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Strings Parameterization |
The SCPI Driver supports configuration of Tags by Strings, when used in Elipse E3, in Elipse Power, or in Elipse Water. This configuration is performed in the ParamDevice and ParamItem properties of an I/O Tag, and also using the N4 parameter.
ParamDevice property |
SCPI command |
ParamItem property |
Parameters of an SCPI command (optional) |
N4 or B4 parameter |
Return type. Possible values are 0: Auto, 1: Double, 2: Integer, or 3: ASCII |
So, at each reading or writing to a Tag, a command is sent with the specified parameters. The return is handled according to the N4 or B4 parameter, if available. Examples:
•Sending a FUNC:PULS:DCYC writing command with the ParamItem property equal to 65:
•ParamDevice property: FUNC:PULS:DCYC
•ParamItem property: 6 (six)
•N4 parameter: 0 (zero)
•Sending a MEAS:RES? reading command and automatically handling the return:
•ParamDevice property: MEAS:RES?
•ParamItem property:
•N4 parameter: 0 (zero)
•Sending a CONF:CAP reading command, followed by a READ? command, and then handling the return as a Double value:
•ParamDevice property: CONF:CAP;READ?
•ParamItem property:
•N4 parameter: 1 (one)