrument Summary Enable Register of the status model. The register enables bits in the Measurement Instrument Summary Event Register (MISER).

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger-Status register value; binary values may be prefaced with #b, hexadecimal with #h, or decimal without a prefix.
integer - The status of the Measurement Instrument Summary Enable Register.
:STAT:MEAS:INST:ISUM:ENAB #b0000100000000001

Reads the contents of the Measurement Instrument Summary Condition Register of the status model.

integer - Returns the contents of the Measurement Instrument Summary Condition Register of the status model.
:STAT:MEAS:INST:ISUM:COND? Returns the contents of the Measurement Instrument Summary Condition Register of the status model.

Reads and clears the Operation Event Register of the status model. The instrument returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Operation Event Register.

Sets or reads the contents of the Operation Event Enable Register of the status model. When one of the enabled bits is set and the corresponding bit in the Operation Event Register is set, the OSB bit in the Status Byte Register is set.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger-Status of the operation status register.
:STAT:OPER:ENAB #b0010000000000000

Reads and clears the Operation Instrument Event Register of the status model.

integer - Returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

Sets or reads the contents of the Operation Instrument Enable Register of the status model. When sending binary values, prefix <n> with #b; hexadecimal values use #h, and decimal values need no prefix.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger0 - 65535The status of the Operation Instrument Enable Register.
:STAT:OPER:INST:ENAB #b0000000000000010

Reads the Operation Instrument Summary Event Register of the status model and clears the register. The instrument returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Operation Instrument Summary Event Register.
:STAT:OPER:INST:ISUM? Returns the contents of the Operation Instrument Summary Event Register of the status model.

Sets or reads the contents of the Operation Instrument Summary Enable Register of the status model. When one of these bits is set and the corresponding bit in the OISER is set, bit 1 in the Operation Instrument Event Register is set.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger0 - MAXimumThe status of the Operation Instrument Summary Enable Register.
integer - The status of the Operation Instrument Summary Enable Register.
:STAT:OPER:INST:ISUM:ENAB #b0000000100010000

Reads the contents of the Operation Instrument Summary Condition Register of the status model.

integer - Returns the contents of the Operation Instrument Summary Condition Register.
:STAT:OPER:INST:ISUM:COND?
:STATus:PRESetset / query

Resets all the device-dependent enable registers to 0. The manual lists the specific Operation, Measurement, and Questionable enable registers that may be reset.

Reads the Questionable Event Register of the status model and then clears the register.

integer - Returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Questionable Event Register.
:STAT:QUES? Returns the contents of Questionable Event Register

Sets or reads the contents of the Questionable Event Enable Register in the status model. The register controls whether matching bits in the Questionable Event Register set the QSM bit in the Status Byte Register.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger0 - 8191Value of the Questionable Status Enable Register.
:STAT:QUES:ENAB #b0010000000000000

Reads and clears the Questionable Instrument Event Register of the status model.

integer - Returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

Sets or reads the contents of the Questionable Instrument Event Enable Register of the status model. When a bit is set and the corresponding Questionable Instrument Event Register bit is set, the ISUM bit in the Questionable Event Register is set.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger0 - 65535Status of the Questionable Instrument Event Enable Register.
integer - The status of the Questionable Instrument Event Enable Register.
:STAT:QUES:INST:ENAB #b0000000000000010

Reads the Questionable Instrument Summary Event Register of the status model and clears the register. The instrument returns a decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.

integer - Decimal value corresponding to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the Questionable Instrument Summary Event Register.
:STAT:QUES:INST:ISUM? Returns the contents of the Questionable Instrument Summary Event Register of the status model.

Sets or reads the contents of the Questionable Instrument Summary Event Enable Register of the status model. Binary values may be sent with #b, hexadecimal values with #h, or decimal values with no prefix.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger-Contents of the Questionable Instrument Summary Event Enable Register.
:STAT:QUES:INST:ISUM?

Reads the contents of the Questionable Instrument Summary Condition Register of the status model.

integer - The contents of the Questionable Instrument Summary Condition Register.
:STAT:QUES:INST:ISUM:COND?

