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1. Table 3 3 Status Byte Register Example commands using the Status Byte and Status Byte Enable registers SRE16 Generate an SRQ interrupt when messages are available SRE Find out what events are enabled to generate SRQ interrupts STB Read and clear the Status Byte Enable register IEEE 488 Specific Bit 7 OSB sets when the pressure operations register bit 10 changes state The operations register is a 16 bit register only using bit 10 This bit is a summary of the pressure operations register K0472 Issue No 4 3 8 PACE Series SCPI Manual Status reporting register structure To set up the status reporting system 1 All status registers should be cleared by the command CLS The Pressure Operations Event register has to be set to enable the Pressure Operations Condition Register to send all the events to be reported use the command STAT OPER PRES ENAB 511 The enabled events may also be read by the query STAT OPER PRES ENAB The Operation Status Event register must then be enabled to read bit 10 by the command STAT OPER ENAB 1024 The enabled events may also be read by the query STAT OPER ENAB The status request to enable the SRQ must then be set To enable only the Operation Status register OSB send the command SRE 128 To enable the Operation Status register OSB and the Error Queue EAV send the command SRE 132 This register may also be read by the query SRE An even
2. Invalid character data 4 144 Character data too long 4 148 Character data not allowed 150 String data error 4 1 151 Invalid string data 4 158 String data not allowed Table 5 1 Errors 100 to 199 K0472 Issue No 4 5 Error Codes Error Error Error message Error message E E 200 200 Execution error Execution error 222 222 Data out 222 Data out of range range 201 201 Invalid while in local 223 Too much data 224 Illegal parameter value 241 Hardware missing 221 Settings conflict i Table 5 2 Errors 200 to 299 Error code Error message 310 310 System error 350 350 Queue overflow 400 Query error Table 5 3 Errors 300 to 400 AE A C e sonetos 211 Unit not matched 212 Unit not required Table 5 4 Errors 201 to 212 210 Run out of memory handle K0472 Issue No 4 5 2
3. Command Syntax SENSe PRESsure AVERage Parameter Short form SENS AVE Function Enables current average pressure value to be sent Query Syntax SENSe PRESsure AVERage Short form SENS AVE Function Query average pressure value Response Current average pressure value Description This command query gets the average pressure value and the current pressure units K0472 Issue No 4 4 49 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES AVER RES Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax SENSe PRESsure AVERage RESet Parameter Short form SENS AVE RES Function Resets average minimum and maximum pressure readings Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description This command resets the maximum average and minimum pressure readings K0472 Issue No 4 4 50 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES AVER TIME Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax SENSe PRESsure AVERage TIME Parameter Short form SENS AVE TIME Function Sets the averaging function time period Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description This command sets the averaging function time period K0472 Issue No 4 4 51 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES INL Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe x PRESsure INLimits where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form
4. Short form Function Query Syntax INSTrument SENSor x Serial Number Short form INST SENS SN Function Queries the sensor serial number Response Gets the serial number of selected sensor x where x is the sensor number Keds eas 8 Description This query gets the serial number of selected sensor K0472 Issue No 4 4 24 PACE Series SCPI Manual INST SENS ZERO Applicability PACE1000 INSTrument SENSor ZERO where x 1 2 8 is the sensor number Parameter lt integer gt 1 2 8 Short form INST SENS ZERO Function Performs a zero on the selected sensor specified in the sensor index INSTrument SENSor xI ZERO where x 1 2 8 is the sensor number It defaults to 1 Short form INST SENS ZERO Function Queries sensor zero condition Response Gets zero condition y of selected sensor x where x is the sensor number do 8 y O Zero ok 1 Zero in progress 2 Zero timed out 3 Zero outside limits 4 Zero aborted Description The command selects a sensor and performs a zero The query gets the zero condition after a zero has been performed on the selected sensor K0472 Issue No 4 4 25 4 Command and Query Summary INST SN Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function INSTrument SN x where x 1 2 7 is the hardware circuit number It defaults to 1
5. K0472 Issue No 4 4 141 4 Command and Query Summary REM Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax REM Parameter none Short form REM Function Selects remote mode Query Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Description Sets the instrument in remote mode The instrument will no longer be in local mode and cannot be operated from the front panel K0472 Issue No 4 4 142 PACE Series SCPI Manual Applicability PACE1000 PACES000 PACE6000 Command Syntax GRO Parameter none Short form SRO Function Sends a service request to read messages Query Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Description A service request causes all messages to be read from the register K0472 Issue No 4 4 143 4 Command and Query Summary SRO ENAB Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SRO ENABle Parameter none Short form SRO ENAB Function Sets a service request to read messages Query Syntax SRQ ENABle Parameter none Short form SRO ENAB Function Gets the messages in the register Description A service request causes all messages to be read from the register K0472 Issue No 4 4 144 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYN Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SYN Short form SYN Function Queries synchronisation Response lt boolean gt 0 n
6. TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW 99999999 0000000 TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW min TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW 0 0 K0472 Issue No 4 4 92 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR PRES SLEW MODE Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURCE x PRESsure SLEW MODE lt enumerated gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt enumerated gt MAXimum maximum rate LlNear user selected linear rate Short form SOUR SLEW MODE lt enumerated gt Function Select the rate the controller should use to achieve set point Default MAXimum SOURCE x PRESsure SLEW MODE where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR SLEW MODE Function Query rate mode Response MAX for maximum rate LIN for user defined rate Description The controller can operate in two rate modes maximum and value In maximum rate the controller tries to achieve set point as quickly as possible In value mode the controller achieves the set point at a user selected rate Exaimole t TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW MODE EE RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW MODE MAX Can be set to user defined rate vanishes TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW MODE linear e TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW MODE RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW MODE LIN K0472 Issue No 4 4 93 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR PRES SLEW OVER Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURCE x PRESsure SLEW OVERshoot STATe lt Boolean gt where x 1 or
7. 3 50barg TX gt INST SENS6 RX gt INST SENS6 20 00barg TX gt INST SENS7 RX gt INST SENS7 10 00barg TX gt INST SENS8 RX gt INST SENS8 BAROMETER K0472 Issue No 4 4 19 4 Command and Query Summary INST SENS CALD Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function INST SENS x CALD y where x sensor number 1 2 8 default 1 y 1 2 3 10 y times last calibration date Short form INST SENS CALD Function Queries sensor calibration dates Response Returns sensor x with y calibration date where x is the sensor number XEN eg 8 x Sensor PACE5000 PACE6000 Sensor PACE1000 1 Module 1 control sensor Internal sensor1 2 Module 1 source pressure ve Internal sensor 2 3 Module 1 source pressure ve Internal sensor 3 4 Module 1 barometric range optional External IDOS 1 5 Module 2 control sensor External IDOS 2 6 Module 2 source pressure ve External IDOS 3 7 Module 2 source pressure ve 8 Module 2 barometric range optional where y is the y calibration date for sensor x YV LD ld ia 10 calibration dates stored for each sensor Description This query returns the following Example TX gt INST SENS5 CALD1 TX gt INST SENS5 CALD2 RX gt INST SENS5 CALD 2009 11 21 RX gt INST SENS5 CALD2 2009 11 17 This shows that the module 2 control sensor was last calibrated on 21 Novemb
8. Default 0 01 full scale minimum 0 full scale maximum 100 full scale UCTY OYMLQA SENSelx SPEedl INLimits where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS SPE INL Function Query airspeed in limits value Response Decimal representing airspeed in limits value as full scale Description Sets the in limits value Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it records an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 74 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS SPE INL TIME Applicability PACE6000 SENSe x SPEed INLimits TIME lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt integer gt airspeed in limits time in seconds Short form SENS SPE INL TIME lt number gt Function Sets the time that the airspeed value has to be within limits before generating a service request Default 2 seconds minimum 2 seconds maximum 999 seconds SENSelx SPEed INLimits TIME where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS SPE INL TIME Function Query airspeed in limits timers Response Number representing airspeed in limits time in seconds Description Sets the airspeed in limits timer value Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it records an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 75 4 Command and Query Summary SENS SPE RANG Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SENSe 2
9. Enable register e Logical ANDing of the Event and Enable registers Summary bit that summarises the result using OR logic Condition Register This register shows the current status of the device The condition register is constantly updated the bits in the register are set or reset showing the current condition Event Register The event register shows an event that occurs in the condition register a condition bit goes from low to high This condition change is stored and only reset when the event register is read or the CLS command sent Enable Register This register allows the results of the event register to pass through to the next cascaded register and enables the user to select the event that should generate the final SRQ event K0472 Issue No 4 3 1 3 Status System The status system implemented in the instrument is shown in the following diagram Note Initial values of registers are O with the queues empty Error Queue SYST ERR SRE Output Queue Message Message Message Message Standard Event EV EN 8 bit logical OR Status Byte Ev EN 8 bit ESR ESE Operation Status 16 bit D o Ei E D e E SERIAL POLL R S ek P 0 ti 15 bit STAT STAT OPER ressure Operations i OPER ENAB EVENT STAT OPER PRES ENAB 511 oc o El Ki 5 L EN EV C STAT OPER PRES ENAB Key C Condition variable values EV Latched values EN B
10. Head correction parameters Default Enumerated AIR decimal 0 SENSe x PRESsure CORRection HEAD where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS CORR HEAD Function Query gas and height of head correction Response AIR NITRogen and height in metres 100 to 100 Description A correction must be made if the unit under test is at a different height from the instrument This command programs the gas used and the height difference Ton TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD cxOMpe RX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD AIR 0 7500000 ss Head correction can be set to a new height by the command example TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD AIR 1 2 Another query will confirm the height change Example 3 TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD RX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD AIR 1 2000000 G ile 3 Head correction can be set for another gas by EXOmple TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD NITROGEN 1 2 Another query will confirm the height change example 5 TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD RX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD NITR 1 2000000 Note NITROGEN or NITR is an enumerated data type not in punctuation marks not a string and is not case sensitive and can have a short form K0472 Issue No 4 4 58 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES CORR HEAD STAT Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure CORRection HEAD STATe lt Boolean gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt boolean gt 0 Disables he
11. It can be set to another baud rate example 19200 by sending TX gt SYST COMM SER BAUD 19200 Notes 1 The parameter must be a valid baud rate number 2400 9600 38400 115200 4800 19200 576000 2 Changing to a new baud rate causes a loss of communications until resetting the local PC RS232 to the new baud rate K0472 Issue No 4 4 116 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYST COMM SER TYPE PAR Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SYSTem COMMunicate SERiall TYPE PARity Parameter Enumerate Short form SYST COMM SER TYPE PAR Function Sets parity odd even or none Note This command breaks the communication between the PC and the PACE instrument No further query can be made until after resetting the pc to the same setting The instrument cannot be brought back to local mode SYSTem COMMunicate SERial TYPE PARity Short form SYST COMM SER TYPE PAR Function Queries current parity setting Response Returns odd even or none Description This command instructs the instrument to set serial communication parity The command query gets the current parity setting Example TX gt SYST COMM SER TYPE PAR RX gt SYST COMM SER TYPE PAR NONE The current setting ignores the parity check It can be set to ODD and EVEN by sending TX gt SYST COMM SER TYPE PAR ODD or TX gt SYST COMM SER TYPE PAR EVEN K0472 Issue No 4 4 117 4 Command and Query Summary SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR Applicability
12. MWP Maximum working pressure No Number PACE Pressure automated calibration equipment PDCR Pressure transducer PED Pressure equipment directive PTX Pressure transmitter ROC Rate of climb RS232 Serial communications standard RtCAS Rate of Calibrated airspeed Rt MACH Rate of MACH Rx Receive data Standard commands for SCPI programmable instruments SDS Sales data sheet Tx Transmit data UUT Unit under test ve Positive ve Negative E Degrees Celsius F Degrees Fahrenheit kilogrammes per square metre kilo Pascals pounds per square foot metres of water metres of mercury millimetres of water millimetres of mercury mega Pascals Pascals pounds per square inch torr millibar Code Definitions The following codes are used in this manual ABOR ADDR AVER ALT AMPL ATOD BAR BRID CH O Z ARE sl EN DIAG DIOD DISP EAV EFF ENAB EOI ERR ESB ESE ESR EVEN FILT FREQ FULL GTL HEAD DN MM NL NP NST SOL LEV Abort Address Average Altitude Amplitude Analog to Digital Barometer Bridge Calibration Catalogue Cdisable calibration disable Cenable calibration enable Clear Communicate Compensate Condition Configuration Controller Convert Correction Count Define Diagnostic Diode Display Error in error queue Effort Enable End of input Error Summary bit from standard event Event status enable Event status register Event Filter Freque
13. RX gt INST VERS14 TX gt Inst Vers3 TX gt Inst Vers9 TX gt Inst Vers15 RX gt INST VERS3 01 01 04 RX gt INST VERS9 00 00 40 RX gt INST VERS15 TX gt Inst Vers4 TX gt Inst Vers10 RX gt INST VERS4 02 00 29 RX gt INST VERS10 TX gt Inst Vers5 TX gt Inst Vers11 RX gt INST VERS5 01 00 00 RX gt INST VERS11 Note A return of an empty string means the corresponding option is not installed K0472 Issue No A 4 30 PACE Series SCPI Manual OUTPut The OUTPut subsystem turns the pressure controller on off and controls the state of the logical outputs OUTP STAT Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 pa ic 1d Syntax OUTPut x STATe lt Boolean gt where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Parameter lt boolean gt 0 turn controller off 1 turns controller on Short form OUTP Function Turn the pressure controller on off Default 0 OUTPut STATe where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form OUTP Function Asks for state of pressure controller Response O controller off 1 controller on Description Sets or queries the state of the pressure controller Example TX gt OUTP STAT RX gt OUTP STAT O The module 1 controller currently turned off To turn the module 1 controller on TX gt OUTP STAT ON TX gt OUTP STAT RX gt OUTP STAT 1 To turn the module 1 controller off TX gt OUTP STAT OFF K0472 Is
