FORMat:READing:TIME:TYPE
Syntax
FORMat:READing:TIME:TYPE <format>
FORMat:READing:TIME:TYPE?
Description
This command selects the time format for storing scanned data in memory. You can select absolute time (time of day with date) or relative time (time in seconds since start of scan). This command operates in conjunction with the FORMat:READing:TIME command (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 |
|
<format> |
Discrete |
RELative |
Remarks
The reading format applies to all readings being retrieved from the instrument; you cannot set the format on a per-channel basis.
In terms of reading stored data from memory, the relative format is considerably faster than the absolute format (more information is stored).
The absolute format is based on the instrument's real-time clock as set by the SYSTem:DATE and SYSTem:TIME commands.
The time format 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 "ABS" or "REL".
Examples
The following command enables the absolute time format (readings are stored with time of day and date information).
FORM:READ:TIME:TYPE ABS FORM:READ:TIME ON
The following query returns the time format setting.
FORM:READ:TIME:TYPE?
Typical Response: ABS