Rs-232 Interface Commands - HP 34401A User Manual

Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference

RS-232 Interface Commands

RS-232 Interface Commands
Use the front-panel I/O MENU to select the baud rate, parity, and
number of data bits (see pages 163 and 164 for more information).
SYSTem:LOCal
Place the multimeter in the local mode for
the front panel are fully functional.
SYSTem:REMote
Place the multimeter in the remote mode for
All keys on the front panel, except the
It is very important that you send the SYSTem:REMote command
to place the multimeter in the remote mode. Sending or receiving data
over the RS-232 interface when not configured for remote operation can
cause unpredictable results.
SYSTem:RWLock
Place the multimeter in the remote mode for
This command is the same as the SYSTem:REMote command except
that all keys on the front panel are disabled, including the
Ctrl-C
Clear the operation in progress over the
any pending output data. This is equivalent to the IEEE-488 device clear
action over the HP-IB interface.
-232 operation. All keys on
RS
-232 operation.
RS
key, are disabled.
LOCAL
-232 operation.
RS
LOCAL
-232 interface and discard
RS
4
key.
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