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Instrument Functions: P - Z
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Instrument Functions: P - Z
4.8.15 Keyboard Lock (Remote Command Only)
Disables the instrument keyboard to prevent local input when instrument is controlled
remotely. An annunciator reading “Klock” alerts the local user that the keyboard is locked.
Or you can display a system message using SYSTem:MESSage.
History: Added with firmware revision A.03.00
Remote Command:
:SYSTem:KLOCK?
Example: SYST:KLOCK?
4.8.16 Remote Message
Enables remote user to send message that will appear in the Status Bar at bottom of the
instrument display. New message will overwrite any previous message. Message will
remain until removed by use of :SYSTem:MESSage:OFF.
Example: :SYSTem:MESSage "Instrument currently in use remotely by
Ted in R+D"
Remarks: Message appears as green text against a black background to differentiate
it from internally generated messages which appear as white text against
a black background.
The SYSTem:KLOCk command will lock out the front panel keys.
History: Added with firmware revision A.03.00
Remote Command:
:SYSTem:MESSage <string>
Example: :SYSTem:MESSage "Instrument currently in use remotely by
Tom"