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Certification and Quality Assurance

IT8500+ series electronic load completely reaches nominal technical indicators
in the manual.

Warranty Service
ITECH Company will provide one-year warranty services for the product
materials and manufacturing (excluding the following limitations).
 When warranty service or repair is needed, please send the product to the
service unit specified by ITECH Company.
 When the product is sent to ITECH Company for warranty service, the
customer must pay the one-way freight to the maintenance department of
ITECH, and ITECH will be responsible for return freight.
 If the product is sent to ITECH for warranty service from other countries,
the customer will be responsible for all the freight, duties and other taxes.

Limitation of Warranty
Warranty service does not apply to the damage caused in the following
circumstances:
 Damage resulting from customer-wired circuits or customer-supplied parts
or accessories;
 Product which has been modified or repaired by the customer;
 Damage caused by the circuit installed by the customer or damage caused
by operation of the product in non-specified environment;
 The product model or serial number is altered, deleted, removed or made
illegible by customer;
 Damage caused by accidents, including but not limited to lightning, water,
fire, abuse or negligence.

Safety Signs
DC power ON (with the power
switched on)

AC power OFF (with the power

supply switched off)

Both DC and AC power supply Power supply

switching-on status

Protective grounding terminal Power supply

switching-off status

Grounding terminal Reference terminal

Danger sign Positive terminal

Warning sign (refer to specific Negative terminal

“Warning” or “Caution”
information in the manual)

Ground wire connection end - -

sign

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Safety Precautions
General safety precautions below must be followed in each phase of instrument
operation. In case of failure to follow these precautions or specific warnings in
other parts of the manual, violation against the safety standards related to the
design, manufacture and purpose of the instrument will occur. If the user does
not follow these precautions, ITECH will bear no responsibility arising there
from.

 Series IT8500+ electronic load supports 110V/220VAC input and need to

switch the input voltage before operation.
 Do not use the instrument if it is damaged. Before operation, check the
casing to see whether it cracks. Do not operate the instrument in the
presence of inflammable gasses, vapors or dusts.
 The electronic load is provided with a three-core power line during delivery
and should be connected to a three-core junction box. Before operation, be
sure that the instrument is well grounded.
 Make sure to use the power cord supplied by ITECH.
 Check all marks on the instrument before connecting the instrument to
power supply.
 Use electric wires of appropriate load. All loading wires should be capable
of bearing maximum short-circuit current of electronic load without
overheating. If there are multiple electronic loads, each pair of the power
cord must be capable of bearing the full-loaded rated short-circuit output
current
 Ensure the voltage fluctuation of mains supply is less than 10% of the
working voltage range in order to reduce risks of fire and electric shock.
 Do not install alternative parts on the instrument or perform any
unauthorized modification.
 Do not use the instrument if the detachable cover is removed or loosen.
 To prevent the possibility of accidental injuries, be sure to use the power
adapter supplied by the manufacturer only.
 We do not accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage
or loss of profit that might occur when using the instrument.
 This instrument is used for industrial purposes, do not apply this product to
IT power supply system.
 Never use the instrument with a life-support system or any other equipment
subject to safety requirements.

 Failure to use the instrument as directed by the manufacturer may render

its protective features void.
 Always clean the casing with a dry cloth. Do not clean the internals.
 Make sure the vent hole is always unblocked.

Environmental Conditions
The IT8500+ series electronic load can only be used indoors or in low
condensation areas. The following table shows general environmental
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requirements for this instrument.

Environmental conditions Requirement
Operating temperature 0°C - 40°C
Operating humidity 20% - 80% (non condensing)
Storage temperature -20°C - 70 °C
Altitude ≤2,000m
Pollution Grade 2 pollution
Installation category II
Note
In order to ensure the accuracy of measurement, it is recommended to operate the
instrument half an hour after start-up.

Regulation Tag
The CE tag shows that the product
complies with the provisions of all relevant
European laws (if the year is shown, it
indicates that the year when the design is
approved).
This instrument complies with the WEEE
directive (2002/96/EC) tag requirements.
This attached product tag shows that the
electrical/electronic product cannot be
discarded in household waste.

This symbol indicates that no danger will

happen or toxic substances will not leak or
cause damage in normal use within the
specified period. The service life of the product
is 10 years. The product can be used safely
within the environmental protection period;
otherwise, the product should be put into the
recycling system.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Directive
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
directive, 2002/96/EC
The product complies with tag requirements of the
WEEE directive (2002/96/EC). This tag indicates that the
electronic equipment cannot be disposed of as ordinary
household waste.
Product Category
According to the equipment classification in Annex I of
the WEEE directive, this instrument belongs to the
“Monitoring” product.
If you want to return the unnecessary instrument,
please contact the nearest sales office of ITECH.

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Compliance Information
Complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European
Directives, and carries the CE marking accordingly:
 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
 Low-Voltage Directive (Safety) 2014/35/EU

Conforms with the following product standards:

EMC Standard
IEC 61326-1:2012/ EN 61326-1:2013 ¹²³
Reference Standards
CISPR 11:2009+A1:2010/ EN 55011:2009+A1:2010 (Group 1, Class A)
IEC 61000-4-2:2008/ EN 61000-4-2:2009
IEC 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2007+A2:2010/ EN 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2008+A2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010/ EN 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010
IEC 61000-4-5:2005/ EN 61000-4-5:2006
IEC 61000-4-6:2008/ EN 61000-4-6:2009
IEC 61000-4-11:2004/ EN 61000-4-11:2004

1. The product is intended for use in non-residential/non-domestic environments. Use of the

product in residential/domestic environments may cause electromagnetic interference.
2. Connection of the instrument to a test object may produce radiations beyond the specified
limit.
3. Use high-performance shielded interface cable to ensure conformity with the EMC standards
listed above.

Safety Standard
IEC 61010-1:2010/ EN 61010-1:2010

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Contents
Certification and Quality Assurance........................................................................................................................... i
Warranty Service ........................................................................................................................................................ i
Limitation of Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... i
Safety Signs ................................................................................................................................................................ i
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................... ii
Environmental Conditions ......................................................................................................................................... ii
Regulation Tag ......................................................................................................................................................... iii
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ............................................................................... iii
Compliance Information ........................................................................................................................................... iv
CHAPTER1 REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 SCPI Command Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Command Type of SCPI ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Message Type of SCPI ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.5 Response Data Type ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.6 Command Format ................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.7 Data Type ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.8 Remote Interface Communication ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.8.1 Communication Modules Introduction ........................................................................................................8
1.8.2 Communication with PC ............................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER2 SCPI STATUS REGISTER ..........................................................................................................13
CHAPTER3 ESSENTIAL COMMANDS .........................................................................................................15
SYSTem:ERRor? .................................................................................................................................................... 15
SYSTem:VERSion? ................................................................................................................................................ 15
SYSTem:SENSe[:STATe] <bool> .......................................................................................................................... 15
SYSTem:SENSe[:STATe]? .................................................................................................................................... 16
SYSTem:LOCal ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
SYSTem:REMote .................................................................................................................................................... 16
SYSTem:RWLock................................................................................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER4 STATUS COMMANDS ................................................................................................................18
STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? .......................................................................................................................... 18
STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? ...................................................................................................................... 18
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <NRf+> .............................................................................................................. 18
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?........................................................................................................................... 19
STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? ............................................................................................................................... 19
STATus:OPERation:CONDition? ........................................................................................................................... 20
STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NRf+> ................................................................................................................... 20
STATus:OPERation:ENABle?................................................................................................................................ 21
CHAPTER5 INPUT SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................22
[SOURce:]INPut <bool> ......................................................................................................................................... 22
[SOURce:]INPut? .................................................................................................................................................... 22
[SOURce:]INPut:SHORt <bool> ............................................................................................................................ 22
[SOURce:]INPut:SHORt? ....................................................................................................................................... 23
[SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe <NRf+>................................................................................................................... 23
[SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe? ............................................................................................................................... 24
[SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe <NRf+> .................................................................................................................. 24
[SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe? ............................................................................................................................... 25
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW[:BOTH] <NRf+> ...................................................................................................... 25
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW[:BOTH]? ................................................................................................................... 26
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:RISE <NRf+> ........................................................................................................... 26
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:RISE? ........................................................................................................................ 26
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALL <NRf+> .......................................................................................................... 27
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALL?....................................................................................................................... 27
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel] <NRf+> ............................................................................................. 28
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel]? .......................................................................................................... 28
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:LEVel] <NRf+> ................................................................................................. 29
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:LEVel]? .............................................................................................................. 29
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[SOURce:]VOLTage:[LEVel:]ON <NRf+> ........................................................................................................... 29