Enables or disables the instrument autozero function. When autozero is disabled, reference and internal temperature measurements are not performed, which increases measurement speed but can eventually cause drift and inaccurate readings.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Disables autozero with OFF or 0, and enables autozero with ON or 1.
:SYST:AZER OFF

Enables or disables the beeper for error messages. When enabled, a beep signals that an error has happened.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Turns the error beeper off or on.
enum - Returns the present error-beeper state.
:SYSTem:BEEPer:ERRor ON Enable the error beeper.

Causes remote control to transfer to the present interface. When sent from one interface, the currently active interface is blocked and the sending interface becomes active.

:SYSTem:COMMunication:ABORt

Specifies the LAN configuration for the instrument. The query form returns the present settings as AUTO or MANual followed by the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

NameTypeValuesDescription
modeenumAUTO | MANualSelects automatic or manual LAN configuration.
ipaddressoptstring-LAN IP address in dotted-decimal notation; required when mode is manual.
netmaskoptstring-LAN subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation.
gatewayoptstring-LAN default gateway in dotted-decimal notation.
enum - Returns the present LAN settings in the order AUTO or MANual,<IPaddress>,<NETmask>,<GATeway>.
:SYST:COMM:LAN:CONF MAN,"192.168.0.1","255.255.240.0","192.168.0.3"
:SYST:COMM:LAN:CONF?

Queries the instrument's LAN MAC address. The MAC address is returned as a hexadecimal character string with colons separating the address octets.

string - The MAC address of the instrument, for example 00:60:1A:00:00:57.
:SYSTem:COMMunication:LAN:MACaddress?
:SYSTem:DATEset / query

Sets or queries the instrument calendar date. The query returns the present date as year, month, and day.

NameTypeValuesDescription
yearinteger1971Year value; must be more than 1970.
monthinteger1 - 12Month value.
dayinteger1 - 31Day of month.
string - Returns the present date in the format <year>,<month>,<day>.
:SYST:DATE 2014, 5, 12

Reads the oldest error message from the event log. It returns the next entry from the error queue and clears errors after they are read; if the queue is empty, it returns `0,"No error"`.

string - The next entry from the error queue, or `0,"No error"` if there are no entries.
:SYST:ERR?

Clears the error queue. This function removes all messages from the error queue.

Returns and clears the oldest error code in the error queue. The numeric code is removed from the queue after being read.

integer - Returns the numeric code of the last error in the event log, and clears that error from the queue after it is read.
:SYST:ERR:CODE? Returns the error number of the last error in
the error queue.
For example, if error -222, "Parameter data
out of range error" occurred, the output is:
-222

Returns the number of errors currently in the error queue. This query does not clear the errors from the queue.

integer - The number of errors in the error queue.

Saves all event log entries since the last clear command to a file on a USB flash drive. The .csv extension is automatically added to the filename, and the USB flash drive must be inserted before sending the command.

NameTypeValuesDescription
fileNamestring-A string that holds the name of the file to be saved.
:SYST:EVEN:SAVE "error_log" Saves the error events in the event log to a file
on the USB flash drive named error_log.csv.

Sets the GPIB address of the instrument. The address can be any value from 1 to 30 and takes effect when the command is processed.

NameTypeValuesDescription
ninteger1 - 30The GPIB address of the instrument.
integer - Returns the current GPIB address.
:SYSTem:KCLickset / query

Enables or disables the key click sound for front-panel key presses. The setting is saved and affected by recall settings, instrument reset, and power cycle.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Disable or enable the key click sound.
:SYSTem:KCLick ON
:SYSTem:LOCalset / query

Takes the instrument out of remote operation and restores front-panel control. In remote operation, the front-panel keys are locked out except LOCAL and OUTPUT.

:SYST:LOC

Returns the line frequency that was automatically detected when the instrument was turned on. The line frequency can be 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

real (Hz) - The detected power line frequency.
:SYST:LFR? Return the line frequency.

Sets a remote interface to lock mode. When password protection is enabled, sending this command disables the remote interface for the current connection.