14. SENS SLEW Function Asks for current slew rate Response Decimal number representing slew rate always in current pressure units per second Description This query gets the slew rate of the input pressure always in current pressure units per second A constant input pressure gives a slew rate of 0 0 Example 1 TX gt SENS PRES SLEW RX gt SENS PRES SLEW 20 1089802 Example 2 TX gt SENS2 PRES SLEW RX gt SENS2 PRES SLEW 20 0536633 K0472 Issue No 4 4 54 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES BAR Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe x PRESsure BARometer where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS BAR Function Queries the barometric pressure value Response lt number gt in the selected units of pressure measurement Description Returns the barometric pressure measured by the optional barometric transducer If the optional barometric transducer is not fitted the response is zero pressure Example SENS PRES BAR SENS PRES BAR 982 8430904 this value in mbar K0472 Issue No 4 4 55 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES RANG Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure RANGe lt string gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt string gt range information Short form SENS RANG Function Used to select a ran
15. 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt boolean gt 0 overshoot not allowed 1 overshoot allowed Short form SOUR SLEW OVER lt Boolean gt Function Selects pressure overshoot to allowed or not allowed Default 1 overshoot allowed SOURCE x PRESsure SLEW OVERshoot STATe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR SLEW OVER Function Query overshoot state Response 0 overshoot not allowed 1 overshoot allowed Description The controller can reach the set point in one of two modes Overshoot not allowed the controller changes the pressure to near the set point The rate of pressure change slows when approaching the set point to avoid overshoot Overshoot allowed the controller achieves set point as fast as possible and when approaching the set point may overshoot or undershoot SE E TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW OVER sxampie RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW OVER STAT O TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW OVER 1 Example 2 TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW OVER RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW OVER STAT 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 94 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR SPE LEV IMM AMPL Applicability PACE6000 SOURce x SPEed LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt Airspeed in current units Short form SOUR SPE lt number gt Function Sets the airspeed set point Default 0 0 SOURce x SPEed LEVel IMMe
16. 4 129 4 Command and Query Summary 4 2 Common Commands The commands identified with are SCPI common commands CLS Command Syntax CLS Parameter none Short form CLS Function This command clears the all queues Query Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Description Clears all event and condition register see status reporting section K0472 Issue No 4 4 130 PACE Series SCPI Manual ESE Command Syntax ESE lt integer gt Parameter integer 8 bit value of enable mask Short form ESE lt integer gt Function Sets the Standard Event Status enable register minimum 0 maximum 255 Default 0 Query Syntax ESE Short form ESE Function Query Standard Event Status Enable register Response 8 bit integer of contents of Standard Event Status Enable register Description See Standard Event Group section 3 2 and Figure 3 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 131 4 Command and Query Summary ESR Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax ESR Short form ESR Function Queries the Standard Event Status Register Response 8 bit integer of contents of Standard Event Status register Description See Standard Event Group section 3 2 and Figure 3 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 132 PACE Series SCPI Manual IDN Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax IDN Short form IDN Function Queries the id
17. COMMunicate SERial CONTrol XONXoff Parameter Integer Short form SYST COMM SER XONX Function Sets the serial communication handshaking of 0 NONE 1 XON XOFF 2 RTS CTS SYSTem COMMunicate SERial CONTrol XONXoff Short form SYST COMM SER CONT XONX Function Queries serial communication handshaking Response Returns an integer of 0 1 2 Description Selects serial communications interface handshaking The command query requests the current serial communication handshaking Example TX gt SYST COMM SER CONT XONX RX gt SYST COMM SER CONT O The current hardware handshaking is NONE It can be set to RTS CTS by sending TX gt SYST COMM SER CONT 2 The integer of 0 1 2 represents 0 NONE 1 XON XOFF 2 RTS CTS K0472 Issue No 4 4 115 4 Command and Query Summary SYST COMM SER BAUD Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SYSTem COMMunicate SERial BAUD Parameter Integer Short form SYST COMM SER BAUD Function Sets the baud rate Note The parameter must be a valid Baud rate number SYSTem COMMunicate SERial BAUD Short form SYST COMM SER BAUD Function Queries current baud setting Response Current baud setting Description This command instructs the instrument to set the baud rate The command query returns the current baud rate set in the instrument Example TX gt SYST COMM SER BAUD RX gt SYST COMM SER BAUD 9600 The current baud rate is 9600 bit second
18. LEVel MMediate AMPLitude lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt Pressure in current units Short form SOUR lt number gt Function Set the pressure set point Default 0 0 SOURCce x PRESsure LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR Function Programmable set point value Response Decimal number representing pressure set point in current units Description This command sets the pressure set point and is the long form of SOUR PRES Example TX gt SOUR PRES RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL 0 4000000 The current controller set point is 0 4 of the current unit It can be set to another value such as TX gt SOUR PRES 0 5 TX gt SOUR PRES RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL 0 5000000 K0472 Issue No 4 4 87 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURce x PRESsure LEVelJ IMMediate AMPLitude VENT lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt integer gt O abort vent 1 start vent Short form SOUR VENT lt integer gt Function Vents the user system Default 0 SOURce x PRESsure LEVelJ IMMediate AMPLitude VENT where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR VENT Function Query status of vent Response O vent OK 1 vent in progr
19. PRESsure EVENt Short form STAT OPER PRES Function Reads contents of pressure event register Response 16 bit value of pressure event register Description Reads contents of pressure event register see status reporting section Status System Examples example SRE and STB Explanation SRE 255 To enable every bit of SRE register FRED Deliberately type a wrong command such as STB Now queries Status Byte STB68 Error Message set EAV and SERIAL POLL set MSS 2 2 68 STBO Previous read STB clears it Refer to Figure 3 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 102 PACE Series SCPI Manual Example of Pressure Event generated GRO TX gt SRE 128 TX gt STAT OPER ENAB 1024 TX gt STAT OPER PRES ENAB 32767 TX gt STAT OPER PRES EVEN RX gt STAT OPER PRES EVEN O TX gt SENS PRES RX gt SENS PRES 1099 9993896 TA gt OUTP 1 TA gt SOUR PRES 2000 RX gt SRQ 192 TX gt STAT OPER PRES EVEN RX gt STAT OPER PRES EVEN 4 TX gt STAT OPER PRES EVEN RX gt STAT OPER PRES EVEN O Example of IDN TX gt IDN Enable SRE bit 7 Enable Operation Register bit 10 Enable Pressure register all 16 bit Query Pressure Event No any even yet What s the controller pressure now t is 1100 mbar Switch controller on To generate an in limit event Receive an SRQ automatically What happened to Pressure event In limit event happened see Table 3 2 Ask again will clear the
20. SENS MACH SLEW Function Queries the rate set point for MACH slew Response A decimal pressure reading second in MACH Description This command sets the rate set point for MACH slew The query gets the rate set point for MACH Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 47 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function SENSe PRESsure where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS Function This query reads the sensor which has been selected by the RANGE command Response A decimal pressure reading in the current units Description Queries the pressure reading for the selected sensor in the selected units The sensor can be changed see SENSe PRESsure RANGe Example TX gt SENS2 PRES RANG Ee SE is in gauge mode Ee TX gt SENS2 PRES RANG 4 50bara TX gt Sens2 Pres TX gt SENS2 PRES RANG RX gt SENS2 PRES RANG 4 50bara It has been changed to pseudo absolute mode RX gt SENS2 PRES 3617 1921387 TX gt SENS2 PRES RX gt SENS2 PRES 4615 0807447 The reading is also changed to pseudo absolute mode Note SOURe PRESsure RANGe command does not change SENS reading It changes the front panel display K0472 Issue No 4 4 48 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES AVER Applicability PACE1000
21. SENSe PRESsure MINimum Short form SENS MIN Function This query reads the minimum pressure Response A reading of the current set minimum pressure in selected pressure units Description Queries the current minimum setting for pressure K0472 Issue No 4 4 68 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES MIN RES Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax SENSe PRESsure MINimum RESet Parameter Short form SENS MIN RES Function Resets minimum average and maximum pressure readings Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description This command resets minimum average and maximum pressure readings K0472 Issue No 4 4 69 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES PERC Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe PRESsure PERCent Short form SENS PERC Function This query reads the percentage pressure Response A reading of the current set percentage pressure Description Queries the current percentage pressure reading K0472 Issue No 4 4 70 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES PERC SPAN Applicability PACE1000 ommand Syntax SENSe PRESsure PERCent SPAN Parameter NONE FS SPAN Short form SENS PERC SPAN Function Sets the percentage span Query Syntax SENSe PRESsure PERCent SPAN Short form SENS PERC SPAN Function This query reads the percentage span Response A reading of the current set percentage
22. SPEed RANGe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter Short form SENS SPE RANG Function Sets the airspeed range Query Syntax SENSe SPEed SLEW Short form SENS SPE RANG Function This query reads the airspeed range Response A string number representing the airspeed range in pressure units example 3 50 barg Description Queries the airspeed range Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it records an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 76 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS SPE SLEW Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SENSel2 SPEed SLEW where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter Short form SENS SPE SLEW Function Sets the airspeed rate of change Query Syntax SENSe SPE SLEW Short form SENS SPE SLEW Function This query reads the airspeed rate of change Response A decimal airspeed reading second Description Queries the airspeed rate of change reading Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it records an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 77 4 Command and Query Summary SOURce The SOURce subsystem controls the pressure output of the instrument SOUR ALT Applicability PACE6000 SOURce ALTitude LEVel IMMediate AMPLtude Parameter lt string gt Short form SOUR ALT Function Sets the altitude set point Default Juery SOURce ALTitude LEVel IMMediate AMPLtud
23. STAT 1 or CAL ZERO TIME STAT O Description This command sets the time period for zero on or off This query gets the status of the timed zero on or off K0472 Issue No 4 4 10 PACE Series SCPI Manual DISPlay The DISPlay subsystem shows the state of the display window DISP WIND Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Default Query Syntax DISP x WIND where x window index is 1 to 3 top window is 1 Short form DISP x WIND Function Asks for window for an allocated range Response Disp 1 2 or 3 and the value in the selected units Description This query returns the allocated range to a particular display window Example TX gt Disp1 Wind RX gt DISP WIND 979 44 TX gt Disp2 Wind RX gt DISP2 WIND 993 55 K0472 Issue No 4 4 11 4 Command and Query Summary INPut The INPut subsystem shows the state of the logical inputs INP LOG Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Default Query Syntax INPut x LOGic where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form INP LOG Function Asks for state of switch input within the controller module Response first parameter 0 0OFF 1 ON second parameter measured pressure at the time of switching snapshot in current pressure units Description This query returns the state of the switch input within the mod
24. STATe 1 TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS STATe 0 K0472 Issue No 4 4 61 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES CORR VOL Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 CArAmaAaNnA Cunt Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Default Mirar Cr bN Query Syntax SENSelx PRESsure CORRection VOLume where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS PRES CORR VOL Function Ask for the estimated volume of the system connected to the instrument Response Decimal number in litres corresponding to volume Description The instrument calculates and reports the volume of the system connected Example TA gt SENS PRES CORR VOL RX gt SENS PRES CORR VOL 0 0150000 K0472 Issue No 4 4 62 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure FiLTer LPASs BAND lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt filter band response value in full scale Short form SENS FILT BAND Function Used to set up the response band component of the filter Default 0 minimum 0 maximum 100 0 SENSe x PRESsure FiLTer LPASs BAND where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS FILT BAND Function Ask for filter step response band parameter Response Number corresponding to filter step response value in full scale Description The digit
25. Short form INST SN Function Used to query the serial numbers of the instrument hardware and options Response Integers representing serial numbers Description This query returns the serial numbers of the hardware installed x Hardware circuit x Hardware circuit 1 User interface instrument main board 5 Analogue Output 2 t 2 Controller 1 6 VFC 1T 3 Controller 2 7 VFC 21 4 Analogue Output 1 Notes 1 Depending on future instrument development additional numbers may be included 2 not applicable to PACE indicators 3 t option must be fitted Example TX gt INST SN TX gt INST SN4 RX gt INST SN 68795 RX gt INST SN4 68884 TX gt INST SN1 TX gt INST SN5 RX gt INST SN 68795 RX gt INST SN5 O TX gt INST SN2 TX gt INST SN6 RX gt INST SN2 2803347 RX gt INST SN6 88704 TX gt INST SN3 TX gt INST SN7 RX gt INST SN3 65795 RX gt INST SN7 O In this example RX gt INST SN5 0 and RX gt INST SN7 0 mean the ane Analogue Output and 204 VEC board are not installed K0472 Issue No 4 4 26 PACE Series SCPI Manual INST TASK Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 INSTrument TASK Parameter Enumerated Short form INST TASK Function Sets the task INSTrument TASK Short form INST TASK Function Used to query the task set Response Enumerated character representing task Description This command sets the task and the query returns
26. between STATe and ON SCPI commands are not case sensitive and may have a short form e g OUTP is the short form of OUTPUT Some nodes can be the default node and these key words are optional when programming the command The instrument processes the command with the same effect with or without the option node In this manual enclose default notes e g SOURcel PRESsure LEVelIMMediatel AMPlitude 5 0 can be sent as SOURce PRESsure LEVel 5 0 or SOURce 5 0 This sets the set point to 5 0 K0472 Issue No 4 2 2 PACE Series SCPI Manual 2 3 Program Headers Program headers are keywords that identify a command instruments accept both upper and lower case characters in a program header There are two types of program header common command headers and instrument control headers each header can be a command or a query Common Command and Query Headers The common command and query program header syntax specified in IEEE 488 2 are defined as follows Command lt PROGRAM MNEMONIC gt Query lt PROGRAM MNEMONIC gt Instrument Control Command and Query Headers The instrument control command and query program header syntax controls and extracts data from the instrument as follows Command lt MNEMONIC gt lt MNEMONIC gt lt PARAMETER gt Query lt MNEMONIC gt Instrument command headers can have a numeric suffix to identify each of several cases of the same header the numeric suffix ap