[SOURce:]Voltage:[LEVel:]ON? ........................................................................................................................... 30
[SOURce:]Voltage:[LEVel:]OFF <NRf+> ............................................................................................................. 30
[SOURce:]Voltage:[LEVel:]OFF? .......................................................................................................................... 31
[SOURce:]FUNCtion <function> ........................................................................................................................... 31
[SOURce:]MODE <function>................................................................................................................................. 31
[SOURce:]FUNCtion? ............................................................................................................................................ 32
[SOURce:]MODE? ................................................................................................................................................. 32
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+> ...................................................................... 32
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? ................................................................................... 33
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+> ...................................................................... 33
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? .................................................................................. 34
[SOURce:]POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+> .......................................................................... 34
[SOURce:]POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? ....................................................................................... 35
[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+> ................................................................... 35
[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? ................................................................................ 36
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH[:LEVel] <NRf+> ....................................................................................................... 36
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH[:LEVel]? ................................................................................................................... 36
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl <NRf+> ....................................................................................................... 37
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl? .................................................................................................................... 37
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW[:LEVel] <NRf+> ........................................................................................................ 38
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW[:LEVel]? .................................................................................................................... 38
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW:DWELl <NRf+> ........................................................................................................ 39
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW:DWELl? ..................................................................................................................... 39
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW <NRf+> .................................................................................................................... 40
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW? ................................................................................................................................. 40
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:RISE <NRf+> .......................................................................................................... 40
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:RISE? ....................................................................................................................... 41
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:FALL <NRf+> ......................................................................................................... 41
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:FALL? ...................................................................................................................... 42
[SOURce:]DYNamic:MODE <mode>.................................................................................................................... 42
[SOURce:]DYNamic:MODE? ................................................................................................................................ 43
CHAPTER6 MEASURE COMMANDS ............................................................................................................44
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage[:DC]?.................................................................................................................... 44
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:MAXimum? ......................................................................................................... 44
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:MINimum? ........................................................................................................... 44
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:PTPeak? ............................................................................................................... 45
MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? .................................................................................................................... 45
MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:MAXimum? .......................................................................................................... 45
MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:MINimum? ........................................................................................................... 46
MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:PTPeak? ................................................................................................................ 46
MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]? ........................................................................................................................ 46
MEASure[:SCALar]:RESistance[:DC]? ................................................................................................................. 47
MEASure:CAPacity? .............................................................................................................................................. 47
CHAPTER7 OCP TESTING COMMANDS .....................................................................................................48
OCP[:STATe] <bool> ............................................................................................................................................. 48
OCP[:STATe]? ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
OCP:ISTart <NRf+> ............................................................................................................................................... 48
OCP:ISTart? ............................................................................................................................................................ 49
OCP:IEND <NRf+> ................................................................................................................................................ 49
OCP:IEND? ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
OCP:STEP ............................................................................................................................................................... 50
OCP:STEP? ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
OCP:DWELl <NRf+> ............................................................................................................................................. 50
OCP:DWEL? ........................................................................................................................................................... 51
OCP:VTRig <NRf+> .............................................................................................................................................. 51
OCP:VTRig? ........................................................................................................................................................... 52
OCP:RESult[:OCP]? ............................................................................................................................................... 52
OCP:RESult:PMAX? .............................................................................................................................................. 52
CHAPTER8 PEAK TESTING COMMANDS ..................................................................................................54

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PEAK[:STATe] <bool> .......................................................................................................................................... 54

PEAK CLEar ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
PEAK:VOLTage:MAXimum? ................................................................................................................................ 54
PEAK:VOLTage:MINimum? ................................................................................................................................. 54
PEAK:CURRent:MAXimum? ................................................................................................................................ 55
PEAK: CURRent:MINimum? ................................................................................................................................. 55
CHAPTER9 VOLTAGE RISE/FALL TIME TEST ........................................................................................56
TIME:VOLTage:LOW <Voltage> ...................................................................................................................... 56
TIME:VOLTage:LOW?........................................................................................................................................ 56
TIME:VOLTage:HIGH <Voltage> ..................................................................................................................... 56
TIME:VOLTage:HIGH? ....................................................................................................................................... 57
TIME:VOLTage:UP? ........................................................................................................................................... 57
TIME:VOLTage:DOWN? .................................................................................................................................... 57
CHAPTER10 CR-LED COMMANDS ................................................................................................................58
LED:VOLTage ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
LED:RESistance .................................................................................................................................................. 58
CHAPTER11 IEEE488 COMMANDS ................................................................................................................59
*CLS - Clear Status ................................................................................................................................................. 59
*ESE <NRf> - Event Enable ................................................................................................................................... 59
*ESE? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 60
*ESR? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 60
*IDN? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 60
*OPC ....................................................................................................................................................................... 61
*OPC? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 62
*PSC ........................................................................................................................................................................ 62
*PSC? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 62
*RCL ....................................................................................................................................................................... 63
*RST ....................................................................................................................................................................... 63
*SAV ....................................................................................................................................................................... 63
*SRE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 64
*SRE? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64
*STB? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 65
*TST? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 65
*TRG ....................................................................................................................................................................... 65
CHAPTER12 ERROR MESSAGES ....................................................................................................................67

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Chapter1 Remote Control

1.1 Overview
This chapter will provide following remote configuration introductions:
 SCPI Command Introduction
 Command type
 Command format
 Data format
 Remote Operation

1.2 SCPI Command Introduction

SCPI is short for Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments which
defines a communication method of bus controller and instrument. It is based
on ASCII and supply for testing and measuring instruments. SCPI command is
based on hierarchical architecture which also known as tree system. In this
system, Relevant Command is returned to a common node or root, so that a
subsystem is formed.
A part of OUTPut subsystem is listed below:
OUTPut:
SYNC {OFF|0|ON|1}
SYNC:
MODE {NORMal|CARRier}
POLarity {NORMal|INVerted}
OUTPut is the root class keyword, SYNC is the second keyword, MODE and
POLarity are the third keyword. Colon(:) is used for separating the command
keyword and the next level keyword.

1.3 Command Type of SCPI

SCPI has two types of commands, common and subsystem.
 Common commands generally are not related to specific operation but to
controlling overall electronic load functions, such as reset, status, and
synchronization. All commoncommands consist of a three-letter mnemonic
preceded by an asterisk: *RST *IDN? *SRE 8.
 Subsystem commands perform specific electronic load functions. They are
organized into an inverted tree structure with the "root" at the top. The
following figure shows a portion of a subsyste command tree, from which
you access the commands located along the various paths.

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Multiple commands in a message

Multiple SCPI commands can be combined and sent as a single
message with one message terminator. There are two important
considerations when sending several commands within a single
message:
 Use a semicolon to separate commands within a message.
 Head paths influence how the instrument interprets commands.
We consider the head path as a string which will be inserted in front of
every command of a message. As for the first command of a message,
the head path is a null string; for each subsequent command, the head
path is a string which is defined to form the current command until and
including the head of the last colon separator. A message with two
combined commands: CURR:LEV 3;PROT:STAT OFF
The example indicates the effect of semicolon and explains the concept
of head path. Since the head path is defined to be "CURR" after "curr: lev
3", the head of the second command, "curr", is deleted and the
instrument explains the second command as: CURR:PROT:STAT OFF
If "curr" is explicitly included in the second command, it is semantically
wrong. Since combining it with the head path will become
"CURR:CURR:PROT:STAT OFF", resulting in wrong command.

Movement in the subsystem

In order to combine commands from different subsystems, you need to
be able to reset the header path to a null string within a message. You do
this by beginning the command with a colon (:), which discards any
previous header path. For example, you could clear the output protection
and check the status of the Operation Condition register in one message
by using a root specifier as follows:
PROTection:CLEAr;:STATus:OPERation:CONDition?
The following message shows how to combine commands from different
subsystems as well as within the same subsystem:
POWer:LEVel 200;PROTection 28; :CURRent:LEVel 3;PROTection:STATe ON
Note the use of the optional header LEVel to maintain the correct path
within the voltage and current subsystems, and the use of the root
specifier to move between subsystems.