NameTypeValuesDescription
passwordstring-The password for remote connection.
:SYST:PASS:LOCK "admin" Disable the current interface

Sets the protection mode for the remote connection. The password protection can be enabled with ALL or disabled with NONE.

NameTypeValuesDescription
valueenumALL | NONEEnables or disables password protection.
:SYST:PASS:MODE ALL Enable the password protection.

Sets a new password for the remote connection. The instrument keeps using the old password until the change command has completed.

NameTypeValuesDescription
string1string8 charactersThe present password.
string2string8 charactersThe new password.
:SYST:PASS:NEW <string1>,<string2>

Enables a remote interface by unlocking a locked remote interface with the correct password. If the password is wrong, the instrument reports error 509, "System password not correct."

NameTypeValuesDescription
passwordstring-The password for remote mode.
:SYST:PASS:UNL "admin" Unlock the present interface used to send this command.

Enables or disables default setup loading. When set to On, the power setup loads setup 1 after power-on.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumOFF | 0 | ON | 1Disable or enable default setup loading.
enum - Returns the current default setup loading state.
:SYST:POS:STAT ON
:SYST:POS:STAT?
:SYSTem:PRESetset / query

Returns the instrument to the factory default conditions and erases all user data stored in nonvolatile memory. It does not affect the status structure registers or error queue, and it resets the GPIB and IP addresses to default settings.

:SYSTem:RWLockset / query

Locks out the front-panel controls so the instrument can only be controlled through the remote interface. When sent, all front-panel keys are disabled.

:SYST:RWLock
:SYSTem:TIMEset / query

Sets the absolute time of the instrument.

NameTypeValuesDescription
hourinteger0 - 23Hour in 24-hour time format.
minuteinteger0 - 60Minute.
secondinteger0 - 60Second.
:SYST:TIME 5, 51, 30

Queries the present SCPI standard version.

string - Returns the SCPI standard version.
:SYST:VERS? Query the version. Example output: 1999.0

:DATA[n]:CLEarset / query

Clears all readings in the buffer.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
:DATA:CLE Clear the data buffer.

Enables or disables the autoclear feature for the reading buffer. When enabled, the buffer is automatically cleared when storage starts; when disabled, new readings append until the buffer fills or storage stops.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
stateenumON | 1 | OFF | 0Enables or disables autoclear.
enum - Returns the autoclear state.
:DATA:CLEar:AUTO ON
:DATA:CLEar:AUTO?

Returns all readings from the buffer. You can optionally specify which buffer elements to print, defaulting to READing, SOURce, UNIT, and RELative.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
bufferElementsoptenumREADing | SOURce | UNIT | MODE | DATE | TIME | TSTamp | RELative | RSTamp | RNUMberList of buffer elements to print.
returns
:DATA:DATA? "READ,SOUR,REL" Return the measurement value, source value, and
the relative time.

Returns specified data elements in the buffer for a channel. The query takes a start index, an end index, and an optional list of buffer elements to print; if no element list is given, it defaults to READing, SOURce, UNIT, and RELative.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
startinteger1 - 2500Beginning index of the buffer to return.
endinteger1 - 2500Ending index of the buffer to return.
bufferElementsoptenumREADing | SOURce | UNIT | MODE | DATE | TIME | TSTamp | RELative | RSTamp | RNUMberList of elements in the buffer to print.
string - Returns the specified buffer data elements for the selected range as formatted text.
:TRAC:DATA:SEL? 1, 99, "READ,SOUR,REL"
:DATA[n]:FEEDset / query

Selects the source of readings for the trace buffer. The source can be readings before the math calculation or after it.

NameTypeValuesDescription
nameenumSENSe | CALCulateSelects the source of readings.
enum - Returns the current source of readings.
:DATA:FEED SENSe
:DATA:FEED?

Determines whether the reading buffer is filled continuously or filled once and then stops. Use it to set and read the fill mode of the reading buffer.

