SYSTem:DELay[:IMMediate]
Syntax
SYSTem:DELay[:IMMediate] <time>
Description
This command inserts a programmatic delay, during which all other operations are suspended. This command is intended for sequence operations, but can be used whenever a programmatic delay is needed.
Parameters
|
Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
|
<time> |
Numeric |
0 to 100 seconds, with 1 ms resolution. |
This is a required parameter |
Remarks
To abort a delay operation, use the ABORt command or a Device Clear.
Example
The following command defines a sequence named "MYSEQ_1", which closes several channels on the module in slot 1, waits 100 ms for the relays to settle, and then opens a single channel on the module in slot 2.
ROUT:SEQ:DEF MYSEQ_1,"ROUT:CLOS (@1001:1009); :SYSTem:DEL 100E-3 ;:ROUT:OPEN (@2001)"