Including Common Commands

You can combine common commands with subsystem commands in the
same message. Treat the common command as a message unit by
separating it with a semicolon (the message unit separator). Common
commands do not affect the header path; you may insert them anywhere
in the message.
VOLTage:TRIGgered 17.5;:INITialize;*TRG
OUTPut OFF;*RCL 2;OUTPut ONIT872X-3X SCPI Communication protocol 17

Case sensitivity
Common commands and SCPI commands are not case sensitive. You
can use upper or lower, for example:
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*RST = *rst
:DATA? = :data?
:SYSTem:PRESet = :system:preset

Long-form and short-form versions

A SCPI command word can be sent in its long-form or short-form version.
However, the short-form version is indicated by upper case characters.
Examples:
:SYSTem:PRESet long-form
:SYST:PRES short form
:SYSTem:PRES long-form and short-form combination
Note that each command word must be in long-form or short-form, and
not something in between.
For example, :SYSTe:PRESe is illegal and will generate an error. The
command will not be executed.

Query
Observe the following precautions with queries:
 Set up the proper number of variables for the returned data. For example, if
you are reading back a measurement array, you must dimension the array
according to the number of measurements that you have placed in the
measurement buffer.
 Read back all the results of a query before sending another command to
the electronic load. Otherwise a Query Interrupted error will occur and the
unreturned data will be lost.

1.4 Message Type of SCPI

There are two types of SCPI messages, program and response.
 program message: A program message consists of one or more properly
formatted SCPI commands sent from the controller to the electronic load.
The message, which may be sent at any time, requests the electronic load
to perform some action.
 response message: A response message consists of data in a specific
SCPI format sent from the electronic load to the controller. The electronic
load sends the message only when commanded by a program message
called a "query."
The next figure illustrates SCPI message structure:

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The Message Unit

The simplest SCPI command is a single message unit consisting of a command
header (or keyword) followed by a message terminator. The message unit may
include a parameter after the header. The parameter can be numeric or a
string.
VOLTage 20<NL>

Headers
Headers, also referred to as keywords, are instructions recognized by the
electronic load. Headers may be either in the long form or the short form. In the
long form, the header is completely spelled out, such as VOLTAGE, STATUS,
and DELAY. In the short form, the header has only the first three or four letters,
such as VOLT, STAT, and DEL.

Query Indicator
Following a header with a question mark turns it into a query (VOLTage?,
VOLTage:PROTection?). If a query contains a parameter, place the query
indicator at the end of the last header(VOLTage:PROTection?MAX).

Message Unit Separator

When two or more message units are combined into a compound message,
separate the units with a semicolon (STATus:OPERation?;QUEStionable?).

Root Specifier
When it precedes the first header of a message unit, the colon becomes the
root specifier. It tells the command parser that this is the root or the top node of
the command tree.

Message Terminator
A terminator informs SCPI that it has reached the end of a message. Three
permitted message terminators are:
 newline (<NL>),decimal 10 or hexadecimal 0X0A in ASCII.
 end or identify (<END>)
 both of the above (<NL><END>).
In the examples of this guide, there is an assumed message terminator at the
end of each message.

Command execution rules

 Commands execute in the order that they are presented in the program
message.
 An invalid command generates an error and, of course, is not executed.
 Valid commands that precede an invalid command in a multiple command
program message are executed.
 Valid commands that follow an invalid command in a multiple command
program message are ignored.

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1.5 Response Data Type

Character strings returned by query statements may take either of the following
forms, depending on the length of the returned string:
<CRD> Character Response Data. Permits the return of character strings.
<AARD> Arbitrary ASCII Response Data. Permits the return of undelimited
7-bit ASCII. This data type has an implied message terminator.
<SRD> String Response Data. Returns string parameters enclosed in
double quotes

Response messages
A response message is the message sent by the instrument to the computer in
response to aquery command.

Sending a response message

Afte sending a query command, the response message is placed in the Output
Queue. When the IT8500+ Series is then addressed to talk, the response
message is sent from the Output Queue to the computer.

Multiple response messages

If you send more than one query command in the same program message (see
the paragraph entitled, “Multiple Command Messages”), the multiple response
messages for all the queries is sent to the computer when the IT8500+ Series is
addressed to talk. The responses are sent in the order that the query
commands were sent and are separated by semicolons (;). Items within the
same query are separated by commas (,). The following example shows the
response message for a program message that contains four single item query
commands:
0; 1; 1; 0

Response message terminator (RMT)

Each response is terminated with an LF (line feed) and EOI (end or identify).
The following example shows how a multiple response message is terminated:
0; 1; 1; 0; <RMT>

Message exchange protocol

Two rules summarize the message exchange protocol:
Rule 1.You must always tell the IT8500+ Series what to send to the computer.
The following two steps must always be performed to send information from the
instrument other computer:
1. Send the appropriate query command(s) in a program message.1.
2. Address the IT8500+ Series to talk.
Rule 2.The complete response message must be received by the computer
before another program message can be sent to the IT8500+ Series.

1.6 Command Format

Formats for command display are as follows:
[SOURce[1|2]:]VOLTage:UNIT {VPP|VRMS|DBM}
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[SOURce[1|2]:]FREQuency:CENTer
{<frequency>|MINimum|MAXimum|DEFault}
Based on the command syntax, most commands (and certain Parameter) are
expressed in both upper and lower cases. Upper case refers to abbreviation of
commands. Shorter program line may send commands in abbreviated format.
Long-format commands may be sent to ensure better program readability.
For example, both formats of VOLT and VOLTAGE are acceptable in the above
syntax statements. Upper or lower case may be used. Therefore, formats of
VOLTAGE, volt and Volt are all acceptable. Other formats (such as VOL and
VOLTAG) are invalid and will cause errors.
 Parameter options with given command strings are included in the brace
({ }). The brace is not sent along with command strings.
 Vertical stripes (|) separate several parameter options with given command
strings. For example, {VPP|VRMS|DBM} indicates that you may assign
"APP", "VRMS" or "DBM" in the above commands. Vertical stripes are not
sent along with command strings.
 Angle brackets (< >) in the second example indicates that a value must be
assigned to the parameter in the brace. For example, the parameter in the
angle bracket is <frequency> in the above syntax statements. Angle
brackets are not sent along with command strings. You must assign a value
(such as "FREQ:CENT 1000") to the parameter, unless you select other
options displayed in the syntax (such as "FREQ:CENT MIN").
 Some syntax elements (such as nodes and Parameter) are included in
square brackets ([ ]). It indicates that these elements can be selected and
omitted. Angle brackets are not sent along with command strings. If no
value is assigned to the optional Parameter, the instrument will select a
default value. In the above examples, "SOURce[1|2]" indicates that you
may refer to source channel 1 by "SOURce" or "SOURce1" or "SOUR1" or
"SOUR". In addition, since the whole SOURce node is optional (in the
square bracket), you can refer to the channel 1 by omitting the whole
SOURce node. It is because the channel 1 is the default channel for
SOURce language node. On the other hand, if you want to refer to channel
2, "SOURce2" or "SOUR2" must be used in the program line.

Colon (:)
It is used to separate key words of a command with the key words in next level.
As shown below:
APPL:SIN 455E3,1.15,0.0
In this example, APPLy command assigns a sine wave with frequency of 455
KHz, amplitude of 1.15 V and DC offset of 0.0 V.

Semicolon (;)
It is used to separate several commands in the same subsystem and can also
minimize typing. For example, to send the following command string:
TRIG:SOUR EXT; COUNT 10
has the same effect as sending the following two commands:
TRIG:SOUR EXT
TRIG:COUNT 10

Question mark (?)

You can insert question marks into a command to query current values of most
Parameter. For example, the following commands will trigger to set the count as
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10:
TRIG:COUN 10
Then, you may query count value by sending the following command:
TRIG:COUN?
You may also query the allowable minimum or maximum count as follows:
TRIG:COUN?MIN
TRIG:COUN?MAX

Comma (,)
If a command requires several Parameter, then a comma must be used to
separate adjacent Parameter.