NameTypeValuesDescription
nameenumNEXT | ALWays | NEVerBuffer control mode: fill once, fill continuous, or no measurements to fill the buffer.
enum - Returns the current buffer control mode.
:DATA:FEED:CONT ALWays
:DATA:FEED:CONT?
:DATA[n]:POINtsset / query

Sets or queries the number of readings a buffer can store. The channel suffix [n] selects the channel number; for single-channel instruments the value is 1.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
newSizeinteger2 - 2500New size for the buffer.
:DATA:POIN? Query the capacity of the buffer.

Queries the number of readings presently stored in the buffer.

integer - The number of readings presently stored in the buffer.
:DATA:POIN:ACT? Query the number of stored reading in the buffer.

:TRACe[n]:CLEarset / query

Clears all readings in the buffer. For single-channel instruments, the channel number is 1.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number.
:TRAC:CLE Clear the data buffer.

Enables or disables the autoclear feature for the buffer. With autoclear enabled, the buffer automatically clears when the storage process starts; when disabled, readings append until the buffer is full or storage stops.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
stateenumON | 1 | OFF | 0Enables or disables autoclear.
enum - Returns the present autoclear state.
:TRAC:CLE:AUTO ON Enable autoclear for the buffer.

Returns all the readings from the buffer. An optional buffer-elements list can be supplied to select which buffer fields are returned, with defaults of READing, SOURce, UNIT, and RELative if omitted.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
bufferElementsoptenumREADing | SOURce | UNIT | MODE | DATE | TIME | TSTamp | RELative | RSTamp | RNUMberA list of elements in the buffer to print.
string - Returns the readings stored in the buffer up to the point the query is sent.
:TRACe:DATA? "READ,SOUR,REL"

Returns specified data elements from the trace buffer for a range of readings. The query takes a start index, end index, and an optional list of buffer elements to include in the response.

NameTypeValuesDescription
startinteger1 - 2500Beginning index of the buffer to return.
endinteger1 - 2500Ending index of the buffer to return.
bufferElementsoptenumREADing | SOURce | UNIT | RELative | MODE | DATE | TIME | TSTamp | RSTamp | RNUMberList of trace buffer elements to print; if omitted, defaults to READing, SOURce, UNIT, and RELative.
string - Returns the requested buffer data elements for the specified reading range.
:TRAC:DATA:SEL? 1, 99, "READ,SOUR,REL"
:TRACe[n]:FEEDset / query

Selects the source of readings for the trace buffer. You can choose readings before math calculation or after math calculation.

NameTypeValuesDescription
nameenumSENSe | CALCulateSelect the source of readings: before the math calculation or after the math calculation.
enum - Returns the current source of readings.
:TRACe:FEED SENS
:TRACe:FEED?

Determines whether the reading buffer is filled continuously or filled once and then stops. It can also disable measurements from filling the buffer.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
nameenumNEXT | ALWays | NEVerBuffer control mode: fill once, fill continuous, or no measurements to fill the buffer.
enum - Returns the current buffer control mode.
:TRACe:FEED:CONT ALW
:TRACe:FEED:CONT?
:TRACe[n]:POINtsset / query

Sets or queries the number of readings a buffer can store. For queries, it can also return the default, minimum, or maximum allowed value.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
newSizeinteger2 - 2500The new size for the buffer.
qualifieroptenumDEFault | MINimum | MAXimumOptional query qualifier requesting the default, minimum, or maximum value.
integer - Returns the number of readings a buffer can store, or the default, minimum, or maximum allowed value when a qualifier is used.
:TRAC:POIN? Query the capacity of the buffer.

Queries the number of readings presently stored in the buffer.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
integer - Returns the number of readings presently stored in the buffer.
:TRAC:POIN:ACT?
:TRACe[n]:SAVEset / query

Saves data from the specified reading buffer to a USB flash drive. You can optionally choose the time format and a start/end range within the buffer.