27. defined as follows Vent complete This signal occurs when the controller has been requested to vent and the vent has completed or timed out Range change complete This signal occurs when the controller has been requested to perform a range change and the range change is complete In Limits reached This signal is set every time the controlled pressure is within the specified limits The signal is only generated if the pressure has been within limits for a user defined wait time period Zero complete This signal is generated when a manual or timed zero is complete If the zero times out then this signal is also generated Range compare alarm PACE1000 only This signal is generated when the range compare alarm is triggered during the range compare process K0472 Issue No 4 3 5 3 Status System Bit Data Bit Data 1 2 3 4 0 Vent complete 1 Range change complete 2 In limits reached 3 Zero complete 4 Auto zero started 5 Fill time timed out 6 Reserved returns O 7 Range compare alarm 8 Switch contacts changed state 9 Reserved returns 0 10 Reserved returns 0 11 Reserved returns 0 12 Reserved returns 0 13 Reserved returns 0 14 Reserved returns 0 15 Reserved returns 0 Table 3 2 Operation Status Register Auto zero started When the controller is in the auto zero mode this signal indicates that the auto zero process has started The zero complete signal indic
28. event register At is cleared indeed RX gt IDN GE Druck Pace5000 User Interface 58784 01 05 04 K0472 Issue No 4 4 103 4 Command and Query Summary STAT PRES Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax STATus PRESet Parameter lt integer gt Short form STAT PRES Function Enables the preset values to be used Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description Enables the 25 preset values of set point to be used K0472 Issue No 4 4 104 PACE Series SCPI Manual STAT QUES COND Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax STATus QUEStionable CONDition Short form STAT QUES COND Function Query questionable data condition register Response Contents of questionable data condition register Description Returns the contents of the 16 bit questionable data condition register see section on status reporting K0472 Issue No 4 4 105 4 Command and Query Summary STAT QUES ENAB Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax y STATus QUEStionable ENABle lt integer gt Parameter lt integer gt 16 bit value to set enable bits Short form STAT OPER ENAB lt integer gt Function Controls the questionable data condition enable register Default 0 minimum 0 maximum 32767 STATus QUEStionable ENABle Short form STAT OPER ENAB Functio
29. information Short form SENS RES Function Used to select a resolution to be used SENSe x PRESsure RESolution where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS RES Function Asks for current resolution Response An integer from 4 to 7 representing selected resolution Description This command selects the resolution to be used for showing the pressure reading in the front panel display TX gt SENS PRES RES RX gt SENS PRES RES 6 The resolution can be changed by the command such as TX gt SENS PRES RES 4 Query again confirms that the resolution has been changed to 4 Example 2 TX gt SENS PRES RES RX gt SENS PRES RES 4 Any resolution number outside the 4 to 7 boundary generates error messages such as TX gt SENS2 PRES RES 8 Example 3 TX gt SYST ERR xampe RX gt SYST ERR 222 Data out of range Parameter 1 TX gt SENS2 PRES RES 3 TX gt SYST ERR RX gt SYST ERR 222 Data out of range Parameter 1 Example 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 57 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES CORR HEAD Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure CORRection HEAD lt enumerated gt lt decimal gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameters lt enumerated gt AIR 7 Air used as gas NITRogen Nitrogen used as gas lt numeric gt Height of gas in metres Short form SENS CORR HEAD lt enumerated gt lt numeric gt Function
30. lt number gt Function Sets the time that the MACH value has to be within limits before generating a service request Default 2 seconds minimum 2 seconds maximum 999 seconds SENSelx MACH INLimits TIME where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS MACH INL TIME Function Query MACH in limits timers Response Number representing MACH in limits time in seconds Description Sets the MACH in limits timer value Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 45 4 Command and Query Summary SENS MACH RANG Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SENSe 2 MACH RANG where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter Short form SENS MACH RANG Function Sets the MACH range Query Syntax SENSe MACH SLEW Short form SENS MACH RANG Function This queries the MACH range Response A string number repesenting MACH range Description Queries the MACH range reading Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 46 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS MACH SLEW Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SENSe 2 MACH SLEW where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter Short form SENS MACH SLEW Function Sets the rate set point for MACH slew Query Syntax SENSe MACH SLEW Short form
31. the rate control system refer to the user manual for further details CAL PRES POIN Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Sy n a Parameter Short form Function Defaults CALibration x PRESsure POINts where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form CAL POIN Function Gets the number of calibration points Response 3 Description Valid only when calibration is enabled this queries the number of calibration points Example Tx gt CALibration2 PRESsure POINts Rx gt CAL2 PRES POIN 3 K0472 Issue No 4 4 3 4 Command and Query Summary CAL PRES ACC Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax CALibration x PRESsure ACCept where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Parameter Integer 1 Short form CAL x ACC Function Accepts calibration values Defaults no default value Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description Valid only when calibration is enabled this command accepts the calibration values entered in the calibration process K0472 Issue No 4 4 4 PACE Series SCPI Manual CAL PRES ABOR Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax CALibration PRESsure ABORt Parameter None Short form CAL x ABOR Function Aborts calibration values Defaults no default value Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description Aborts calibration K0472 Issue No 4 4 5 4 C
32. the task setting PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 AERONAUTICAL AIRFIELD AIRSPEEDLEAK ALTLEAK BAROGRAPH BASIC BURSTTEST DIVIDER LEAKTEST PRESET SWITCHTEST TESTPROGRAM K0472 Issue No 4 4 27 4 Command and Query Summary INST TASK AERO Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax INSTrument TASK AERO RANGe Parameter Short form INST TASK AERO Function Sets the aero ranges pressure altitude speed and MACH Query Syntax INSTrument TASK AERO RANGe Short form INST TASK AERO Function Used to query the task set Response Integers representing task numbers Description The command sets the aero ranges pressure altitude speed and MACH This query returns the aero range setting K0472 Issue No 4 4 28 PACE Series SCPI Manual INST UNIT Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function INStrument UNIT where x 1 2 32 is the unit number It defaults to 1 Short form INST UNIT Function Used to query the units of measurement available This does not query the current unit in use refer to the UNIT family of commands queries Response Enumerated character string Description This command sets the units of measurement availa
33. to O There are some small differences between STB and serial polling Either method can be used to read the state of bits 0 5 and bit 7 The reading method is different for bit 6 when using STB and serial poll In general use serial polling inside interrupt service routines not STB Bit 2 EAV sets when there is an error in the error queue The SYST ERR command has to be sent to retrieve the error The error queue buffers a maximum of five errors When no more errors are available the message No Error is returned Bit 4 MAV sets when there is a message available in the output queue K0472 Issue No 4 3 7 3 Status System Bit 5 ESB sets when a standard event has occurred in the Standard Event Register Bit 6 MSS sets when an SRQ is generated SRQ sets when both the Status byte and the Service Request Enable register are at logic 1 AND function RS232 Specific A service request SRQ produces the message SRQ lt value gt where lt value gt the contents of the status summary byte The status system data structure sets each bit as follows Bit Name Description 0 Reserved currently returns 0 1 Reserved currently returns 0 2 EAV Error in errror queque 3 Reserved currently returns 0 4 MAV Messages available in output queque 5 ESB Summary bit from standard event 6 MSS Summary bit after service request SRQ 7 OSB Summary bit from standard operations status
34. 000000 TX gt INST LIM5 RX gt INST LIM5 3 50barg 3675 0000000 1100 0000000 TX gt INST LIM6 RX gt INST LIM6 20 00barg 21000 0000000 1100 0000000 TX gt INST LIM7 RX gt INST LIM7 10 00barg 10500 0000000 1100 0000000 TX gt INST LIM8 RX gt INST LIM8 BAROMETER 1365 0000000 38 5000000 K0472 Issue No 4 4 17 4 Command and Query Summary INST MAC Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax INSTrument MACaddress Short form INST MAC Function Queries the MAC internet address Response Address string Description This command returns the address string Example TX gt INSTrument MACaddress RX gt INST MAC 00 DO 1C 0B 1B 1A K0472 Issue No 4 4 18 PACE Series SCPI Manual INST SENS Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax INST SENSor Short form INST SENS Function Queries the transducer range sensor Response Returns sensor range Description This command returns the transducer range Example TX gt INST SENS RX gt INST SENS 7 00barg TX gt INST SENS1 RX gt INST SENS 7 00barg TX gt INST SENS2 RX gt INST SENS2 20 00barg TX gt INST SENS3 RX gt INST SENS3 2 00barg TX gt INST SENS4 RX gt INST SENS4 BAROMETER TX gt INST SENS5 RX gt INST SENS5
35. 1 RX gt INST CAT 7 00barg BAROMETER 8 00bara TX gt INST CAT2 RX gt INST CAT 3 50barg BAROMETER 4 50bara K0472 Issue No 4 4 14 PACE Series SCPI Manual INST DISP Applicability PACE6000 INSTrument DISPlay Parameter Enumerated character single or dual Short form INST DISP Function Sets the single or dual display mode Uer WuUucry INSTrument DISPlay Short form INST DISP Function Queries the display setting single or dual Response Enumerated character single or dual Description This command sets the single or dual display mode The query returns display setting single or dual display mode Example TX gt INST DISP ask display mode RX gt INST DISP SING in single mode TX gt INST DISP DUAL change to dual display mode TX gt INST DISP ask display mode RX gt INST DISP DUAL Am dual display mode TX gt INST DISP SINGLE change to single display mode TX gt INST DISP ask display mode RX gt INST DISP SING change to single display mode In the single display mode TX gt INST CAT RX gt INST CAT 7 00barg BAROMETER 8 00bara 3 50barg 4 50bara TX gt INST CAT2 RX gt INST CAT2 7 00barg BAROMETER 8 00bara 3 50barg 4 50bara K0472 Issue No 4 4 15 4 Command and Query Summary INST LIM Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function INSTrument LIMits x where x se
36. 1 1 EU IL SHEET 3 2 List of Tables Table page 3 1 Standard Event Begleet ease ee 3 4 ees le Tue Ee EE 3 6 3 3 Status Byte e A EE ER RN E AERAR 3 8 5 10 Errors 1O00 O as 5 1 5 2 EOS 200 t0 aaa 5 2 5 5 Errors 300 O EE EE EE EE 5 2 5 3 ERRORS RE 5 2 vi K0472 Issue No 4 Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this manual abbreviations are the same in the singular and plural a Absolute ALT Altitude ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange CAS Calibrated airspeed e g For example Fig Figure ft Foot g Gauge GPIB General purpose interface bus IDOS Intelligent digital output sensor GE product j e Thot is IEEE 488 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers standard 488 for programmable devices with a digital interface kg kilogram kts knots m Metre mA milliampere max Maximum mbar Millibar min Minute or minimum mm millimetre Pressure measurement units The following units are used in this manual ATM BAR CMH2O CMHG FTH2O FTH204 HPA INH20 INH204 INH2060 INHG KG CM2 K0472 Issue No 4 atmosphere bar centimetres of water at 20 C centimetres of mercury feet of water at 20 C feet of water at 4 C hecto Pascals inches of water at 20 C inches of water at 4 C inches of water at 60 F inches of mercury kilogrammes per square centimetre vii KG M2 KPA LB FT2 MH20 MHG MMH20 MMHG MPA PA PSI TORR MBAR mV millivolts
37. 2 is the module number default 1 and y 1 2 3 or 4 is the number of user defined units default 1 Parameter lt string gt ASCII representation of unit name lt number gt Conversion factor from Pascals to required units Short form UNIT x DEF y lt string gt lt number gt Function There are four user defined units on the instrument This command defines the name and conversion factor to use minimum string number 0 0 maximum string 8 characters number 1 0e10 Default string N A number 1000 0 UNIT x PRESsure DEFinely where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 and y 1 T USERT 2 3 or 4 is the number of user defined units default 1 2 USER Short form UNIT x DEF y 3 USER3 Function Query conversion factor 4 USERY Response A string representing name and number corresponding to the conversion factor Description This command defines the name and conversion factor for the special units This conversion factor is from Pascals to the required units An index of 1 is for USER1 unit and an index of 2 is for USER2 unit K0472 Issue No 4 4 127 4 Command and Query Summary 1 Example y 1 2 3 and 4 representing the four user defined units By default TX gt UNIT PRES DEF TX gt UNIT PRES DEF3 RX gt UNIT PRES DEF UserUnit1 1000 0000000 RX gt UNIT PRES DEF3 UserUnit3 1000 0000000 TX gt UNIT PRES DEF1 TX gt UNIT PRES DEF47 RX gt UNIT PR
38. 472 Issue No 4 4 36 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS ALT INL TIME Applicability PACE6000 commana oyntax SENSelx ALTitude INLimits TIME lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt integer gt _ in limits time in seconds Short form SENS INL TIME lt number gt Function Sets the time that the pressure has to be within limits before generating a service request Default 2 seconds minimum 2 seconds maximum 999 seconds y Syntax SENSelx ALTitude INLimits TIME where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS INL TIME Function Query in limits timers Response Number representing in limits time in seconds Description Sets the in limits timer value Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 37 4 Command and Query Summary SENS ALT RANG Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe ALTitude RANGe Short form SENS ALT RANG Function This queries the range of the aeronautical sensor Response A string number representing altitude range in pressure units example 1 30 bara Description Queries the range of the aeronautical sensor in pressure units Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 38 PACE Series SCPI Man
39. A JAP Set to the rest of the world TX gt SYST AREA row TX gt SYST AREA RX gt SYST AREA ROW K0472 Issue No 4 4 119 4 Command and Query Summary SYST PASS CDIS Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SYSTem PASSword CDISable Parameter 2317100 Short form SYST PASS CDIS Function Disables the calibration with a password Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description This command disables calibration with a password K0472 Issue No 4 4 120 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYST PASS CEN Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SYSTem PASSword CENable Parameter 2317100 Short form SYST PASS CEN Function Enables calibration default condition disabled calibration is not allowed Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description This command enables calibration K0472 Issue No 4 4 121 4 Command and Query Summary SYST PASS CEN STAT Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 nand Sy n a Parameter Short form Function Aruaru Ey Ia Query sVntdax Vi gt C d ee S SYSTem PASSword CENable STATe Short form SYST PASS CEN STAT Function Gets the status of the calibration password Response 0 disabled 1 enabled Description This query asks if the calibration is enabled or disabled Example It can be enabled by sending command and password TX gt SYST PASS C
40. CAEPRESABOR a e do ios e 4 5 CALERRESVAL intente testers tort ento eek toldo toledo a dol tt lt ltd 4 6 CALEPRES ZEROWALMW ee EE 4 7 CAEPRES ZERO AUD o 4 8 SCALAR RES ZERO TIME ee Se 4 9 CALEPRES ZERO TIMES da 4 10 ii K0472 Issue No 4 Section EE SE 4 11 DISPO acab 4 11 INP A e O A 4 12 NEIEN ee 4 12 INPLOG STAT e ul da aerial utah leaner aaa 4 13 INSTFUMEentE erte Eegeregie e oi 4 14 INST GATZAEL and 4 14 INSEDISP riscos 4 15 dE BLOG 4 16 INSTEMACE EEE A 4 18 INS SENS e Sob dad de 4 19 SINSTBSEINS EE 4 20 SINSTASENS FUELS ata cids 4 21 SINSTIESENS NEG mg E Ee ASN a aie ed 4 22 SINSTESENS READ 9 a ida 4 23 dNSESENSCSN e EE 4 24 FINSTESENS ZEROS a EE 4 25 gl Eu EE 4 26 dl KEHEAK OG 4 27 INS ASK ER E 4 28 INSEUNTE id 4 29 INSTEVERS2 duelos aL ile 4 30 UTRERA Ee 4 31 QUITA ana 4 31 OUTRO EE 4 32 OUTPISOESTA a iia 4 34 SENSE o e e e lb 4 35 SIS CES KEE 4 35 SENSATA ind 4 36 SEN SEET NC TIME cede Eege eh 4 37 SENSARA NOT a ee eege 4 38 ENGELS ata 4 39 SENS AIRFIORES EE 4 40 SENSAIREDES EE Se read e 4 41 SENGEM d 4 42 SENS MACH aaceescssssssssssesssessssssscssscssscsusssecssscsuscsuscsuecsusssecsuecsuscsueescsuessuessuessessuecssecssessseesuestssseesees 4 43 SENSMACHING iaa 4 44 SENS MACHSIN GeTIME cca cecccsncetcatet sates EE 4 45 K0472 Issue No 4 iii Section SENS MACH RANG uvccccsssssesssesssessssssesssecssecssessecssecssecssecssecsnessecssecsseesse SENS MACH ESE EW eii iia I
