FORMat:BORDer

Syntax | Description | Parameters | Remarks | Return Format | Examples

Syntax

FORMat:BORDer {NORMal|SWAPped}

FORMat:BORDer?

Description

Used for binary block transfers only. This command selects the byte order for binary block transfers using the TRACe[:DATA] and TRACe[:DATA]:DAC commands on the 34951A Isolated DAC Module and the TRACe[:DATA]:DIGital[:<width>] command on the 34950A Digital I/O Module. Note that this command applies globally and cannot be applied on a channel-by-channel basis.

Remarks

• In the NORMal byte order (default), the most-significant byte (MSB) of each data point is assumed first.

• In the SWAPped byte order, the least-significant byte (LSB) of each data point is assumed first. Most computers use the "swapped" byte order.

• The byte order setting is stored volatile memory and will be reset to NORMal when power is turned off or after a Factory Reset (*RST command).

Return Format

The query command returns "NORM" or "SWAP".

Examples

The following command enables the "swapped" byte order mode.

FORM:BORD SWAP

The following query returns the current byte order setting.

FORM:BORD?

Typical Response:  SWAP

See Also

[SENSe:]DIGital:MEMory[:DATA]?

[SENSe:]DIGital:MEMory[:DATA]:ALL?

TRACe[:DATA]

TRACe[:DATA]:DAC

TRACe[:DATA]:DIGital[:<width>]