Space
You must use blank characters, [TAB] or [Space] to separate Parameter with
key words of commands.

Generic commands (*)

Execute functions like reset, self inspection and status operation. Generic
commands always start with a asterisk (*) and occupy 3 character sizes,
including one or more Parameter. Key words of a command and the first
parameter are separated by a space. Semicolon (;) can separate several
commands as follows:
*RST; *CLS; *ESE 32; *OPC?

Command terminator
Command strings sent to the instrument must end with a <Newline> (<NL>)
character. IEEE-488 EOI (End or Identify) information can be used as <NL>
character to replace termination command string of <NL> character. It is
acceptable to place one <NL> after a <Enter>. Termination of command string
always resets current SCPI command path to root level.
Note
As for every SCPI message with one query sent to the instrument, the instrument will
use a <NL> or newline sign (EOI) to terminate response of return. For example, if
"DISP:TEXT?" is sent, <NL> will be placed after the returned data string to terminate
response. If an SCPI message includes several queries separated by semicolon
(such as "DISP?;DISP:TEXT?"), <NL> will terminate response returned after
response to the last query. In all cases, the program must read <NL> in response
before another command is sent to the instrument, otherwise errors will be caused.

1.7 Data Type

SCPI language defines several data types used for program message and
response messages.
 Numerical parameter
Commands requiring numerical Parameter support the notations of all common
decimal notations, including optional signs, decimal points, scientific notation,
etc. Special values of numerical Parameter are also acceptable, such as MIN,
MAX and DEF. In addition, suffixes for engineering units can also be sent
together with numerical Parameter (including M, k, m or u). If the command
accepts only some specific values, the instrument will automatically round the
input Parameter to acceptable values. The following commands require
numerical Parameter of frequency value:
[SOURce[1|2]:]FREQuency:CENTer {<Frequency>|MINimum|MAXimum}
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 Discrete parameter
Discrete Parameter are used for settings with limited number of programming
values (such as IMMediate, EXTernal or BUS). They can use short and long
format like key words of commands. They may be expressed in both upper and
lower case. The query response always returns uppercase Parameter in short
format. The following commands require discrete Parameter in voltage unit:
[SOURce[1|2]:]VOLTage:UNIT {VPP|VRMS|DBM}
 Boolean parameter
Boolean Parameter refer to true or false binary conditions. In case of false
conditions, the instrument will accept "OFF" or "0". In case of true conditions,
the instrument will accept "ON" or "1". In query of Boolean settings, the
instrument will always return "0" or "1". Boolean Parameter are required by the
following commands:
DISPlay {OFF|0|ON|1}
 ASCII string Parameter
String Parameter may actually include all ASCII character sets. Character
strings must start and end with paired quotation marks; and single quotation
marks or double quotation marks are both allowed. Quotation mark separators
may also act as one part of a string, they can be typed twice without any
character added between them. String parameter is used in the following
command:
DISPlay:TEXT <quoted string>
For example, the following commands display message of "WAITING..."
(without quotation marks) on the front panel of the instrument.
DISP:TEXT "WAITING..."
Single quotation marks may also be used to display the same message.
DISP:TEXT 'WAITING...'

1.8 Remote Interface Communication

1.8.1 Communication Modules Introduction
DB9 in the rear panel of the DC load IT8511+/IT8511A+/IT8511B+/IT8512+
/IT8512A+/IT8512B+/IT8512C+/IT8512H+/IT8513A+/IT8513C+ is TTL level,
which can be connected to the serial port of the PC through the level
conversion of the accessory. The communication module is
IT-E121/IT-E121A/IT-E122/IT-E123.

IT8513B+/IT8514B+/IT8514C+/IT8516C+ comes standard with RS232 and

USB communication interfaces, no need to purchase
IT-E121/IT-E121A/IT-E122/IT-E123.

Please do not connect the standard RS232 cable to the

IT8511+/IT8511A+/IT8511B+/IT8512+/IT8512A+/IT8512B+/IT8512
C+/IT8512H+/IT8513A+/IT8513C+ electronic load, which may
damage the instrument.

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IT-E121 Communication Module

The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the DC load is TTL voltage
level; You can use IT-E121 communication module and IT-E121's own RS232
extension cable to connect the DB9 interface connector of the DC load and the
RS-232 interface connector of the computer for communication.

IT-E121A Communication Module

The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the DC load is TTL voltage
level; IT-E121A is derived from IT-E121 (not including communication cable).
The main difference is that the DB9 female connector on the RS232 end is
converted to a male connector.

IT-E121A communication cable

IT-E122 Communication Module

The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the DC load is TTL voltage
level; IT-E122 has a USB interface (male connector B) on one end, you can use
IT-E122 and a standard USB extension cable (type B female connector at one
end and type A at one end) to connect the DB9 interface connector of the DC
load and the USB interface connector of computer for the communication.
After connecting the load and computer by USB, you need to install IT-E122
driver (download from ITECH official website or contact ITECH agent). The
device manager of PC will display ‘Prolific USB-to-Serial COM Port’ after
installing.

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IT-E123 Communication Module

The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the DC load is TTL voltage
level;
The interface on both side port of IT-E123 are DB9 interface and RS485
interface, you can use the communication module IT-E123 and an a standard
RS485-RS232 conversion cable to connect the DB9 interface connector of the
DC load and the RS-232 interface connector of computer for the
communication.

RS485 pins

1.8.2 Communication with PC

Before using the remote operation mode, please make sure that the baud rate
and communication address in the DC load are the same as in the computer
software, otherwise, the communication will fail, you can change the baud rate
and communication address from the front panel or from computer.

DB9 Serial Port

In order for the computer to communicate with the DC load, both must be set to
the same RS-232 settings. These communication settings are:
1. Baud rate: 4800,9600,19200 and 38400 are selectable, default setting is
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9600.
2. Data bit: 8 bit
3. Stop bit: 1
4. Parity: None
5. Address: the range is from 0 to 31, default setting is 0

Start Bit 8 Data Bits Parity=None Stop Bit

RS-232
IT8513B+/IT8514B+/IT8514C+/IT8516C+ electronic load has a DB9 interface
on rear panel. Connect E-load and computer by cable of COM ends (DB9).
Composite key [Shift] + [8] on front board can be used to enter system menu
for activation.
 RS-232 Interface
In RS-232 interface, all SCPI commands can be used for programming. If
RS-232 interface is selected, in accordance with internal connection of data
terminal equipment (DTE) and data communication equipment (DCE) as
defined in EIA RS-232, the load is connected to another DTE (e.g., PC COM
interface) with direct-connected Modem cable.
Base Pin Description
Number
1 No conjunction
2 TXD, data transmission
RS232 Pins of Plug
3 RXD, data receiving
4 No conjunction
5 GND, grounding
6 No conjunction
7 CTS, clear to send
8 RTS, request to send
9 No conjunction

 Communication Setup
Please ensure the PC and the load have the same configuration in the following
items.
Baudrate: 9600(4800, 9600, 19200, 38400). You could enter the system menu
to set the baudrate.
Data bit: 8
Stop bit: 1
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Parity bit: (none, even, odd)

EVEN 8 data bits have even parity
ODD 8 data bits have odd parity
NONE 8 data bits have no parity
Native machine address: (0 ~31, factory default is 0)
Start Bit 8 Data Bits Parity=None Stop Bit

USB Interface
Connect the load and the computer using a cable with two USB interfaces
(each end). All functions of the load can be programmed via USB.
After connecting the load and computer by USB, you need to install IT-E122
driver (download from ITECH official website or contact ITECH agent). The
device manager of PC will display ‘Prolific USB-to-Serial COM Port’ after
installing.
Notes: Only IT8513B+/IT8514B+/IT8514C+/IT8516C+ models have the USB
communication interface. After the driver is installed successfully, use USB line
to connect in communication. (Please don’t connect DB9 interface at the same
time). Don’t need to set the menu.

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Chapter2 SCPI Status Register

SCPI protocol supports the following four groups of registers.