41. CH Short form SENS MACH Function This query reads the aeronautical sensors Response A decimal reading in MACH number Description Queries the MACH reading Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 43 4 Command and Query Summary SENS MACH INL Applicability PACE6000 SENSe x MACH INLimits lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt MACH in limits value as full scale Short form SENS MACH INL lt number gt Function The instrument has a MACH in limits indicator This can generate a service request when the MACH value is within limits for a set time period Default 0 01 full scale minimum 0 full scale maximum 100 full scale y Syntax SENSe x MACH INLimits where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS MACH INL Function Query MACH in limits value Response Decimal representing MACH in limits value as full scale Description Sets the in limits value Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 44 PACE Series SCPI Manual SSENS MACH INL TIME Applicability PACE6000 SENSe x MACH INLimits TIME lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt integer gt MACH in limits time in seconds Short form SENS MACH INL TIME
42. CPI Manual SRE Command Syntax SRE lt integer gt Parameter integer 8 bit value of enable mask Short form SRE lt integer gt Function Sets the Service Request Enable register minimum 0 maximum 255 Default 0 Query Syntax SRE Short form SRE Function Query Service Request Enable register Response 8 bit integer of contents of Service Request Enable register Description See Status Byte Group section 3 4 and Figure 3 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 135 4 Command and Query Summary STB Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax STB Short form STB Function Queries the Status Register Response 8 bit integer of contents of Status register Description See status reporting section K0472 Issue No 4 4 136 PACE Series SCPI Manual TST Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax TST Short form TST Function Queries the self test status Response Returns 0 indicates fail 1 indicates pass Description On a self test failure an error message can be stored in the error event queue The unit s hardware status cannot be changed during that test K0472 Issue No 4 4 137 4 Command and Query Summary WAI Command Syntax WAI Parameter None Short form WAI Function No further commands are carried out until the completion of all pending operations This command is ignored if al
43. EN 2317100 TX gt SYST PASS CEN STAT RX gt SYST PASS CEN STAT 1 When enabled and a 3 point calibration can be carried out It can be disabled again by issuing a command and a password such as TX gt SYST PASS CDIS 2317100 TX gt SYST PASS CEN STAT RX gt SYST PASS CEN STAT O K0472 Issue No 4 4 122 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYST VERS Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SYStem VERSion Short form SYST VERS Function Returns the SCPI version Response version number Description Replies with the SCPI version number Example TX gt SYST VERS RX gt SYST VERS 1995 0 K0472 Issue No 4 4 123 4 Command and Query Summary UNIT The UNIT sub system configures the instrument s pressure measurement units UNIT ALT Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax UNIT ALTitude Parameter lt name gt Short form UNIT ALT Function Selects altitude units Query Syntax UNIT ALTitude Short form UNIT ALT Function Queries what altitude units are selected Response SUFFIX DATA Description This command selects the altitude units The query gets the altitude units are selected Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 124 PACE Series SCPI Manual UNIT CONV Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax U
44. ES DEF UserUnit1 1000 0000000 RX gt UNIT PRES DEF4 UserUnit4 1000 0000000 TX gt UNIT PRES DEF2 RX gt UNIT PRES DEF2 UserUnit2 1000 0000000 The first parameter is the unit name and the second the equivalent pressure in Pascals 2 Example Defining MyUnit Setting USER4 as MyUnit TX gt UNIT PRES DEF4 MyUnit 2000 0 TX gt UNIT PRES DEF4 RX gt UNIT PRES DEF4 MyUnit 2000 0000000 Select MyUnit for use TX gt UNIT PRES USER4 TX gt UNIT PRES RX gt UNIT PRES USER4 The front panel display shows MyUnit and uses it for measurement set point full scales and source pressures 3 Example The following query TX gt SENS PRES RX gt SENS PRES 5 0000187 Returns a number in MyUnit To confirm TX gt UNIT PRES RX gt UNIT PRES USER4 To find conversion factor for MyUnit TX gt UNIT PRES DEF4 RX gt UNIT PRES DEF4 MyUnit 2000 0000000 Calculate equivalent in Pascals 5 0000187 multiplied by 2000 0000000 K0472 Issue No 4 4 128 PACE Series SCPI Manual UNIT SPE Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax UNIT SPEed Parameter lt name gt Short form UNIT SPE Function Selects airspeed units Query Syntax UNIT SPEed Short form UNIT SPE Function Queries the selected airspeed units Response SUFFIX DATA Description This command selects the airspeed units The query gets the selected airspeed units K0472 Issue No 4
45. GE Measurement amp Control PACE Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment SCPI Remote Communications Manual K0472 PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Trademarks All product names are trademarks of their respective company The General Electric Company all rights reserved Introduction This technical manual provides SCPI protocol instructions for the remote control of the PACE Series indicators and controllers Safety The manufacturer has designed this product to be safe when operated using the procedures detailed in this manual Do not use this product for any other purpose than that stated This publication contains operating and safety instructions that must be followed to make sure of safe operation and to maintain the equipment in a safe condition The safety instructions are either warnings or cautions issued to protect the user and the equipment from injury or damage Use qualified programming technicians and good engineering practice for all procedures in this publication Pressure Do not apply pressure greater the maximum safe working pressure to the PACE Series Maintenance The PACE Series must be maintained using the manufacturer s procedures and should be carried out by authorised service agents or the manufacturer s service departments Technical Advice For technical advice contact the manufacturer or subsidiary A programming technician must have the necessary specialist knowledge
46. IT22 RX gt INST UNIT11 KG CM2 RX gt INST UNIT22 LB FT2 K0472 Issue No 4 4 29 4 Command and Query Summary INST VERS Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function INSTrument VERSion x where x 1 2 15 is the software version It defaults to 1 Short form INST VERSIx Function Queries the software versions of the instrument and options Response Returns strings representing the software version Description x Software item x Software item 1 Instrument main code 9 Analogue output board 1 boot code 2 Instrument OS build 10 Analogue output board 2 main code 3 Instrument boot ROM 11 Analogue output board 2 boot code 4 Controller 1 main code 12 VFC board 1 main code 5 Controller 1 Boot code 13 VFC board 1 boot code 6 Controller 2 main code 14 VFC board 2 main code T Controller 2 Boot code 15 VFC board 2 boot code 8 Analogue output board 1 main code Example TX gt Inst Vers TX gt Inst Vers6 TX gt Inst Vers12 RX gt INST VERS 00 01 09 RX gt INST VERS6 02 00 29 RX gt INST VERS12 00 01 53 TX gt Inst Vers1 TX gt Inst Vers7 TX gt Inst Vers13 RX gt INST VERS 00 01 09 RX gt INST VERS7 01 00 00 RX gt INST VERS13 00 00 40 TX gt Inst Vers2 TX gt Inst Vers8 TX gt Inst Vers14 RX gt INST VERS2 01 06 16 RX gt INST VERS8 00 01 53
47. NIT CONVert Parameter lt name gt Short form UNIT CONV Function Converts units Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description This command converts units K0472 Issue No 4 4 125 4 Command and Query Summary UNIT PRES Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Synta UNITIX L PRESsure lt name gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt name gt Valid units Refer to INStrument UNIT for valid unit list Note Take care when entering the units the letter O can easily be mistaken for the number 0 or vice versa Short form UNIT lt name gt Function Selects pressure units d UNITIx LPRESsure where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form UNIT Function Query what pressure units are selected Response name as above Description This command selects the current pressure units USER1 to USER4 are the user defined units Example TX gt UNIT PRES RX gt UNIT PRES MBAR The current unit is mbar It can be set to another unit such as bar by sending TX gt UNIT PRES bar TX gt UNIT PRES RX gt UNIT PRES BAR The reply to this query confirms the change the front panel display can also confirm the change K0472 Issue No 4 4 126 PACE Series SCPI Manual UNIT PRES DEF Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 UNIT x PRESsure DEFinely lt string gt lt number gt where x 1 or
48. PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SYSTem COMMunicate GPIB SELF ADDRess Parameter Integer Short form SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR Function Sets the instrument s GPIB address SYSTem COMMunicate GPIB SELF ADDRess Short form SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR Function Queries GPIB address Response Returns decimal number representing GPIB address Description This command instructs the instrument to set a GPIB address The query command gets the current address Example TX gt SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR RX gt SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR 1 Current GPIB address is 1 TX gt SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR 16 Set address to 16 TX gt SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR RX gt SYST COMM GPIB SELF ADDR 16 K0472 Issue No 4 4 118 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYST AREA Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SVSTem AREA Parameter String Short form SYST AREA Function Sets a group of parameters for an area of the world Query Syntax SVSTem AREA Short form SYST AREA Function Queries area setting Response Sends EUROPE or EUR USA JAPAN or JAP ASIA ROW rest of the world Description This command instructs the instrument to enable a group of default settings for an area of the world SYST AREA TX gt SYST AREA RX gt SYST AREA EUR The current area of use is set to Europe Can be set to another area such as Japan TX gt SYST AREA jap TX gt SYST AREA RX gt SYST ARE
49. RESSLEW nc EEN 4 92 SOUR PRES SCEW MODE sevi EE 4 93 SOUR PRES SLEWIOVER viii ia 4 94 SOUR MACH LEVEMIMIAM PL cuac a EE 4 95 SOUR MACFELEV IMM AMPLSLEW voii a 4 96 STATUS e at 4 97 SCH El 4 97 STATJOPER ENAB umi AA 4 98 POTATEOPRERIE MEN a a lid aie 4 99 SCHEER 4 100 POTAT OPER PRES ENAB e cirio eiii 4 101 STATOPER PRES EVEN cacao cis aiiiis 4 102 SCHEED 4 104 SCHLESSER 4 105 SCHER TEE 4 106 STATQUES EVENS tt 4 107 SYST ria 4 108 ER SCHERGEN 4 108 SCH SCH SE 4 109 CH SCHEI RE 4 111 SCH CECR 4 112 SCH CES 4 113 MSYST COMMISER CONTIRIS eege EE 4 114 SYS TCOMMSERCONTRIONA oia 4 115 DSYSECOMMSER BAUD ii ce 4 116 SYSTCOMM SERTYPE PA Riiie iii 4 117 SCH EH STEE De EI 4 118 SYSEAREA iia 4 119 SVSTPASSIDIS pi 4 120 SYST PASS GCEN E A E E E E 4 121 SYS RPASS CENS TA RE 4 122 K0472 Issue No 4 v Section page A E 4 123 e O 4 124 UNA e e des 4 124 CH sl VE 4 125 FUNTE PRES aa 4 126 UNTEPRES DER gt 01 4 127 UNTESPE lt a A ARS 4 129 4 2 Common SCPI commands three letter commands prefixed Du 4 130 SE 4 130 SESE CCC Ctd 4 131 ER o 4 132 MON da 4 133 FORE aa deere 4 134 ARE a 4 135 iS ee te certo boleto tarde olaa uo cedo SE 4 136 aa 4 137 FA acia 4 138 4 3 Instrument control commands three letter commands prefixed by 4 139 SEH 4 139 HEH WEE 4 140 SES 4 141 REM da 4 142 SIS EE 4 143 ANDE ee ANO 4 144 SCENE 4 145 5 ERRORS iii ANA eiii 5 1 Figure page A SYSTEM AAA
50. SENS INL Function Query in limits value Response First parameter current pressure Second parameter in limit 0 not in limits 1 in limits Description This command query gets the in limits value and the in limits status Example 1 TX gt SENS PRES INL RX gt SENS PRES INL 990 0527344 O Example 2 TX gt SENS PRES INL RX gt SENS PRES INL 990 0527344 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 52 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES INL TIME Applicability PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure INLimits TIME lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt integer gt pressure in limits time in seconds Short form SENS PRES INL TIME lt number gt Function Sets the time that the pressure value has to be within limits before generating a service request Default 2 seconds minimum 2 seconds maximum 999 seconds SENSelx PRESsure INLimits TIME where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS PRES INL TIME Function Query pressure in limits timers Response Number representing pressure in limits time in seconds Description Sets the pressure in limits timer value K0472 Issue No 4 4 53 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES SLEW Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe x PRESsure SLEW where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form
51. SENS PRES ee SENS FRE AVER eme ee SENS PRES AVER RES urA SENS PRESIAVERTIM Erica EA SENO PRETINS tata aa SENS PRESINE TT ME vio a id SENS PRESSE o toad PSENS PRES BAR ai tle ne SSENS PRES RANG coececccscccssssssssssssssssssessscssesssesssesssesuesssecssecsssssecsseesseesse SSENS RRES RES mare desde Led dues Ud e SENS PRES CORR HEA Diva ii iSENS PRES CORR HEAD STAT nirisan SENS PRES CORR HEAD OFFS 0 eeeccccccsssessesseeeesesstesseesesseeseeseesees SENS PRES CORR HEAD OFFS STAT sssr ESENS PRES GORRVOL soon e SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND iraient eNO SSENS PRES FILT LPAS FREQ duer REN SENS PRESFILTLPAS STA Tinto tention SENS PRES MAA a ia SENS FRES MAX REG ee eet SENDS PRES MIN gt Ge SENO FRES MIN RES aan a NS SENS PRES PERC EE SENS PRES PERG SRAN eege eege SENS PRES PERC STAT aei ENR SESCH SENS SPEINE rra SENS SPEINIMIME eeh SENS SOPE RANG rra ade ie tio SENS SPE SLEW ee SOURCE gt sasitvsetucezssusasscvevssesttvscenswsoessrevecsdhecevecusentoesneeeueetosed SOURAL _ aia SQUR MACHRER uereg ied tose Line vowed eed eosin SOURMACH REF MODE biede eessen needs anon SOUWR MAGEERERVA Lo e Lo SOQUR MACHLEVIMM AMPL eener K0472 Issue No 4 Section SOUR PRES Heger 4 83 SOURPRES ERR a 4 84 SOUR PRESINE sees 4 85 SOUR PRESINETIM Escaso o ra 4 86 SOUR PRESILEVIMM AMPL conan da 4 87 SOUR PRESLEVIMM VEN Toi eh vest intitle hi at EE 4 88 SSOUR PRES RANG ui eege Eeer 4 90 SSOUR PRES RANG LOW eeh ia 4 91 POUR P
52. ad correction 1 Enables head correction Short form SENS CORR HEAD STAT lt Boolean gt Function Enables disables head correction Default 0 SENSelx PRESsure CORRection HEAD STATe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS CORR HEAD STAT Function Query head correction state Response 0 head correction off 1 head correction on Description This command enables or disables the head correction compensation Example TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD STATe RX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD STAT O Head correction off It can be turned on and off by TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD STATe on TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD STATe off Or by TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD STATe 1 TX gt SENS PRES CORR HEAD STATe O K0472 Issue No 4 4 59 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES CORR OFFS Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure CORRection OFFSet where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt tare offset value in current pressure units Short form SENS OFFS Function Subtracts the offset value from the processed reading Default 0 SENSelx PRESsure CORRection OFFSet where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS OFFS Function Asks for the tare value Response Number corresponding to the tare offset value Description Example TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS RX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS 0 0 Offse
