FORMat:READing:ALARm
Syntax
FORMat:READing:ALARm <mode>
FORMat:READing:ALARm?
Description
This command disables or enables the inclusion of alarm information with data retrieved by the READ? command, the FETCh? command, or other queries of scan results. This command operates in conjunction with the other FORMat:READing commands (they are not mutually exclusive). See Format Subsystem Introduction for examples of fully-formatted results from a scan.
Used With:
34921A through 34925A Multiplexer Modules
34950A Digital I/O Module (digital input and counter channels only)
34952A Multifunction Module (digital input and totalizer channels only)
Parameters
|
Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
|
<mode> |
Boolean |
{OFF|0|ON|1} |
OFF (alarm data not included) |
Remarks
The reading format applies to all readings being retrieved from the instrument; you cannot set the format on a per-channel basis.
The CONFigure and MEASure? commands automatically disable the alarm setting.
The alarm setting is stored in volatile memory and will be disabled (OFF) when power is turned off or after a Factory Reset (*RST command).
Return Format
The query command returns "0" (OFF) or "1" (ON).
Examples
The following command enables the inclusion of alarm information.
FORM:READ:ALAR ON
The following query returns the alarm setting.
FORM:READ:ALAR?
Typical Response: 1