Questionable Status Register Group

Questionable status register group includes three 16-bit registers: status
register, event register and enable register. When the corresponding status
register bit is changed, the corresponding bit in the event register is set. If the
corresponding bit in the enable register bit is set, it will be generated once
Event (status byte register QUES is set). After executing an event register read
operation, the event register will be automatically cleared. The status register is
defined as follows:
Bit Signal Description
Bit0 VF Either an overvoltage or a reverse voltage has occurred
This bit reflects the active state of the FLT pin on the back
of the unit. The bit remains set until the condition is
removed and PROT:CLE is programmed.
Bit1 OC An over-current condition hasoccurred.
Bit3 OP An overpower condition has occurred.
Bit4 OT An over-temperature condition has occurred.
Bit8 SV Remote measurement terminal is not connected.
Bit11 UNR The input is unregulated, when the input is regulated the bit
is cleared.
Bit13 OV An over voltage condition has occurred. Both this bit and
VF bit0 are set and the loads are turned off. Both bits
remain set until the condition is removed and PROT:CLE is
programmed.

Standard Event Status Register Group

The standard event register group consists of two 16-bit registers: the event
register and the enable register. When an event occurs, and if the
corresponding bit in the enable register is set, an event occurs (the ESB in the
Status Byte register is set). After executing an event register read operation, the
event register will be automatically cleared. The event register is defined as
follows:
Bit Signal Description
Bit0 OPC The load has completed all pending operations. *OPC
must be programmed for this bit to be set when pending
operations are complete.
Bit2 QYE The output queue was read with no data present or the
data was lost. Errors in the range of 499 through 400 can
set this bit.
Bit3 DDE Device-Dependent Error. Memory was lost or self test
failed. Errors in the range of 399 through 300 can set this
bit.
Bit4 EXE A command parameter was outside its legal range,
inconsistent with the load's operation, or prevented from
executing because of an operating condition. Errors in
the range of 299 through 200 can set this bit.
Bit5 CME A syntax or semantic error has occurred or the load
received a <get> within a program message. Errors in
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the range of 199 through 100 can set this bit.

Bit7 PON The unit has been turned off and then on since this bit
was last read.

Operation Status Register Group

The operational status register group consists of three 16-bit registers: status
register, event register, and enable register. When the status register
corresponding bit is changed, the corresponding event register bit will be set. If
the corresponding bit in the enable register bit is set, it will be generated once
Event (status byte register OPER is set). After executing an event register read
operation, the event register will be automatically cleared. The status register is
defined as follows:
Bit Signal Description
Bit0 CAL The electronic load iscalculated a new calibration constant.
Bit5 WTG The electronic load is waiting for a trigger.

Status Byte Register Group

The status byte register group consists of two 8-bit registers: event register and
enable register. If the corresponding bit in the enable register bit is set, it will be
generated once Event (status byte register RQS is set). The status byte register
will be automatically cleared when an event register read is executed. The
status register is defined as follows:
Bit Signal Description
Bit3 QUES Indicates if an enabled questionable event has occurred.
Bit4 MAV Indicates if the Output Queue contains data.
Bit5 ESB Indicates if an enabled standard event has occurred.
Bit6 RQS During a serial poll, RQS is returned and cleared.
Bit7 OPER Indicates if an operation event has occurred.

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Chapter3 Essential Commands

SYSTem:ERRor?
This command return the next error number, followed by a remote programming
error message string.
Sequence is a FIFO buffer FIFO (first-in, first-out), when the error occurres, the
error is stored in the cache. When it is read out, it is deleted from the sequence.
After reading all the errors, the query Returned "0, No Error". If the error
accumulates too much that is more than the cache can bear, the last error of
the sequence will be "-350, Too Many Errors".

Query Syntax
SYSTem:ERRor?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NR1>, <SRD>

Examples
SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]?

SYSTem:VERSion?
This query returns the SCPI revision of the load used. The format is YYYY.V,
where YYYY is the year and V is the revision number for that year.

Query Syntax
SYSTem:VERSion?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NR1>, <SRD>

Examples
SYSTem:VERS?

SYSTem:SENSe[:STATe] <bool>
This command is used to control the remote compensation function on and off.

Command Syntax
SYSTem:SENSe[:STATe] <bool>

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Parameters
0|1|OFF|ON

Examples
SYST:SENS ON

Query Syntax
SYSTem:SENSe[:STATe]?

Returned Parameters
0|1

*RST Value
OFF

SYSTem:SENSe[:STATe]?
This command is used to query the status of remote compensation.

Command Syntax
SYSTem:SENSe[:STATe]?

Parameters
Bool

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

SYSTem:LOCal
The command sets the load to local mode when in RS232 mode. Can use the
buttons on front panel to operate.

Command Syntax
SYSTem:LOCal

Parameters
None

Examples
SYST:LOC

SYSTem:REMote
The command sets the load to remote mode when in RS232 mode. All the
buttons except for the LOCAL and Shift buttons will lose function. In the remote
state, press LOCAL key return to local mode.

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Command Syntax
SYSTem:REMote

Parameters
None

Examples
SYST:REM

SYSTem:RWLock
This command can set the load to remote mode, all the button on front panel
will lose function including LOCAL button. Use SYSTem:LOCal return to local
mode.

Command Syntax
SYSTem:RWLock

Parameters
None

Examples
SYST:RWL

Related Commands
SYST:REM SYST:LOC

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Chapter4 Status Commands

Those commands configure the status registers of the electronic load.

STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?
This query returns the value of event register. Event register is read only
register, it keeps all events sent to it. Read the quest event register will clear it.

Query Syntax
STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?

Parameters
None

Examples
STAT:QUES:EVEN?

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

Related Commands
*CLS

STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?
This command can read the parameter from quest condition register. It is a read
only register, keep the real-time(not locked) query status of the load.

Query Syntax
STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?

Parameters
None

Examples
STAT:QUES:COND?

ReturnedParameters
<NR1>

Related Commands
STAT:OPER:COND?

STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <NRf+>
This command is used to set the value of the enable register.
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Command Syntax
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <NRf+>

Parameters
0 to 32767

Examples
STAT:QUES:ENAB 32

Query Syntax
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?
This command is used to query the value of enable register.

Command Syntax
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?
This command query the query operation event register values. The event
register is read-only register, which holds (latches) all value passed by the NTR
and, or PTR filter. Read channel operation event register will clear it.

Query Syntax
STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?

Parameters
None

Examples
STAT:OPER:EVEN?

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

Related Commands
*CLS
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STATus:OPERation:CONDition?
This query returns the value of operation condition register. That is a read-only
register that holds the real-time (unlatched) operational status of the electronic
load.

Query Syntax
STATus:OPERation:CONDition?

Parameters
None

Examples
STAT:OPER:COND?

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

Related Commands
STAT:QUES:COND?

STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NRf+>
The command is used to set the value of operations enable register. This
register is a mask for enabling specific bits from the Operation Event register to
set the operation summary bit (OPER) of the Status Byte register. The
operation summary bit is the logical OR of all enabled Operation Event register
bits.

Command Syntax
STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NRf+>

Parameters
0 to 65535

Default value
0

Examples
STAT:OPER:ENAB 32

Query Syntax
STATus:OPERation:ENABle?

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

Related Parameters
STAT:OPER?
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STATus:OPERation:ENABle?
The command is used to query the value of operations enable register. This
register is a mask for enabling specific bits from the Operation Event register to
set the operation summary bit (OPER) of the Status Byte register. The
operation summary bit is the logical OR of all enabled Operation Event register
bits.

Command Syntax
STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NR1>

Parameters
None

Default value
0

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Chapter5 Input Settings

These commands control the input of the electronic load. The INPut, CURRent,
RESistance and VOLTage commands program the actual input current,
resistance, and voltage.

[SOURce:]INPut <bool>
This command is used to set the input status.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]INPut <bool>

Parameters
0 | 1 | OFF | ON

*RST Value
OFF

Examples
INP 1

Query Syntax
INPut[:STATe]?

Returned Parameters
0|1

[SOURce:]INPut?
This command is used to query the input status.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]INPut?

*RST Value
OFF

Examples
INP?

[SOURce:]INPut:SHORt <bool>
This command is used to set the status of short circuit function.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]INPut:SHORt <bool>
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Parameters
0 | 1 | OFF | ON

*RST Value
OFF

Examples
INP:SHOR 1

Query Syntax
INPut:SHORt?