NameTypeValuesDescription
fileNamestring-Name of the file on the USB flash drive in which to save the reading buffer.
timeFormatoptenumTSTamp | RELative | RSTampSelects which time information is saved in the file.
startoptinteger-Starting point in the buffer from which to begin saving data.
endoptinteger-Ending point in the buffer at which to stop saving data.
:TRAC:SAVE "myData" Save all readings and default time information to a file
:TRAC:SAVE "myDataRel", REL named myData.csv on the USB flash drive.
:TRAC:SAVE "myDataRel100",REL,1,100 Save all readings and relative time stamps to a file
:TRAC:SAVE "myDataRel100",REL,1,100 named myDataRel.csv on the USB flash drive.
:TRAC:SAVE "myDataRel100",REL,1,100 Save the buffer readings from 1 through 100 to a file
:TRAC:SAVE "myDataRel100",REL,1,100 named myDataRel100.csv on the USB flash drive.

Specifies whether the current rises above or falls below the trigger threshold when the level trigger is activated.

NameTypeValuesDescription
directionenumRISE | FALLSelects whether the trigger is activated on a rising or falling current level.
enum - Returns the current trigger direction setting.
TRAC:TRIG:CURR:DIR RISE
TRAC:TRIG:CURR:DIR?

Configures the current threshold value for the level trigger. The allowed range depends on the trace feed and Relative status.

NameTypeValuesDescription
current thresholdreal-1.0E7 - 1.0E7Threshold value used for the level trigger.
real - Returns the current threshold value.

Enables or disables the current level trigger function. The setting is retained across power cycles and defaults to OFF.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumON | 1 | OFF | 0Enables or disables the current level trigger function.
enum - Returns whether the current level trigger function is enabled.
:TRACe[n]:TRIGger:CURRent:STATe <state>
:TRACe[n]:TRIGger:CURRent:STATe?

Queries whether a level trigger has occurred. If a level trigger has occurred, the value of 1 will be returned.

integer - Returns 1 if a level trigger has occurred.
TRAC:TRIG:OCC?

Defines the number of points at which the instrument begins to log data in the buffer. The command is saved across power cycles.

NameTypeValuesDescription
valueinteger0 - 100Number of points before the level trigger activation.
TRAC:TRIG:OFFS 10
TRAC:TRIG:OFFS?

Specifies whether the voltage rises above or falls below a specified level when the level trigger is activated. The command accepts a direction setting and also supports a query form.

NameTypeValuesDescription
directionenumRISE | FALLSets the trigger voltage direction.
enum - Returns the current trigger voltage direction.
TRAC:TRIG:VOLT:DIR RISE
TRAC:TRIG:VOLT:DIR?

Configures the voltage threshold for the level trigger. The allowed range depends on the trace feed and Relative status.

NameTypeValuesDescription
voltage thresholdreal-1.0E8 - 1.0E8Voltage threshold for the level trigger.
real - Returns the current voltage threshold setting.
TRAC:TRIG:VOLT 0
TRAC:TRIG:VOLT?

Enables or disables the voltage level trigger function.

NameTypeValuesDescription
stateenumON | 1 | OFF | 0Enables or disables the voltage level trigger function.
TRAC:TRIG:VOLT:STAT 1
TRAC:TRIG:VOLT:STAT?

Sets the number of times to repeat the trigger event. The command also supports query forms to read the current, minimum, or maximum count.

NameTypeValuesDescription
countinteger1 - 2500The number of times to repeat the trigger.
integer - Returns the trigger count. With DEFault, MINimum, or MAXimum, returns the default, minimum, or maximum count value respectively.
:TRIG:COUN 4

Sets the number of measurements per trigger event.

NameTypeValuesDescription
countinteger1 - 2500The number of measurements per trigger event.
noptinteger1 - 1Channel number; for single-channel instruments, the value is 1.
integer - Returns the sample count value. The query also supports the qualifiers DEFault, MINimum, and MAXimum.
:TRIG:SAMP:COUN 10 Set the sample count to 10.

Selects the control source for trigger layer. For single-channel instruments, [n] is 1.

NameTypeValuesDescription
noptinteger1Channel number.
sourceenumIMMediate | EXTernal | MANualTrigger source for the trigger layer.
:TRIG:SOUR EXT Select external triggering as the trigger source.