53. al low pass filter has a response band configured as percentage of full scale e g defaults to 0 05 FS If the reading has changed by more than the configured band response value then the filtering is ignored for that conversion and the pressure goes instantly to the new value Example SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND RX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND 50 0000000 The current setting for the filter band is 50 of full scale i e the filter applies only when the change of pressure is within this band It can be changed to another number for example 12 of full scale by sending TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND 12 TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND RX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS BAND 12 0000000 K0472 Issue No 4 4 63 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES FILT LPAS FREO Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSelx PRESsure FlLTer LPASs FREQuency lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt filter averaging time in seconds Short form SENS FILT FREQ Function Used to set up the averaging component of the filter Default 0 minimum 0 maximum 20 SENSelx PRESsure FlILTer LPASs FREQuency where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS FILT FREQ Function Ask for filter average parameter Response Decimal number corresponding to filter average time in seconds Description A digital
54. arometric sensor full scale K0472 Issue No 4 4 21 INST SENS5 FULL INST SENS5 FULL 3 5000000 Returns module 2 control sensor full scale INST SENS6 FULL INST SENS2 FULL 20 0000000 Returns module 2 ve source sensor full scale INST SENS7 FULL INST SENS7 FULL 10 0000000 Returns module 2 ve source sensor full scale INST SENS8 FULL INST SENS8 FULL 1 1500000 Returns module 2 barometric sensor full scale 4 Command and Query Summary INST SENS NEG Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function INSTrument SENSor x NEGCal where x 1 2 8 is the sensor number It defaults to 1 Short form INST SENS NEG Function Queries sensor negative calibration Response lt boolean gt 0 negative calibration not supported 1 negative calibration supported x SensorPACE5000 PACE6000 PACE1000 x SensorPACE5000 PACE6000 PACE1000 1 Module 1 control sensor HR 5 Module 2 control sensor E Sensor IDOS 2 i nternal External 2 Module 1 source pressure ve ener 6 Module 2 source pressure ve 1DOS 3 3 Module 1 source pressure ve nrama 7 Module 2 source pressure ve sensor 3 4 Module 1 barometric range External 8 Module 2 barometric range optional DOS 1 optional Description This command query returns sensor negative calibration supported or not supported Used in DPI515 emulat
55. ates that the zero process has finished Fill timed out If a set point has been requested and the set point cannot be achieved within the fill timeout time the fill timed out signal is generated Switch contacts changed state Every time the switch contacts used for performing a switch test change state this bit is set K0472 Issue No 4 3 6 PACE Series SCPI Manual 3 4 Status Byte group The status byte group are 8 bit registers that are read by the IEEE 488 standard commands The event register is cleared by reading it the event and enable registers are cleared by the CLS command STB SRE SL gt lt four Mav Mav ss es ps 27 Event Enable Error queue gt Question data gt Output queue gt W Standard event gt logical OR Standard SERIAL POLL operation Bits within the status byte are a summary of other data structures in the status system These bits will become set if other parts of the status system indicates that they should do so i e a message in the output queue or error queue or a condition and enable set in a register pair If the associated bit in the status enable register is set a serial poll is generated and bit 6 is set The enable register may be set through the SRE command so that only selected status bits cause a serial poll Note Bit 6 of the enable register is always set
56. ble to the instrument TX gt INST UNIT1 TX gt INST UNIT12 TX gt INST UNIT23 RX gt INST UNIT MBAR RX gt INST UNIT12 KG M2 RX gt INST UNIT23 INH20_4 TX gt INST UNIT2 TX gt INST UNIT13 TX gt INST UNIT24 RX gt INST UNIT2 BAR RX gt INST UNIT13 MMH20_4 RX gt INST UNIT24 INH20_20 TX gt INST UNIT3 TX gt INST UNIT14 TX gt INST UNIT25 RX gt INST UNIT3 PA RX gt INST UNIT14 CMH20_4 RX gt INST UNIT25 INH20_60 TX gt INST UNIT4 TX gt INST UNIT15 TX gt INST UNIT26 RX gt INST UNIT4 HPA RX gt INST UNIT15 MH20_4 RX gt INST UNIT26 FTH20_4 TX gt INST UNIT5 TX gt INST UNIT16 TX gt INST UNIT27 RX gt INST UNITS KPA RX gt INST UNIT16 MMH20_20 RX gt INST UNIT27 FTH20_20 TX gt INST UNIT6 TX gt INST UNIT17 TX gt INST UNIT28 RX gt INST UNIT6 MPA RX gt INST UNIT17 CMH20_20 RX gt INST UNIT28 FTH20_60 TX gt INST UNIT7 TX gt INST UNIT18 TX gt INST UNIT29 RX gt INST UNIT7 MMHG RX gt INST UNIT18 MH20_20 RX gt INST UNIT29 USER1 TX gt INST UNIT8 TX gt INST UNIT19 TX gt INST UNIT30 RX gt INST UNIT8 CMHG RX gt INST UNIT19 TORR RX gt INST UNIT3O USER2 TX gt INST UNIT9 TX gt INST UNIT20 TX gt INST UNIT31 RX gt INST UNIT9 MHG RX gt INST UNIT20 ATM RX gt INST UNIT31 USER3 TX gt INST UNIT1O RX gt TX gt INST UNIT21 TX gt INST UNIT32 INST UNIT1O INHG RX gt INST UNIT21 PSI RX gt INST UNIT32 USER4 TX gt INST UNIT11 TX gt INST UN
57. chy root Level 1 Level 2 A B E F G C LD e E In the command tree the command A is the root command A tree pointer is used to decode the SCPI commands At power up the pointer goes to the root command Message Terminators All SCPI commands are terminated by line feed i e either lt newline gt ASCII character decimal 10 EOI for IEEE After receiving a termination character the tree pointer returns to the root command Colon A colon moves the current path down one level in the command tree e g the colon in SOURCE PRESSURE specifies PRESSURE the is one level below SOURCE When the colon is the first character of the command it specifies that the next command is a root level command e g SOURCE specifies that SOURCE is a root level command Semicolon A semicolon separates two commands in the same message without changing the tree pointer e g with reference to the tree A B E F G This equivalent to sending three messages A B E A B F AB K0472 Issue No 4 2 1 2 Command Structure Commas If a command requires more than one parameter separate adjacent parameters by using a comma A comma does not affect the tree pointer e g SYSTEM TIME 10 25 30 To execute a command the full path to the command must be specified e g OUTPut STATe ON This turns the pressure controller on Note There must be a space between the command words and the parameter In the above example there is a space
58. diate AMPLitude where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR SPE Function Programmable set point value Response Decimal number representing airspeed set point in current units Description This command sets the airspeed set point This query gets the decimal number representing airspeed set point in current units Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 95 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR SPE LEV IMM AMPL SLEW Applicability PACE6000 SOURcel x SPEed LEVel MMediate AMPLitude SLEW lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt Airspeed rate set point in current units per second Short form SOUR SPE SLEW lt number gt Function Sets the rate set point for airspeed Default 0 0 SOURce x SPEed LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude SLEW where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR SPE SLEW Function Queries the rate set point for airspeed Response Decimal number representing the rate set point airspeed in currently selected units of speed per second Description This command sets the airspeed rate set point The query gets the rate set point for airspeed Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 96 PACE Series SCPI Manual STATus The STATus subsystem sup
59. e Short form SOUR ALT Function Queries altitude set point Response Decimal number representing altitude in current units Description This command sets the altitude set point This query gets the decimal number representing altitude in current units Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 78 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR MACH REF Applicability PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Default Query Syntax SOURce MACH REFerence Short form SOUR MACH REF Function Queries the MACH reference value from either Ps reference or barometric Response Decimal number representing the MACH reference value in currently selected pressure units Description The query gets the MACH reference value in currently selected pressure units Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 79 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR MACH REF MODE Applicability PACE6000 SOURce MACH REFerence MODE Parameter lt number gt Short form SOUR MACH REF MODE Function Enables a MACH reference mode to be set Default SOURce MACH REFerence MODE Short form SOUR MACH REF MODE Function Queries the MACH reference mode Response Numeric value representing the MACH reference mode Description This command enables a MACH reference mode to be set T
60. e quote or single quote are case sensitive Example 1 SOURCel PRESsure RANGe 2 00barg Example 2 SOURCel PRESsure RANGe 2 00barg selects the 2 bar g range A query of a string parameter always returns the string in double quotes K0472 Issue No 4 2 5 2 Command Structure Intentionally left blank K0472 Issue No 4 2 6 PACE Series SCPI Manual 3 STATUS SYSTEM The status reporting system informs the external controller that an event has occurred This information is in the form of a service request SRQ using IEEE 488 or an SRQ message using RS232 The PACE Series uses status reporting as defined in IEEE 488 2 with the implementation of status registers The OPERation status registers have been implemented to comply with the SCPI protocol These are registers where the individual bits are summary bits of the status of the instrument Since the SCPI protocol does not include pressure instruments bit 10 of both these registers are used as a pressure Summary bit This pressure summary bit is expanded to two 16 bit registers Bit 15 is not used and is always zero The only bit implemented in the Operation status register is bit 10 summary of the pressure operation status Asummary bit is the final output of a data structure it is a single bit that shows the status of one or more related events in the instrument The basic structure of a summary bit Condition register e Event register
61. e in hour minute and second Response Sends in order hour minute and second Description This command sets the time The command query returns the current time in hour minute and second order Example TX gt SYST TIME RX gt SYST TIME 10 8 44 It returns current time in hour minute and second order Time can be reset by TX gt SYST TIME 11 11 2 TX gt SYST TIME RX gt SYST TIME 11 11 4 K0472 Issue No 4 4 113 4 Command and Query Summary SYST COMM SER CONT RTS Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SYSTem COMMunicate SERial CONTrol RTS Parameter Boolean ON or OFF Short form SYST COMM SER RTS x Function Sets the serial communication hardware handshaking where x 0 OFF 1 ON SYSTem COMMunicate SERial CONTrol RTS Short form SYST COMM SER CONT RTS Function Queries serial communication handshaking Response Returns 0 or 1 Description Selects serial communications hardware handshaking The command query requests the current serial communication hardware handshaking Example 1 TX gt SYST COMM SER CONT RTS RX gt SYST COMM SER CONT RTSO Hardware handshaking OFF Example 2 TX gt SYST COMM SER CONT RTS1 Hardware handshaking ON TX gt SYST COMM SER CONT RTS Query again RX gt SYST COMM SER CONT RTS 1 Confirmed K0472 Issue No 4 4 114 PACE Series SCPI Manual SSYST COMM SER CONT XONX Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SYSTem
62. e in limits value Example TX gt SOUR PRES INL RX gt SOUR PRES INL 0 0200000 The current in limits set point is 0 02 full scale Can be set to TX gt SOUR PRES INL 0 01 TX gt SOUR PRES INL RX gt SOUR PRES INL 0 0100000 K0472 Issue No 4 4 85 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR PRES INL TIME Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURce x PRESsure INLimits TIME lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt integer gt in limits time in seconds Short form SOUR INL TIME lt number gt Function Sets the time that the pressure has to be within limits before generating a service request Default 2 seconds minimum 2 seconds maximum 999 seconds SOURcelx PRESsure INLimits TIME where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR INL TIME Function Query in limits timers Response Number representing in limits time in seconds Description Sets the in limits timer value Example TX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME RX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME 2 Can be set to 99 by issuing command TX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME 99 TX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME RX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME 99 Or to 999 by issuing command TX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME 999 TX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME RX gt SOUR PRES INL TIME 999 K0472 Issue No 4 4 86 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURce x PRESsure
63. e module x Response Decimal number in current selected units Description This query gets the lower full scale of the module x Exame TX gt Sour Pres Rang Low example RX gt SOUR PRES RANG LOW 1000mbar g Example TX gt Sour1 Pres Rang Low example RX gt SOUR PRES RANG LOW 1000mbar g K0472 Issue No 4 4 91 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR PRES SLEW Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURCE x PRESsure SLEW lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt rate in pressure units second or enumerated string maximum or minimum rate Short form SOUR SLEW lt number gt or maximum or minimum rate Function Selects the pressure rate used when value rate is selected Default 100 SOURCE x PRESsure SLEW where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR SLEW Function Query rate value Response Decimal number representing rate value in selected units second Description When the controller rate is selected as value this command is used to set the controllers rate in selected units second Example TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW 2 0000000 Change current unit of mbar to bar and query again TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW 0 0020000 To set slew rate to other values such as TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW 4 TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW RX gt SOUR PRES SLEW 4 0000000 TX gt SOUR PRES SLEW max
64. entification of the instrument Response A comma separated list containing manufacture model serial number and software version Description Return identification e g IDN Druck PACEnnnn 1234 01 00 00 where n PACE mode number K0472 Issue No 4 4 133 4 Command and Query Summary OPC Command Syntax OPC Parameter None Short form OPC Function When all operations have been completed event 800 is written to the error event queue if enabled by STAT QUE ENAB At the same time this command allows the OPC bit in the standard event register to be set This can be used to trigger a serial poll see ESR for details If there are no pending operations these actions are performed immediately This command should be sent each time the OPC bit is allowed to be set Default Note It is intended that the OPC command should be the last command in a program message OPC Short form OPC Function When all operations have been completed a 1 is written to the output queue this can be used to trigger a serial poll see SRE for details Response If there are no pending operations a 1 is written to the queue immediately Note It is intended that the OPC command should be the last command in a program message Description This command sets the OPC bit in the standard event register The query returns 1 when all operations have been completed K0472 Issue No 4 4 134 PACE Series S
65. er 2009 and the previous calibration was on 17 November 2009 K0472 Issue No 4 4 20 PACE Series SCPI Manual INST SENS FULL Applicability n a Parameter Short form Function INSTrument SENSe x FU LLscale where x 1 2 8 is the sensor number It defaults to 1 PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Short form INST SENS FULL Function Queries sensor full scale value Response Returns the full scale value of the selected sensor x SensorPACE5000 PACE6000 PACE1000 x SensorPACE5000 PACE6000 PACE1000 1 Module 1 control sensor antennal 5 Module 2 control sensor Peral Sensor IDOS 2 f nternal External 2 Module 1 source pressure ve S 6 Module 2 source pressure ve 1DOS 3 3 Module 1 source pressure ve E 7 Module 2 source pressure ve sensor 3 4 Module 1 barometric range External 8 Module 2 barometric range optional DOS 1 optional Description This query returns the following INST SENS FULL INST SENS FULL 7 0000000 INST SENS1 FULL INST SENS FULL 7 0000000 INST SENS2 FULL INST SENS3 FULL INST SENS3 FULL 2 0000000 INST SENS4 FULL INST SENS4 FULL 1 1500000 INST SENS2 FULL 20 0000000 Returns module 1 ve source sensor full scale Default module 1 control sensor full scale Returns module 1 control sensor full scale Returns module 1 ve source sensor full scale Returns module 1 b