Returned Parameters
0|1

Related Commands
INP

[SOURce:]INPut:SHORt?
This command is used to query the status of short circuit function.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]INPut:SHORt?

*RST Value
OFF

Examples
INP:SHOR?

[SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe <NRf+>
This command sets the current range of the electronic load module. When you
program a range value, the load automatically selects the range that
corresponds to the value that you program. If the value falls in a region where
ranges overlap, the load selects the range with the highest resolution.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN ~MAX | MINimum | MAXimum

Unit
A

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*RST Value
MAXimum (high range)

Examples
CURR:RANGE MIN

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe?
This command is used to query the current range of the electronic load module.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe?

Parameters
None

Unit
A

*RST Value
MAXimum (high range)

[SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe <NRf+>
This command sets the voltage range of the electronic load module. When you
program a range value, the load automatically selects the range that
corresponds to the value that you program. If the value falls in a region where
ranges overlap, the load selects the range with the highest resolution.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN ~MAX | MINimum | MAXimum

Unit
V

*RST Value
MAXimum(high range)

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Examples
SOUR:VOLT:RANG MIN

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe?
This command is used to query the voltage range of the electronic load module.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe?

Parameters
None

Unit
V

*RST Value
MAXimum(high range)

[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW[:BOTH] <NRf+>
This command sets the slew rate for all programmed changes in the input
current level of the electronic load. This command programs both positive and
negative going slew rates.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW[:BOTH] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN ~MAX | MAXimum | MINimum

Unit
A /uS

*RST Value
MAXimum

Examples
CURR:SLEW 3

Related Commands
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW?
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Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW[:BOTH]?
This command is used to query the slew rate for all programmed changes in the
input current level of the electronic load.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW[:BOTH]?

Unit
A /uS

*RST Value
MAXimum

[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:RISE <NRf+>
This command sets the slew rate of the current for positive going transitions.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:RISE <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX | MAXimum | MINimum

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAXimum

Examples
CURR:SLEW RISE 3

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:RISE?

Returned Parameters
<NR2

[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:RISE?
This command is used to query the slew rate of the current for positive going
transitions.

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Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:RISE?

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAXimum

[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALL <NRf+>
This command sets the slew rate of the current for negative going transitions.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALL <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX | MAXimum | MINimum

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAXimum

Examples
CURR:SLEW FALL 3

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALL?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALL?
This command is used to query the slew rate of the current for negative going
transitions.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALL?

Parameters
None

Unit
A/uS

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*RST Value
MAXimum

[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel] <NRf+>
This command sets the current protection level. If the input current exceeds the
current protection level for the time specified by CURR:PROT:DEL, the input is
turned off.

NOTE: Use CURR:PROT:DEL to prevent momentary current limit conditions

caused by programmed changes from tripping the overcurrent protection.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN ~ MAX | MINimum | MAXimum

Unit
A

*RST Value
MAXimum

Examples
CURR:PROT 3

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel]?

Returned Parameters
NR2

[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel]?
This command is used to query the current protection level.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel]?

Unit
A

*RST Value
MAXimum

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[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:LEVel] <NRf+>
This command sets the power protection level. If the input power exceeds the
power protection level for the time specified by POW:PROT:DEL, the input is
turned off.

NOTE: Use POW:PROT:DEL to prevent momentary power limit conditions

caused by programmed changes from tripping the over power protection.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:LEVel] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN ~ MAX | MINimum | MAXimum

Unit
W

*RST Value
MAXimum(high range)

Examples
POW:PROT 100

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:LEVel]?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:LEVel]?
This command is used to query the power protection level.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:LEVel]?

Unit
W

*RST Value
MAXimum(high range)

[SOURce:]VOLTage:[LEVel:]ON <NRf+>
This command sets the voltage of sink current on.

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Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:ON <NRf+>

Parameters
None

Unit
V

*RST Value
1

Examples
VOLT:ON 3

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:ON?

Returned Parameters
<NR2

[SOURce:]Voltage:[LEVel:]ON?
This command is used to query the voltage of sink current on.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:ON?

Unit
V

*RST Value
1

[SOURce:]Voltage:[LEVel:]OFF <NRf+>
This command is used to set the load start unloading voltage value.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:OFF <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN ~ MAX | MINimum | MAXimum

Unit
V

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*RST Value
0.5

Examples
VOLT:OFF 2

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:OFF?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]Voltage:[LEVel:]OFF?
This command is used to query the load start unloading voltage value.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:OFF?

Unit
V

*RST Value
0.5

[SOURce:]FUNCtion <function>

[SOURce:]MODE <function>
These two commands are equivalent and are used to select the input mode of
the load.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]FUNCtion <function>
[SOURce:]MODE <function>

Parameters
CURRent | VOLTage | POWer | RESistance | DYNamic | LED | IMPedance
 CURRent: Constant Current Mode
 VOLTage: Constant Voltage Mode
 POWer: Constant Power Mode
 RESistance: Constant Resistance Mode
 DYNamic: Dynamic Operation Mode
 LED: LED Mode
 IMPedance: Constant Impedance Mode

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*RST Value
CURRent

Examples
MODE RES

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]FUNCtion?
[SOURce:]MODE?

Returned Parameters
<CRD>

[SOURce:]FUNCtion?

[SOURce:]MODE?
These two commands are equivalent and are used to query the input mode of
the load.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]FUNCtion?
[SOURce:]MODE?

Returned Parameters
CURRent | VOLTage | POWer | RESistance | DYNamic | LED | IMPedance
 CURRent: Constant Current Mode
 VOLTage: Constant Voltage Mode
 POWer: Constant Power Mode
 RESistance: Constant Resistance Mode
 DYNamic: Dynamic Operation Mode
 LED: LED Mode
 IMPedance: Constant Impedance Mode

*RST Value
CURRent

Examples
MODE RES

[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]
<NRf+>
This command is used to set the current setting in CC mode.

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Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
A

*RST Value
MINimum

Examples
CURR 5

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?
This command is used to query the current setting in CC mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?

Parameters
None

Unit
A

*RST Value
MINimum

[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]
<NRf+>
This command is used to set the voltage setting in CV mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum
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Unit
V

*RST Value
MAXimum

Examples
VOLT 5

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?
This command is used to query the voltage setting in CV mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?

Parameters
None

Unit
V

*RST Value
MAXimum

[SOURce:]POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]
<NRf+>
This command is used to set the power setting in CP mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
W

*RST Value
MINimum
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Examples
POW 10

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?
This command is used to query the power setting in CP mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?

Parameters
None

Unit
W

*RST Value
MINimum

[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]
<NRf+>
This command is used to set the resistance setting in CR mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
ohm

*RST Value
MAXimum

Examples
RES 5

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?
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Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude
]?
This command is used to query the resistance setting in CR mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?

Parameters
None

Unit
ohm

*RST Value
MAXimum

[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH[:LEVel] <NRf+>
This command is used to set the high-level load current in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH[:LEVel] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
A

*RST Value
0

Examples
DYN:HIGH 10

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH[:LEVel]?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH[:LEVel]?
This command is used to query the high-level load current in dynamic mode.
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Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH[:LEVel]?

Parameters
None

Unit
A

*RST Value
MIN

Examples
DYN:HIGH 10

[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl <NRf+>
This command is used to set the duration of high-level load current in dynamic
mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
S

*RST Value
MIN

Examples
DYN:HIGH:DWELl 0.01

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl?
This command is used to query the duration of high-level load current in
dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl?
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Parameters
None

Unit
S

*RST Value
MIN

[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW[:LEVel] <NRf+>
This command is used to set the low-level load current in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW[:LEVel] <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
A

*RST Value
MIN

Examples
DYN:LOW 1

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW[:LEVel]?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW[:LEVel]?
This command is used to query the low-level load current in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW[:LEVel]?

Parameters
None

Unit
A

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*RST Value
0

[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW:DWELl <NRf+>
This command is used to set the duration of low-level load current in dynamic
mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW:DWELl <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
S

*RST Value
MIN

Examples
DYN:LOW:DWEL 1

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW:DWELl?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW:DWELl?
This command is used to query the duration of low-level load current in
dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:LOW:DWELl?

