This programming manual details remote operation, interface connections (RS-232 and USBTMC), SCPI commands, and subsystem configurations for the B&K…
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for remotely controlling the B&K Precision 9801 Programmable AC Power Source. It covers interface connections via RS-232 serial ports and USBTMC compliant USB ports, specifying hardware requirements like DB9 cables and NI-VISA drivers.
The manual provides detailed definitions of SCPI commands used to operate the instrument. Key sections include parameter definitions for numerical formats, common IEEE488.2 commands (such as *CLS, *IDN?, *RST), and specific subsystems for Status, System, Trigger, Source, Configuration, Measurement, List, Sweep, and Save/Recall functions.
| Interface Type (Serial) | Female DB-9 interface |
|---|---|
| Interface Type (USB) | USBTMC-compliant port |
| Software Version Range | V1.01-V1.00 |
| Memory Groups | 10 groups (0-9) |
A straight pin-to-pin DB9 female to DB9 male serial cable is required.
NI-VISA must be installed on the computer.