66. er representing the set point in MACH number Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 82 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR PRES COMP Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function Default SOURce x PRESsure COMPensately where x module 1 or 2 default 1 y ve or ve source pressure 1 or 2 Short form SOUR COMP Function Queries ve and ve source pressures Response Pressure value in current pressure units Description This query gets the ve and ve source pressures in the current pressure units Example SOUR PRES COMP x TX gt SOUR PRES COMP RX gt SOUR PRES COMP 3165 9526002 TX gt SOUR PRES COMP1 RX gt SOUR PRES COMP 3165 9484591 TX gt SOUR PRES COMP2 RX gt SOUR PRES COMP2 963 9638062 y 1 2 If x is greater than 2 an error will be reported TA gt SOUR PRES COMP3 TA gt SYST ERR RX gt SYST ERR 114 Header suffix out of range K0472 Issue No 4 4 83 Source pressure measurements RMX ve ve 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR PRES EFF Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function ueri UCI y SOURcelx PRESsure EFFort where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR EFF Function This query only command returns the effort needed for the control
67. ess 2 vent completed Description This command vents the user system the command should be queried to get the status of the vent Examples For an instrument switched on without any vent a query TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT O a return of 0 indicates vent not in progress Avent can be started by sending TX gt SOUR PRES LEV I MM AMPL VENT 1 K0472 Issue No 4 4 88 PACE Series SCPI Manual Immediate query TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 1 A return of 1 indicates vent in progress TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 1 TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 1 TX gt SOUR PRES LEV I MM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 1 TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 1 Continuing queries return 1 until the vent finishes and a return of 2 TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 2 TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 2 TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 2 TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT RX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT 2 To abort the vent process send TX gt SOUR PRES LEV IMM AMPL VENT O K0472 Issue No 4 4 89 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR PRES RANG Applicabi
68. expected 207 Enumerated value not in union 208 Illegal number of parameters 210 Run out of memory handle 211 Unit not matched 212 Unit not required Description This command queries the error queue which holds up to five errors The instrument returns the message No error when no more errors are in the queue Example Returns the system error To test the system send a wrong command such as TX gt SENS PRES qwer Ask for error TX gt SYST ERR RX gt SYST ERR 200 Execution error Query or command violation This query empties the error stack another query returns No error TX gt SYST ERR K0472 Issue No 4 4 110 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYST DATE Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SVSTem DATE Parameter Integer in date format Short form SYST DATE Function Sets the date Query Syntax SYSTem DATE Short form SYST DATE Function Queries date Response Returns date setting Description Replies with the date settings in year month and day order Example The system date can be set by TX gt SYST DATE 9 5 2 TX gt SYST DATE RX gt SYST DATE 9 5 2 TX gt SYST DATE RX gt SYST DATE 9 4 1 It returns current date in year month and day order K0472 Issue No 4 4 111 4 Command and Query Summary SYST SET Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SYSTem SET x where x 1 or 2 i
69. ge to be sensed SENSe x PRESsure RANGe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS RANG Function Asks for currently sensed range Response A string number representing the selected pressure range in pressure units example 3 50 barg Description This command selects the pressure range to be used for returning the pressure reading also see the SOURCe RANGe command Ranges of module2 can be found by the query Evampl i TX gt INST CAT2 ALL sxampie RX gt INST CAT2 ALL 3 50barg BAROMETER 4 50bara This shows that module2 has three ranges The current range selected by module2 can be found by the query Example 2 TX gt SENS2 PRES RANG RX gt SENS2 PRES RANG 3 50barg To select a different range of module 2 use the command TX gt SENS2 PRES RANG 4 50bara example 3 Selection confirmed by query TX gt SENS2 PRES RANG RX gt SENS2 PRES RANG 4 50bara Note The command parameter 4 50bara has to be typed exactly It is case sensitive and not typo error tolerant The command does not affect on instrument front panel display Use SOUR PRES RANG to change front panel range display See instrument user s manual K0472 Issue No 4 4 56 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES RES Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure RESolution lt string gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt integer gt resolution
70. ger data are whole numbers containing no decimal places A query of an integer value returns numbers containing no decimal places Note Integer values can be specified in binary octal or hexadecimal formats using the suffix letters upper or lower case B Q and H respectively eg HB1010 binary representation of 10 Q71 octal representation of 57 HHFA hexadecimal representation of 250 Hexadecimal digits A F can be in upper or lower case K0472 Issue No 4 2 4 PACE Series SCPI Manual Enumerated Character Data Enumerated characters are used for data that has a finite number of values enumerated parameters use mnemonics to represent each valid setting The mnemonics have long and short forms just like command mnemonics Example SOURce PRESsure SLEW MODE MAXimum selects the maximum rate mode A query of an enumerated parameter always returns the short form data in upper case Example SOURce PRESsure SLEW MODE queries rate mode reply SOUR PRES SLEW MODE MAX Boolean Data Boolean data can only be one of two conditions the numbers 1 and O Boolean can be on or off queries return 1 or 0 Example OUTPut STATe 1 A query of boolean data always returns 1 or 0 String Data String data can contain any of the ASCII characters A string must start with a double quote ASCII 34 or a single quote ASCII 39 and end with the same character Note Characters in a string in either doubl
71. hat set each bit are as follows Bit Name Description Meaning data 0 OPC Not used Reserved currently returns 0 1 ROC Not used Reserved currently returns 0 2 QYE 400 to 499 Query errors 3 DDE Not used Reserved currently returns 0 4 EXE 200 to 299 Execution errors 5 CME 100 to 199 Command errors 6 URQ Not used Reserved currently returns 0 7 PON Not used Reserved currently returns 0 Table 3 1 Standard Event Register K0472 Issue No 4 3 4 PACE Series SCPI Manual 3 3 Operation status group The operation status group are 16 bit registers that are read by the STAT OPER PRES commands The event register is cleared by reading it the event and enable registers are cleared by the CLS command CON EVEN ENAB Status Byte Condition Event Enable When a standard operation condition occurs an appropriate bit is set in the condition register this clears when the condition no longer exists The bit is then latched in the event register If the associated bit in the enable register is set the OPR bit in the status byte sets The enable register may be set through the STAT OPER PRES ENAB command so that only selected standard operation events cause the OPR bit to set Problems can occur with some IEEE 488 controllers reading 16 bit unsigned numbers All registers in this group do not use bit 15 The enable bit cannot be set and when read returns 0 The condition register is
72. he command or query Command Syntax The upper case represents the short form command Parameter Type DECIMAL INTEGER ENUMERATED CHARACTER BOOLEAN or STRING Short form The short alternative for the command to be effective Function Basic function of the command Default The default value or the maximum and minimum values where appropriate Query Syntax The upper case represents the short form query command Parameter Type DECIMAL INTEGER ENUMERATED CHARACTER BOOLEAN or STRING Short form The short alternative for the query to be effective Function Basic function of query command Response Data returned by the instrument following the query command Description Details of the command and query with any conditions of use and any related commands Note Many of the command descriptions contain an example code sent Tx to the instrument and the data received Rx from the instrument Dual module instruments Sending and receiving to a module must include either number 1 or 2 after the first part of the command or query Without the module number a dual module instrument defaults to module 1 Example Long form Short form Tx gt SOURce2 PRESsure EFFort Tx gt SOUR2 PRES EFF Rx gt SOUR2 PRES EFF 0 2342882 Rx gt SOUR2 PRES EFF 0 2342882 K0472 Issue No 4 4 2 PACE Series SCPI Manual CALibration The CALibration subsystem enables the calibration of the transducers and
73. he query gets the MACH reference entered mode Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 80 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR MACH REF VAL Applicability PACE6000 SOURce MACH REFerence VALue Parameter lt string gt Short form SOUR MACH REF VAL Function Sets the MACH reference entered value Default SOURce MACH REFerence VALue Short form SOUR MACH REF VAL Function Queries the MACH reference entered value from either Ps reference Response Numeric value of the MACH reference Description This command sets the MACH reference entered value from either Ps reference The query gets the MACH reference entered value Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 81 4 Command and Query Summary SOUR MACH LEV IMM AMPL Applicability PACE6000 SOURcel x MACHT LEVel MMediate AMPLitude lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt in MACH number Short form SOURce MACH lt number gt Function Sets the MACH set point Default 0 0 SOURce x MACHI LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude lt number gt Short form SOURce MACH Function Programmable set point value Response Decimal number representing the set point in MACH number Description This command sets the MACH set point This query gets the decimal numb
74. ility PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe AIRField QFF Short form SENS AIRF QFF Function This query reads the QFF value when the instrument is in airfield mode Response A decimal reading in selected units of pressure Description Queries the QFF reading returns the QFF reading in selected units of pressure when the instrument is in airfield mode Note QFF is the mean sea level pressure derived from the barometric pressure calculated assuming mean long term values of temperature and relative humidity for a specific site i e the QFF is the location value plotted on the surface synoptic chart K0472 Issue No 4 4 41 4 Command and Query Summary SENS AIRF QNH Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe AIRField QNH Short form SENS AIRF QNH Function This query reads the QNH value when the instrument is in airfield mode Response A decimal reading in selected units of pressure Description Queries the QNH reading returns the QNH reading in selected units of pressure when the instrument is in airfield mode Note QNH is the pressure measured at a specific site then reduced to mean sea level pressure K0472 Issue No 4 4 42 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS MACH Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe MA
75. ion for PACE5000 6000 this query always returns 1 INST SENS NEGC INST SENS NEGC 1 INST SENS 1 NEGC INST SENS NEGC 1 INST SENS2 NEGC INST SENS2 NEGC 1 INST SENS3 NEGC INST SENS3 NEGC 1 INST SENS4 NEGC INST SENS4 NEGC 1 Default module 1 control sensor NEGcal Returns module 1 control sensor NEGcal Returns module 1 ve source sensor NEGcal Returns module 1 ve source sensor NEGcal Returns module 1 barometric sensor NEGcal INST SENS5 NEGC INST SENS5 NEGC 1 INST SENS6 NEGC INST SENS2 NEGC 1 INST SENS7 NEGC INST SENS7 NEGC 1 INST SENS8 NEGC INST SENS8 NEGC 1 Returns module 2 control sensor NEGcal Returns module 2 ve source sensor NEGcal Returns module 2 ve source sensor NEGcal Returns module 2 barometric sensor NEGcal 4 22 K0472 Issue No 4 PACE Series SCPI Manual INST SENS READ Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax INSTrument SENSor x READing Short form INST SENS READ Function Queries sensor zero reading Response Gets reading of selected sensor x where x is the sensor number Mele eke 8 Description This query gets the filtered reading followed by the instantaneous reading from the selected sensor K0472 Issue No 4 4 23 4 Command and Query Summary INST SENS SN Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter
76. it mask Figure 3 1 Status System K0472 Issue No 4 3 2 PACE Series SCPI Manual 3 1 Output queue The output queue is a text readable data queue that is read through the IEEE 488 talk command The queue is cleared by reading all elements in it or by the CLS command Every time a query has been successfully completed the response in a text readable format is placed at the end of the output queue If the MAV bit in the Status Byte was previously cleared it will be set The output queue can contain up to 256 characters If there is not enough space in the output queue for a new message the error 350 Queue overflow will be placed into the error queue and the most recent output message will be lost K0472 Issue No 4 3 3 3 Status System 3 2 Standard event group The standard event group are 8 bit registers that are read by the IEEE 488 standard commands The event register is cleared by reading it the event and enable registers are cleared by the CLS command CON EVEN ENAB Status Byte Condition Event Enable Bits within the standard event condition register are set by system errors and events In addition to setting the status bits a text message will be placed in the error queue The ESB bit in the status byte sets if the associated bit in the event enable register is set The enable register may be set through the ESE command so that selected standard events cause the ESB bit to be set The system events t
77. l operations have been completed Query Syntax N A Short form Function Response Description This command stops further commands from being carried out until the completion of all pending operations K0472 Issue No 4 4 138 PACE Series SCPI Manual 4 3 Instrument Control Commands The following commands identified with are SCPI instrument control commands GTL Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax GTL Parameter none Short form GIL Function Go to local Query Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Description Takes the instrument out of local lockout mode the key pad on the instrument becomes active K0472 Issue No 4 4 139 4 Command and Query Summary LLO Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax LOC Parameter none Short form LLO Function Local lock out Query Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Description Locks the instrument out of local mode The instrument will no longer be in local mode and cannot be operated from the front panel K0472 Issue No 4 4 140 PACE Series SCPI Manual LOC Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax LOC Parameter none Short form LOC Function Local mode Query Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Description Puts the instrument into local mode The instrument will no longer be in remote mode and can be operated from the front panel
78. ler to achieve the set point Response Decimal percent number representing controller effort Description This query only command returns the effort the controller does to achieve the set point Example TX gt SOUR PRES EFF RX gt SOUR PRES EFF 0 2342882 Percentage of effort the supply or vacuum valve makes to maintain the control point The return number should be 100 to 100 A positive number indicates the supply valve makes more effort and a minus number indicates the vacuum valve makes more effort If the controller is off TX gt OUTP off TX gt SOUR PRES EFF RX gt SOUR PRES EFF 0 0 The return number is 0 0 since no valve is making any effort K0472 Issue No 4 4 84 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR PRES INL Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURce x PRESsure INLimits lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt in limits value as full scale Short form SOUR INL lt number gt Function The controller has an in limits set point indicator This can generate a service request when the pressure is within limits for a set time period Default 0 01 full scale minimum 0 full scale maximum 100 full scale SOURcel x PRESsure INLimits where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR INL Function Query in limits value Response Decimal representing in limits value as full scale Description Sets th