Parameters
None

Unit
S

*RST Value
0.00002

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[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW <NRf+>
This command is used to set the current slope in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAX

Examples
DYN:SLEW 3

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW?
This command is used to query the current slope in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW?

Parameters
None

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAX

[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:RISE <NRf+>
This command is used to set the current rising slope in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:RISE <NRf+>

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Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAX

Examples
DYN:SLEW:RISE 3

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:RISE?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:RISE?
This command is used to query the current rising slope in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:RISE?

Parameters
None

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAX

[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:FALL <NRf+>
This command is used to set the current falling slope in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:FALL <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX|MINimum|MAXimum

Unit
A/uS

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*RST Value
MAX

Examples
DYN:SLEW:FALL 3

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:FALL?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:FALL?
This command is used to query the current falling slope in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:SLEW:FALL?

Parameters
None

Unit
A/uS

*RST Value
MAX

[SOURce:]DYNamic:MODE <mode>
This command is used to set the working mode in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:MODE <mode>

Parameters
CONTinuous|PULSe|TOGGLe

*RST Value
CONTinuous

Examples
DYN:MODE PULS

Query Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:MODE?

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Returned Parameters
<CRD>

[SOURce:]DYNamic:MODE?
This command is used to query the working mode in dynamic mode.

Command Syntax
[SOURce:]DYNamic:MODE?

Parameters
None

*RST Value
CONTinuous

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Chapter6 Measure Commands

This signal measure command is used to get the read back value. You can use
this command to control the measurement process.

MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage[:DC]?
This command is used to query the average voltage of the electronic load.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage[:DC]?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:VOLT?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:MAXimum?
This command is used to query the peak voltage of the electronic load.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:MAXimum?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:VOLT:MAX?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:MINimum?
This command is used to query the minimum voltage of the electronic load.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:MINimum?

Parameters
None

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Examples
MEAS:VOLT:MIN?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:PTPeak?
This command is used to query the voltage peak-to-peak value.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:PTPeak?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:VOLT:PTP?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]?
This command is used to query the current average of the electronic load.

Command Syntax
MEASure [:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:CURR?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:MAXimum?
This command is used to query the peak current of the electronic load.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:MAXimum?

Parameters
None

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Examples
MEAS:CURR:MAX?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:MINimum?
This command is used to query the minimum current of the electronic load.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:MINimum?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:CURR:MIN?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:PTPeak?
This command is used to query the current peak-to-peak value.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:PTPeak?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:CURR:PTP?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]?
This command is used to query the power average.

Command Syntax
MEASure [:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]?

Parameters
None

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Examples
MEAS:POWer?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure[:SCALar]:RESistance[:DC]?
This command is used to query the equivalent impedance.

Command Syntax
MEASure[:SCALar]:RESistance[:DC]?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:RES?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

MEASure:CAPacity?
This command is used to query the capacity.

Command Syntax
MEASure:CAPacity?

Parameters
None

Examples
MEAS:CAP?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

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Chapter7 OCP Testing Commands

OCP[:STATe] <bool>
This command is used to set the OCP test status.

Command Syntax
OCP[:STATe] <bool>

Parameters
0|1|OFF|ON

Examples
OCP ON

Query Syntax
OCP[:STATe]?

Returned Parameters
0|1

OCP[:STATe]?
This command is used to query the OCP test status. At the end of OCP test, it
returns 0.

Command Syntax
OCP[:STATe]?

Parameters
0|1|OFF|ON

OCP:ISTart <NRf+>
This command is used to set the start current of the OCP test.

Command Syntax
OCP:ISTart <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX

Unit
A

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Examples
OCP:IST 3

Query Syntax
OCP:ISTart?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

OCP:ISTart?
This command is used to query the start current of the OCP test.

Command Syntax
OCP:ISTart?

Parameters
None

Unit
A

OCP:IEND <NRf+>
This command is used to set the OCP cut-off current.

Command Syntax
OCP:IEND <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX

Unit
A

Examples
OCP:IEND 6

Query Syntax
OCP:IEND?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

OCP:IEND?
This command is used to query the OCP cut-off current.

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Command Syntax
OCP:IEND?

Parameters
None

Unit
A

OCP:STEP
This command is used to set the current step of OCP test.

Command Syntax
OCP:STEP<NR1>

Parameters
1~1000

Examples
OCP:STEP 500

Query Syntax
OCP:STEP?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

OCP:STEP?
This command is used to query the current step of OCP test.

Command Syntax
OCP:STEP?

Parameters
None

OCP:DWELl <NRf+>
This command is used to set the single-step dwell time of OCP test.

Command Syntax
OCP:DWELl <NRf+>

Parameters
0.00001~0.99999

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Unit
S

Examples
OCP:DWEL 0.01 or OCP:DWEL 10ms

Query Syntax
OCP:DWELl?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

OCP:DWEL?
This command is used to query the single-step dwell time of OCP test.

Command Syntax
OCP:DWELl?

Parameters
None

Unit
S

OCP:VTRig <NRf+>
This command is used to set the OCP trigger level.

Command Syntax
OCP:VTRig <NRf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX

Unit
V

Examples
OCP:VTR 11.8

Query Syntax
OCP:VTRig?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

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OCP:VTRig?
This command is used to query the OCP trigger level.

Command Syntax
OCP:VTRig?

Returned Parameters
MIN~MAX

Unit
V

OCP:RESult[:OCP]?
This command is used to query the current value of OCP.

Command Syntax
OCP:RESult[:OCP]?

Returned Parameters
<NRf+>

Unit
A

Examples
OCP:RES?

Returned Parameters
4.68

OCP:RESult:PMAX?
This command is used to query the PMAX value.

Command Syntax
OCP:RESult:PMAX?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>,<NR2>,<NR2>

Unit
W VA

Examples
OCP:RES:PMAX?

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Returned Parameters
55.34 11.8 4.69
This example shows that the maximum output power of PMAX is 55.34W, at
this moment the voltage is 11.8V, the current is 4.69A.

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Chapter8 Peak Testing Commands

These commands are used to read the maximum/minimum value after startup
test. Peak value recording is automatically cleared when the Peak test is
started.

PEAK[:STATe] <bool>
This command is used to set the peak test status.

Command Syntax
PEAK[:STATe] <bool>

Examples
Peak:ON

PEAK CLEar
This command is used to clear the peak record.

Command Syntax
PEAK CLEar

Examples
Peak CLE

PEAK:VOLTage:MAXimum?
This command is used to query the maximum voltage.

Command Syntax
PEAK:VOLTage:MAXimum?

Examples
PEAK:VOLT:MAX?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

PEAK:VOLTage:MINimum?
This command is used to query the minimum voltage.

Command Syntax
PEAK:VOLTage:MINimum?

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Examples
PEAK:VOLT:MIN?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

PEAK:CURRent:MAXimum?
This command is used to query the maximum current.

Command Syntax
PEAK:CURRent:MAXimum?

Examples
PEAK: CURR:MAX?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

PEAK: CURRent:MINimum?
This command is used to query the minimum current.

Command Syntax
PEAK: CURRent:MINimum?

Examples
PEAK:CURR:MIN?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

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Chapter9 Voltage Rise/Fall Time Test

TIME:VOLTage:LOW <Voltage>
This command is used to set the start rising voltage value of the load when
measuring the rise time of voltage output.

Command Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:LOW <Voltage>

Parameters
0 through MAX|MINimum|MAXimum|DEFault

Unit
V

Returned Parameters
MINimum

Query Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:LOW?

TIME:VOLTage:LOW?
This command is used to query the start rising voltage value.

Command Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:LOW?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NRf>

TIME:VOLTage:HIGH <Voltage>
This command is used to set the starting drop voltage value of the load
when measuring the fall time of voltage output.

Command Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:HIGH <Voltage>

Parameters
0 through MAX|MINimum|MAXimum|DEFault

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Unit
V

Returned Parameters
MAXimum

Query Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:HIGH?

TIME:VOLTage:HIGH?
This command is used to query the starting drop voltage value.

Command Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:HIGH?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NRf>

TIME:VOLTage:UP?
This command is used to read the voltage rise time.

Command Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:UP?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NRf>

TIME:VOLTage:DOWN?
This command is used to read the voltage fall time.

