SYSTem:CDEScription:RMODule?
Syntax
SYSTem:CDEScription:RMODule? (@<rem_ch>) [,<dist_board>]
Description
This command returns a string containing a description of the specified 34945EXT remote module connected to the 34945A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver. By specifying the optional <dist_board> parameter, you can query the description of one of four Distribution Boards connected to the specified 34945EXT remote module.
Used With:
34945A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver
Parameters
|
Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
|
<rem_ch> |
Numeric |
One 34945EXT remote module identifier in the form (@sr00). |
This is a required parameter |
|
<dist_board> |
Discrete |
{DISTribution1-DISTribution4} The numbering of each Distribution Board corresponds to the bank position in which it is installed on the 34945EXT remote module (banks are numbered 1 through 4). |
If omitted, the identity of the specified 34945EXT remote module is returned. |
Return Format
If you omit the <dist_board> parameter, the command returns a string containing a description of the specified 34945EXT remote module (the string is enclosed in double quotes). To read the string into your computer, be sure to dimension a string variable with at least 60 characters.
Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver Extender
If you specify the <dist_board> parameter, the command returns a string containing a description of the specified Distribution Board (the string is enclosed in double quotes). To read the string into your computer, be sure to dimension a string variable with at least 60 characters. The table below shows the strings returned by the available Distribution Boards.
|
Distribution Board |
String Returned |
|
Y1150A |
Distribution Board for N181x Switches |
|
Y1151A |
Distribution Board for 87104x/106x or 87406B Switches |
|
Y1152A |
Distribution Board for 87204x/206x/606B and N181x Switches |
|
Y1153A |
Distribution Board for 84904/5/8x and 8494/5/6 Attenuators |
|
Y1154A |
Distribution Board for 87222 and N181x Switches |
|
Y1155A |
Distribution Board for - Screw Terminals |
|
None |
Unrecognized/Missing distribution board |
If a 34945EXT module is present but is not properly powered, the command responds with a "34945EXT unpowered" string. An error is also generated and reported to all I/O sessions.
If a 34945EXT module is present but a firmware incompatibility exists or a self-test error has occurred, the command responds with a "34945EXT boot error" string. An error is also generated and reported to all I/O sessions.
Examples
The following command returns the description of 34945EXT remote module #2 connected to slot 3 (the quotes are also returned).
SYST:CDES:RMOD? (@3200)
Typical Response: "Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver Extender"
The following command returns the description of Distribution Board #4 on 34945EXT remote module #2 connected to slot 3 (the quotes are also returned).
SYST:CDES:RMOD? (@3200),DIST4
Typical Response: "Distribution Board for N181x Switches"