79. lity PACE5000 PACE6000 SOURCelx PRESsure RANGe lt string gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt string gt range information Short form SOUR RANG Function Selects the control range SOURCe x PRESsure RANGe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR RANGE Function Asks for currently selected controller range Response String representing selected sense range Description This command selects the range to be used for controlling pressure eg SOURe RANGe 2 0bara selects the 2 bar absolute range the pressure units are always in bar Note Absolute ranges are pseudo absolute values combining barometric and gauge sensor readings Example TX gt SOUR PRES RANG RX gt SOUR PRES RANG 3 50barg Queries current range Can set to another range TX gt SOUR PRES RANG 4 50bara TX gt SOUR PRES RANG RX gt SOUR PRES RANG 4 50bara This change can be observed on front panel display The parameter is case sensitive K0472 Issue No 4 4 90 PACE Series SCPI Manual SOUR PRES RANG LOW Applicability PACES5000 PACE6000 Carrara Cintra Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Default H WD mt IX Niiarv Ey Query synta y gt SOURce x PRESsure RANGe LOW where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SOUR LOW Function Queries the lower full scale of th
80. low pass filter can be applied to the pressure reading This is a first order low pass filter the time constant depends on the value set by this command Note The decimal number used by the command and query does not represent frequency even though FREQ is used Example It can be set to another value such as TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS FREO 1 76 TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS FREQ RX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS FREO 1 7600000 SENS PRES FILT TX gt SENS PRES FILT RX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT O SENS PRES FILT LPAS FREQ TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS FREQ RX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS FREQ 2 0000000 The current setting for low pass filter s time constant is 2 seconds K0472 Issue No 4 4 64 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSelx PRESsure FILTer LPASs STATE lt Boolean gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt Boolean gt 0 Disables low pass filter 1 Enables low pass filter Short form SENS FILT lt Boolean gt Function Sets low pass filter ON or OFF Default OFF SENSe x PRESsure FiLTer LPASs STATe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS FILT Function Query state on or off for the low pass filter Response 1 ON O OFF Description This command is used to enable or disable the low pass filter for producing a more stable readi
81. lt boolean gt Short form CAL ZERO VALV Function Opens and closes zero valve Default 0 CALibration PRESsure ZERO VALVelSTATe where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form CAL ZERO VALV Function Queries state of valve Response 1 open 0 close Description This command is used to open and close the zero valve The query gets the state of the zero valve open or close Example TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV 1 TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV STAT 1 Either of above two commands opens the zero valve Either TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV RX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV 1 Or TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV STAT RX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV STAT 1 Either TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV RX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV O Or TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV STAT RX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV STAT O Gets the condition of the zero valve TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV O TX gt CAL PRES ZERO VALV STAT O Either of above two commands close the zero valve switch OFF the controller K0472 Issue No 4 4 7 4 Command and Query Summary CAL PRES ZERO AUTO Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 CALibration x PRESsure ZERO AUTO lt Boolean gt where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Parameter lt boolean gt 0 aborts a zero process 1 starts a zero process Short form CAL ZERO AUTO Function Pressure zeroing Default 0 VUCTY SYTILOA CALibration x PRESsure ZERO AUTO where x module 1 o
82. n Query questionable data condition enable register Response 16 bit value of enable register Description Controls the bits that pass through the questionable data condition reporting system see status reporting section K0472 Issue No 4 4 106 PACE Series SCPI Manual STAT QUES EVEN Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax STATus QUEStionable EVENt Short form STAT QUES Function Query questionable data condition register Response 16 bit value of questionable data condition register Description Reads contents of questionable data condition register see status reporting section K0472 Issue No 4 4 107 4 Command and Query Summary SYSTem The SYSTem subsystem consists of general purpose commands SYST COMM USB Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax SYStem COMMunicate USB Parameter lt boolean gt 0 mass storage 1 communication Short form SYST COMM USB Function Switches the communication mode between mass storage to communications Query Syntax SYStem COMMunicate USB Short form SYST COMM USB Function Gets the communication mode Response 0 mass storage 1 communication K0472 Issue No 4 4 108 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYST ERR Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SYStem ERRor Shor
83. ncy Fullscale Go to local Head dentification mmediate n limit nput nstrument solation Level LIM LLO LOG LPAS MAV MEAS MSS NEGC OFFS OPC OPER OPT OSB OVER OUTP PAR PASS PERC POIN PRES PRES QUE QUES RANG REF RES RES SAMP SENS SEPT SER SOUR SPE SRE GRO STAR STB STAT SYST TIM UNIT VAL VALV VERS VOL viii Limit Local lock out Logical Low pass filter Message available in output queue Measure Summary bit after SRO egative Calibration Offset Operational condition Operation Option Summary bit from standard operations status register Overshoot Output Parity Password Percent Points Preset Pressure Queue Questionable Range Reference Resolution RESet Sample Sense Set point Serial Source Speed Service request enable Service request Start Status register query State System Time to set point Unit of pressure Value Valve Version Volume K0472 Issue No 4 PACE Series SCPI Manual 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 General The IEEE 488 and RS232 interfaces of the PACE Series provide remote control of the instrument from a suitable computer or controller The SCPI protocol enables any instrument with a SCPI facility to be controlled using the same commands The PACE Series use the full SCPI command set and the defined SCPI syntax The following sections describe and define each instrument command used by the PACE Series The commands for
84. ng An intelligent filter is implemented so that any noise in the system is filtered while step changes pass straight through the filter Example SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT RX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT O The filter is currently off It can be set on and off by TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT on TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT off Or by TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT 1 TX gt SENS PRES FILT LPAS STAT O K0472 Issue No 4 4 65 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES MAX Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe PRESsure MAXimum Short form SENS MAX Function This query reads the maximum pressure Response A reading of the current set maximum pressure in selected pressure units Description Queries the current maximum setting for pressure K0472 Issue No 4 4 66 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES MAX RES Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax SENSe PRESsure MAXimum RESet Parameter Short form SENS MAX RES Function Resets maximum average and minimum pressure readings Query Syntax n a Short form Function Response Description Command resets the maximum average and minimum pressure readings K0472 Issue No 4 4 67 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES MIN Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax
85. nsor number 1 2 8 default 1 Short form INST Function Queries the upper and lower full scale limits of the fitted sensor ranges The index number x is used to index into the list of available ranges x Sensor PACE5000 PACE6000 Sensor PACE1000 1 Module 1 control sensor Internal sensor1 2 Module 1 source pressure ve Internal sensor 2 3 Module 1 source pressure ve Internal sensor 3 4 Module 1 barometric range optional External IDOS 1 5 Module 2 control sensor External IDOS 2 6 Module 2 source pressure ve External IDOS 3 7 Module 2 source pressure ve 8 Module 2 barometric range optional Response A string representing the range a number representing the upper full scale and a number representing the lower full scale K0472 Issue No 4 4 16 PACE Series SCPI Manual Description This query returns a string representing the range a number representing the upper full scale and lower full scale Example for a dual module instrument both modules with the barometric option fitted TX gt INST LIM RX gt INST LIM 7 00barg 7350 0000000 1100 0000000 TX gt INST LIM1 RX gt INST LIM 7 00barg 7350 0000000 1100 0000000 TX gt INST LIM2 RX gt INST LIM2 20 00barg 21000 0000000 1100 0000000 TX gt INST LIM3 RX gt INST LIM3 2 00barg 2100 0000000 1100 0000000 TX gt INST LIM4 RX gt INST LIM4 BAROMETER 1207 5000000 825 0
86. ntly OFF RX gt OUTP LOG2 0 relay2 currently OFF TX gt OUTP LOG3 ON TX gt OUTP LOG3 RX gt OUTP LOG3 1 relay3 ON If the relay is not set to communication through front panel it will not be switchable and an error message will be produced TX gt OUTP LOG1 TX gt SYST ERR RX gt SYST ERR 240 The option board is not configured correctly If the VFC option is not installed an error message will be produced TX gt OUTP2 LOG1 TX gt SYST ERR RX gt SYST ERR 241 Hardware missing i e there is no 2nd VFC board installed in the PACE6000 instrument K0472 Issue No 4 4 33 4 Command and Query Summary OUTP ISOL STAT Applicability PACES5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax OUTPut x ISOLation STATe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt boolean gt 0 OFF turn isolation valve of the module x OFF 1 ON turn isolation valve of the module x ON Short form OUTP ISOL STAT Function Turns isolation valve ON and OFF Default Ouerv Svntax guery syntax x Pd 7 OUTPut x ISOLation STATe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form OUTP ISOL STAT Function Asks for isolation valve ON OFF status Response 0 isolation valve OFF 1 isolation valve ON Description The isolation valve of the module x can be queried and switched on and off K0472 Issue No 4 4 34 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENSe The SENSe sub
87. of programming technical knowledge and documentation to carry out the required work on the PACE Series Associated Documents A beginners Guide To SCPI by Barry Eppler Published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company Inc for Hewlett Packard ISBN 0 201 56350 9 This issue of the manual This manual details the SCPI commands and queries for the PACE1000 PACE5000 and PACE6000 pressure instruments This issue removes erroneous code and clarifies the operation status group 3 3 K0472 Issue No 4 i Table of Contents Preliminary pages OU a dd tai i SAS O a ds i Tel contents HIS talca alta ii LIStEOTIINUSTFOTIONS t vi Gong tele vil Abbreviations ele vil Pressure measurement unife erre crearon vill COdE DETIMIFIONS te EE vil Pressure UN IECONVETSIONS ur dis vill Section page 1 JH ein flep Ter WG 1 1 IL General RR EE 1 1 1 2 Remote ocd Operation E 1 1 2 COMMAND STRUCTURE sisssccccscticcecsesseetscstestecsensdcnssstecseveseocdoesstecseuesesosctessecdsessseusceesseees 2 1 Cale dere el EE 2 1 2 2 Message Te 2 1 23 gt PIONS CIS SS Ate 2 3 El e Be 2 4 3 AERCH Ku WEE 3 1 ENEE ee RIES 3 3 e O A o e O 3 4 BS Operation Status CLOUD ra 3 5 erch EE A O A A re ll aA 3 7 3 50 AAA it 3 10 4 COMMAND and QUERY SUMMARY ccccccsssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssesesessseseesesseseeeseeecerers 4 1 Al COMMANA etruchure a a a E a aE A Na 4 1 CALIDEOUGH e as 4 3 RE A le a DN IN HE 4 3 CAELBRESACO Rar ri ooo race 4 4
88. ommand and Query Summary CAL PRES VAL Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 CALibration x PRESsure VALuely where x module 1 or 2 default 1 y 1 2 or 3 pressure point default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt Short form CAL x VAL y Function Enables calibration value to be entered Defaults CALibration x PRESsure VALuely where x module 1 or 2 default 1 y 1 2 or 3 pressure point default 1 Short form CAL x VAL y Function Queries calibration point y value of module x Response Returns pressure value for VALuely of module x Description Valid only when calibration is enabled This command enables a calibration value to be entered during the calibration process The query gets the calibration value 3 Calibration points lower pressure middle pressure higher pressure WY PR RI lt Example for a 2 bar unit Tx CAL PRES VAL1 Rx CAL PRES VAL1 0 9 Tx CAL PRES VAL2 Rx CAL PRES VAL2 0 Tx CAL PRES VAL3 Rx CAL PRES VAL3 2 0 K0472 Issue No 4 4 6 PACE Series SCPI Manual CAL PRES ZERO VALV Caution Opening the zero valve with high pressure in the system can cause damage to the equipment Reduce the system pressure and make sure the controller is OFF before opening the zero valve Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 CALibration PRESsure ZERO VALVe STATe where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Parameter
89. ot synchronised 1 synchronised Description Query for synchronisation purposes K0472 Issue No 4 4 145 4 Command and Query Summary Intentionally left blank K0472 Issue No 4 4 146 PACE Series SCPI Manual 5 ERRORS Negative error numbers are used for standard SCPI errors Positive error numbers are device specific errors Following the error number a message describes the error An error when detected is held in the error queue When SYST ERR is sent any error in the error queue sets the error bit in the event status register Error numbers Each error detected causes an error number with an error message to be returned as follows Error Error Error message Error message EN GC 102 102 102 Syntax error error 109 Missing parameter 14 114 Header suffix out of range 120 Numeric data error 123 Exponent too large 124 Too many digits 113 Undefined header 104 Data type error 108 Parameter not allowed Command Header Error 111 Header Separator Error 112 Program mnemonic too long 121 Invalid character in number 128 128 Numeric 128 Numeric data not allowed not allowed 130 Suffix error 131 Invalid suffix 4 134 Suffix too long 138 Suffix not allowed 4 140 Character data error 4 1 141
90. plies to both the long and short forms All commands headers without a numeric suffix assume the value 1 e g OUTPut LOGic1 is the same as OUTPut LOGic Queries A query is a program header with an attached question mark character On receiving a query the current settings are loaded in the output buffer A query does not affect the operation or set up of the instrument When the parameter of a command contains enumerated character data both long form and short form are recognised A query causes the return of data in the short form Querying numeric parameters causes the resulting data to be returned in the units selected by the instrument unless specified otherwise K0472 Issue No 4 2 3 2 Command Structure 2 4 SCPI Data Types A variety of data types can be sent to the instrument as parameters or sent out from the instrument as response data Decimal Data All normal decimal expressions are accepted including optional signs decimal point and scientific notation Note This includes floating point data The following are valid 123 45 67 2 6 4 6e 10 76 A suffix multiplier can be added to the numeric value SOUR 100 m would set the programmable output to 0 1 units 100m units The multipliers supported are Mnemonic Multiplier A le 18 G 1e 9 K le 3 M le 3 T 1e 12 If a real value is sent to the instrument when an integer is expected it will be rounded to an integer Integer Data Inte
91. ports the OPERation status register as defined in SCPI protocol STAT OPER COND Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax STATus OPERation CONDition Short form STAT OPER COND Function Query condition register Response Contents of condition register Description Returns the contents of the 16 bit condition register see section on status reporting K0472 Issue No 4 4 97 4 Command and Query Summary STAT OPER ENAB Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 CaAmmand Ciuntrav Command Syntax STATus OPERation ENABle lt integer gt Parameter lt integer gt 16 bit value to set enable bits Short form STAT OPER ENAB lt integer gt Function Controls the status operation enable register Default 0 minimum 0 maximum 32767 Query Syntax STATus OPERation ENABle Short form STAT OPER ENAB Function Query enable register Response 16 bit value of enable register Description Controls the bits that pass through the status reporting system see status reporting section K0472 Issue No 4 4 98 PACE Series SCPI Manual STAT OPER EVEN Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax STATus OPERation EVENt Short form STAT OPER Function Query event register Response 16 bit value of event register Description Reads con
92. r 2 default 1 Short form CAL ZERO AUTO Function Query progress of zero Response 0 Zero complete or not in progress 1 Zero in progress Description This command starts or aborts a zero process The progress of the zero can be monitored by using the query K0472 Issue No 4 4 8 PACE Series SCPI Manual CAL PRES ZERO TIME Applicability PACES5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax y CALibration x PRESsure ZERO TIME where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Parameter Numeric Short form CAL ZEROTIME Function Sets timed zero in hours Default CALibration x PRESsure ZERO TIME where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form CAL ZERO TIME Function Queries timed zero Response Integer number in hours Description This command sets the time between zeroing function The query sends the setting in hours K0472 Issue No 4 4 9 4 Command and Query Summary CAL PRES ZERO TIME STAT Applicability PACE5000 PACE6000 CALibration x PRESsurel ZERO TIME STATe where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Parameter lt lt boolean gt gt Short form CAL ZERO TIME STAT1 Function Sets timed zero on off Default 0 O sets timed zero to OFF 1 sets timed zero to ON CALibration x PRESsure ZERO TIME STATe where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form CAL ZERO TIME STAT Function Queries the status of the timed zero ON or OFF Response CAL ZERO TIME
93. rror queue overflow message is placed into the error queue All subsequent errors are lost until the error queue is cleared K0472 Issue No 4 3 10 PACE Series SCPI Manual 4 COMMAND AND QUERY SUMMARY The following lists of all the SCPI commands and queries that apply to the instrument 4 1 Command Structure Some of the commands in the following summary are enabled at specific times and conditions most can be enabled at any time The command structure divides into subsystems as follows Command sub system CALibration calibration commands DIAGnostic instrument generated condition data INPut switch input of the control module INSTrument instrument specific commands OUTPut controls the output pressure and logical outputs SENSEe directs the instrument to measure selected parameters SOURce the commands that control the pressure outputs STATus instrument state SYSTem errors and SCPI version UNIT sets the units for the instrument Common SCPI commands three letter commands prefixed by Instrument control commands three letter commands prefixed by K0472 Issue No 4 4 1 4 Command and Query Summary This section describes each command in detail including parameters passed to it and response data returned The general short form command is shown at the top of each page The following information is then given Applicability A list of instruments that accepts and responds to t
94. s the module number default 1 Parameter Enumerated measure or control and a decimal number of set point Short form SYST SET Function This command only effective at switch on condition and can set the controller on with a set point SYSTem SET x where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SYST SET Function Queries current system setting Response Returns current settings in either measure or control with current set point value Description Example TX gt SYST SET RX gt SYST SET MEAS 0 0 At the current system set when the instrument is switched on the controller will be in measurement mode and the set point will be zero This command can set the instrument to control mode immediately after switch on with a set point to 100 mbar by sending TX gt SYST SET CONT 100 0 TX gt SYST SET RX gt SYST SET CONT 100 0000000 Note The controller will not change mode without a switch on off process During normal operations use the following command example TX gt SOUR 2000 TX gt OUTP 1 This switches on the controller immediately with a set point of 2000 mbar K0472 Issue No 4 4 112 PACE Series SCPI Manual SYST TIME Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SYSTem TIME Parameter Integer in time format Short form SYST TIME Function Sets the time Query Syntax SYSTem TIME Short form SYST TIME Function Returns current tim
95. span Description Sets the percentage span NONE FS SPAN Queries the current percentage span setting K0472 Issue No 4 4 71 4 Command and Query Summary SENS PRES PERC STAT Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe PRESsure PERCent STATe Short form SENS PERC STAT Function This query reads the percentage state Response NONE FS SPAN Description Queries the current percentage state instrument returns NONE or FS or SPAN K0472 Issue No 4 4 72 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS SPE Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe SPEed Short form SENS SPE Function This query reads the aeronautical sensors Response A decimal reading in currently selected airspeed units Description Queries the airspeed reading Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it records an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 73 4 Command and Query Summary SENS SPE INL Applicability PACE6000 SENSel x SPEed INLimits lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt airspeed in limits value as full scale Short form SENS SPE INL lt number gt Function The instrument has a airspeed in limits indicator This can generate a service request when the airspeed value is within limits for a set time period
96. sue No 4 4 31 4 Command and Query Summary OUTP LOG Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Note The VFC option must be fitted OUTP x LOGicly where x module 1 or 2 default 1 and y 1 2 or 3 represents the relay number default 1 Parameter lt boolean gt OFF turn relay y OFF ON turn relay y ON y 1 2or3 Short form OUTP LOG Function Turns relay ON and OFF Default Relay 1 of module 1 d OVIILQA where x module 1or2 default 1 and y 1 2 or 3 represents the relay number default 1 OUTP x LOGicly Short form OUTP LOG Function Asks for relay ON OFF status Response O relay OFF 1 relay ON Description With the volt free contact option installed and each relay set to communication through the front panel control The three relays can be queried and switched on and off Omitting x or y the default of 1 is used These commands return an error message The option board is not configured correctly if the volt free contact option is installed but the relay not set to communication K0472 Issue No 4 4 32 PACE Series SCPI Manual Example i y TX gt OUTP LOG2 PE relay Lovee dis currently GRF RX gt OUTP LOG2 1 relay2 of VFC 1 is currently ON TX gt OUTP LOG2 ON TX gt OUTP LOG2 eee ree 1 relay2 of VFC 1 is now turned RX gt OUTP LOG 1 relay1 ON TX gt OUTP LOG3 TX gt OUTP LOG2 RX gt OUTP LOG3 0 relay3 curre
97. system selects configures and queries the measurement functions of the instrument SENS ALT Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe ALTitude Short form SENS ALT Function This query reads the aeronautical sensor Response A decimal altitude reading in the current aeronautical units Description Queries the altitude reading for the aeronautical sensor in the selected aeronautical units Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 35 4 Command and Query Summary SENS ALT INL Applicability PACE6000 imand Syntax SENSe x ALTitude INLimits lt number gt where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt decimal gt in limits value as full scale Short form SENS INL lt number gt Function The instrument has an in limits indicator This can generate a service request when the pressure is within limits for a set time period Default 0 01 full scale minimum 0 full scale maximum 100 full scale SENSe x ALTitude INLimits where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS INL Function Query in limits value Response Decimal representing in limits value as full scale Description Sets the in limits value Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0
98. t form SYST ERR Function Gets next error from the error queue Response The follow list of errors are available 102 Syntax error 104 Data type error 108 Parameter not allowed 109 Missing parameter 110 Command Header Error 111 Header Separator Error 112 Program mnemonic too long 113 Undefined header 114 Header suffix out of range 120 Numeric data error 121 Invalid character in number 123 Exponent too large 124 Too many digits 128 Numeric data not allowed 130 Suffix error 131 Invalid suffix 134 Suffix too long 138 Suffix not allowed 140 Character data error 141 Invalid character data 144 Character data too long 148 Character data not allowed 150 String data error 151 Invalid string data K0472 Issue No 4 4 109 4 Command and Query Summary 158 String data not allowed 200 Execution error 201 Invalid while in local 202 Settings lost due to rtl 203 Command protected 220 Parameter error 222 Data out of range 223 Too much data 224 Illegal parameter value 240 Hardware error 241 Hardware missing 310 System error 350 Queue overflow 400 Query error 201 Query only 202 No query allowed 203 Parameter s not
99. t is zero Offset can be changed to 100 mbar by sending instrument must be in mbar TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS 100 Send query again to confirm offset has changed TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS RX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS 100 0000000 Note The offset depends on the units of measurement used by the instrument If changed from mbar to bar the same query will be returned TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS RX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS 0 1000000 K0472 Issue No 4 4 60 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS PRES CORR OFFS STAT Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 SENSe x PRESsure CORRection OFFSet STATe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Parameter lt boolean gt 0 disables offset 1 enables offset Short form SENS OFFS STAT Function Enables and disables the offset function SENSe x PRESsure CORRection HEAD OFFSet STATe where x 1 or 2 is the module number default 1 Short form SENS OFFS STAT Function Asks if offset function is on or off Response 1 on 0 off Description This command enables and disables the offset function The query gets the state of the offset or tare on or off Example SENS PRES CORR OFFS STATe TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS STATe RX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS STAT O The offset correction disabled Offset can be enabled and disabled by sending TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS STATe on TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS STATe off Or by TX gt SENS PRES CORR OFFS
100. t occurring generates an SRQ the Status Byte should be queried to find the source of the event K0472 Issue No 4 3 9 3 Status System If bit 2 of the Status Byte Register is set the error queue can be read by the query SYST ERR Keep issuing this query until there are no more errors in the error queue At this point bit 2 of the Status Byte Register clears If bit 7 of the Status Byte Register is set the Pressure Operations event register can be read by the query STAT OPER PRES returning the bits of events that have occurred Reading this register clears it and the associated status bit bit 7 At any time the instantaneous status of the pressure system can be read by the query STAT OPER PRES COND 3 5 Instrument Errors Any instrument error that occurs either programming errors or execution errors is stored in an error queue which is separate from the main output queue The errors can be read by issuing the following command query SYST ERR The error queue can hold up to five errors Each time the error queue is queried the instrument responds with the next stored error in the queue The response consists of an error number followed by a string describing the error When the error queue is empty the instrument responds with SYST ERR O No error Querying the error queue clears the storage location in the error buffer If more than five errors occur before being queried the Queue overflow E
101. tents of event register see status reporting section K0472 Issue No 4 4 99 4 Command and Query Summary STAT OPER PRES COND Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax STATus PRESsure OPERation CONDition Short form STAT OPER PRES COND Function Reads the contents of the pressure condition register Response Contents of pressure condition register Description Returns the contents of the 16 bit pressure condition register see section on status reporting K0472 Issue No 4 4 100 PACE Series SCPI Manual STAT OPER PRES ENAB Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 STATus OPERation PRESsure ENABle lt integer gt Parameter lt integer gt 16 bit value to set pressure enable bits Short form STAT OPER PRES ENAB lt integer gt Function Controls the pressure status operation enable register Default 0 minimum 0 maximum 32767 QUe sSVNTAX WUCTY AN P STATus OPERation PRESsure ENABIe Short form STAT OPER PRES ENAB Function Query enable register Response 16 bit value of pressure enable register Description Controls the bits that pass through the status reporting system see status reporting section K0472 Issue No 4 4 101 4 Command and Query Summary STAT OPER PRES EVEN Applicability PACE5000 n a Parameter Short form Function Over Cuintay Query syntax STATus OPERation
102. the aeronautical option and the sensor calibration module option are described and defined in separate sections Each section contains a quick reference structure of the relevant commands logic INPut CALibrate SYSTem sub system sub system sub system Pressure in SENSe UNITs STATus mg sub system sub system sub system Pressure out OUTPut SOURce INSTrument indie sub system sub system sub system Figure 1 1 System Model System Model SCPI starts with a high level block diagram of the measurement functions of the instrument Each functional block is broken down into smaller block diagrams SCPI contains a hierarchy of commands called a subsystem that maps directly to the hierarchy of the block diagram 1 2 Remote Local Operation Most commands received over the SCPI interface automatically puts the PACE Series into remote control mode and disables the front panel touch screen Sending the LOC command returns the PACE Series to local control mode and enables the front panel touch screen K0472 Issue No 4 1 1 1 Description intentionally left blank K0472 Issue No 4 1 2 PACE Series SCPI Manual 2 2 1 2 2 COMMAND STRUCTURE This section describes the structure of the commands and data sent and received by a PACE Series Controller Calibrator Notation All SCPI commands are based on a hierarchical tree structure consisting of key words and parameters Associated commands are grouped together under a common node in the hiera
103. ual SENS ALT SLEW Applicability PACE1000 PACE6000 Command Syntax SENSE ALTitude SLEW Parameter lt string gt Short form SENS ALT SLEW Function Sets the rate set point for altitude slew Default gt Query Syntax SENSe ALTitude SLEW Short form SENS ALT SLEW Function Queries the rate set point for altitude slew Response Decimal number representing the rate set point for altitude slew rate of climb or vertical speed in current units Description This command sets the rate set point for altitude slew The query gets the rate set point for altitude rate of climb or vertical speed per second or minute Note If the instrument is not in aero mode it returns an error 221 Settings conflict K0472 Issue No 4 4 39 4 Command and Query Summary SENS AIRF QFE Applicability PACE1000 Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Query Syntax SENSe AIRField QFE Short form SENS AIRF QFE Function This query reads the QFE value when the instrument is in airfield mode Response A decimal reading in selected units of pressure Description Queries the QFE reading returns the QFE reading in selected units of pressure when the instrument is in airfield mode Note QFE is the mean sea level pressure corrected for temperature and adjusted for a specific site i e a datum such as an airfield K0472 Issue No 4 4 40 PACE Series SCPI Manual SENS AIRF QFF Applicab
104. ule and the pressure at time of switching operations Example INP LOG INP LOG O 0 8321209 Current logic OFF pressure was 0 8321209 in current pressure units when the module was switched to OFF condition K0472 Issue No 4 4 12 PACE Series SCPI Manual INP LOG STAT Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 Note Only applies to the PACE1000 when the VFC option is fitted Command Syntax n a Parameter Short form Function Default Query Syntax INPut x LOGic STATe where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form INP LOG STAT Function Asks for state of switch input Response 0 0FF 1 0N Description This query returns the state of the switch input K0472 Issue No 4 4 13 4 Command and Query Summary INSTrument The INSTrument subsystem gets information about the configuration of the instrument INST CAT ALL Applicability PACE1000 PACE5000 PACE6000 n a Parameter Short form Function INSTrument CATalog x ALL where x module 1 or 2 default 1 Short form INST CAT Function Query all ranges fitted Response A list of comma separated strings of ranges fitted Description This query returns all the ranges fitted to the instrument The reply is a comma separated list of strings representing each range Example for a dual module instrument with a 7 00 barg module and a 3 50barg module both have a barometric option fitted TX gt INST CAT

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