Command Syntax
TIME:VOLTage:DOWN?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NRf>

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Chapter10 CR-LED Commands

LED:VOLTage
This command is used to set LED Vo.

Command Syntax
LED:VOLTage <Nrf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX

Examples
LED:VOLT 18

Query Syntax
LED:VOLT?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

LED:RESistance
This command is used to set LED resistance value.

Command Syntax
LED:RESistance <Nrf+>

Parameters
MIN~MAX

Examples
LED:RES 500

Query Syntax
LED:RESistance?

Returned Parameters
<NR2>

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Chapter11 IEEE488 Commands

This chapter describes IEEE-488 common commands provided by the IT8500+
series electronic load.

*CLS - Clear Status

This command clears the registers:
_ Standard Event Register
_ Operation Event Register
_ Questionable Event Register
_ Error Queue

Command syntax
*CLS

Parameters
None

*ESE <NRf> - Event Enable

This command programs the Standard Event Status Enable register bits. The
programming determines which events of the Standard Event Status Event
register (see *ESR?) are allowed to set the ESB (Event Summary Bit)
of the Status Byte register. A "1" in the bit position enables the corresponding
event. All of the enabled events of the Standard Event Status Event Register
are logically ORed to cause the Event Summary Bit (ESB) of the Status Byte
Register to be set. See chapter “Programming the Status Registers” for
descriptions of the Standard Event Status registers.
The query reads the Standard Event Status Enable register.

Command Syntax
*ESE <NRf>

Parameters
0 to 255

Powe-on Value
see *PSC

Examples
*ESE 129

Query Syntax
*ESE?

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Returned Parameters
<NR1>

Related Commands
*ESR? *PSC *STB?

*ESE?
This query reads the Standard Event Enable register.

Command Syntax
*ESE <NRf>

Returned Parameters
0 to 255

Default value
see *PSC

*ESR?
This query reads the Standard Event Status Event register. Reading the register
clears it. The bit configuration of this register is the same as the Standard Event
Status Enable register (see *ESE). See chapter “Programming the Status
Registers” for a detailed explanation of this register.

Query Syntax
*ESR?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NR1> (register value)

Related Commands
*CLS *ESE *ESE? *OPC

*IDN?
This query requests the electronic load to identify itself. It returns the data in
four fields separated by commos.

Query Syntax
*IDN?

Parameters
None

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Examples
ITECH Ltd, IT85XX, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, 1.21-1.28

Returned Parameters
<AARD> Field Information

Technologies Manufacturer
ITECH Ltd

Model
IT85XX

Serial Number
XXXX…..

Firmware Revision
1.21-1.28

*OPC
This command causes the interface to set the OPC bit (bit 0) of the Standard
Event Status register when the electronic load has completed all pending
operations. (See *ESE for the bit configuration of the Standard Event Status
registers.) Pending operations are complete when:
 All commands sent before *OPC have been executed. This includes
overlapped commands. Most commands are sequential and are completed
before the next command is executed. Overlapped commands are
executed in parallel with other commands. Commands that affect trigger
actions are overlapped with subsequent commands sent to the electronic
load. The *OPC commandprovides notification that all overlapped
commands have been completed.
 All triggered actions are completed and the trigger system returns to the
Idle state.
*OPC does not prevent processing of subsequent commands but Bit 0 will not
be set until all pending operations are completed. The query causes the
interface to place an ASCII "1" in the Output Queue when all pending
operations are completed.

Command Syntax
*OPC

Parameters
None

Query Syntax
*OPC?

Returned Parameters
<NR1>

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Related Commands
*TRIG *WAI

*OPC?
This command is used to query whether the command execution is completed
or not.

Command Syntax
*OPC?

Parameters
None

*PSC
This command is used to control whether the electronic load will generate a
service request when power on again.
1 OR ON: When the load power on, status byte enable register, operater event
enable register, query event enable register and standard event enable register
will be cleared.
0 OR OFF: The value of status byte enable register, operater event enable
register, query event enable register and standard event enable register will be
stored in the none-volatile storage, which will be recalled when power on.

Command Syntax
*PSC <bool>

Parameters
0|1|ON|OFF

Query Syntax
*PSC?

Returned Parameters
0|1

*PSC?
This command is used to query the status byte enable register.

Command Syntax
*PSC?

Returned Parameters
0|1|ON|OFF

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*RCL
This command restores the electronic load to a state that was previously stored
in memory with a *SAV command to the specified location. All states are
recalled with the following exceptions:
CAL:STATe is set to OFF
The trigger system is set to the Idle state by an implied ABORt command (this
cancels any uncompleted trigger actions)
NOTE: The device state stored in location 0 is automatically recalled at power
turn-on.

Command Syntax
*RCL <NRf>

Parameters
0 to 9

Examples
*RCL 3

Related Commands
*PSC *RST *SAV

*RST
This command reset the electronic load to the factory-defined states.

Command Syntax
*RST

Parameters
None

*SAV
This command stores the present state of the electronic load to a specified
location in memory. Up to 100 states can be stored. If a particular state is
desired at power-on, it should be stored in location 0. It then will be recalled at
power-on if the power-on state is set to RCL0. Use *RCL to retrieve instrument
states.

Command Syntax
*SAV <NRf>

Parameters
0 - 99

Examples
*SAV 3

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Related Commands
*PSC *RST *RCL

*SRE
This command sets the condition of the Service Request Enable Register. This
register determines which bits from the Status Byte Register (see *STB for its bit
configuration) are allowed to set the Master Status Summary (MSS) bit and the
Request for Service (RQS) summary bit. A 1 in any Service Request Enable
Register bit position enables the corresponding Status Byte Register bit and all
such enabled bits then are logically ORed to cause Bit 6 of the Status Byte
Register to be set.
When the controller conducts a serial poll in response to SRQ, the RQS bit is
cleared, but the MSS bit is not. When *SRE is cleared (by programming it with
0), the electronic load cannot generate an SRQ to the controller. The query
returns the current state of *SRE.

Command Syntax
*SRE <NRf>

Parameters
0 to 255

Default value
see *PSC

Examples
*SRE 128

Query Syntax
*SRE?

Returned Parameters
<NR1> (register binary value)

Related Commands
*ESE *ESR *PSC

*SRE?
This command is used to query status byte group enable register.

Command Syntax
*SRE?

Returned Parameters
0 - 255

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Default value
see *PSC

*STB?
This query reads the Status Byte register, which contains the status summary
bits and the Output Queue MAV bit. Reading the Status Byte register does not
clear it. The input summary bits are cleared when the appropriate event
registers are read (see chapter “Programming the Status Registers” for more
information). A serial poll also returns the value of the Status Byte register,
except that bit 6 returns Request for Service (RQS) instead of Master Status
Summary (MSS). A serial poll clears RQS, but not MSS. When MSS is set, it
indicates that the electronic load has one or more reasons for requesting
service.

Query Syntax
*STB?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NR1> (register value)

Related Commands
*SRE *ESR *ESE

*TST?
This command causes the electronic load to do a self-test and report any error.
The reference information for the return value is as follows:
0: indicates no error
1: indicates that the module failed to initialize.
3: indicates that the module calibration data is lost.
4 or 5: indicates EEPROM error

Command Syntax
TST?

Parameters
None

Returned Parameters
<NR1> 0 indicates the electronic load has passed selftest.
Non-zero indicates an error code.

*TRG
This command generates a trigger to any system that has BUS selected as its

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Chapter12 Error Messages

Error Number List
This chapter gives the error numbers and descriptions that are returned by the
electronic load. Error numbers are returned in two ways:
 Error numbers are displayed on the front panel
 Error numbers and messages are read back with the SYSTem:ERRor? query.
SYSTem:ERRor? returns the error number into a variable and returns two
parameters, an NR1 and a string.
The following table lists the errors that are associated with SCPI syntax errors
and interface problems. It also lists the device dependent errors. Information
inside the brackets is not part of the standard error message, but is included for
clarification. When errors occur, the Standard Event Status register records
them in bit 2, 3, 4, or 5:

Command Errors 100 through 199 (sets Standard Event Status Register bit #5
CME)
Error Error String
101 device independed error
Too many numeric suffices in Command Spec
110 No Input Command to parse
114 Numeric suffix is invalid value
116 Invalid value in numeric or channel list, e.g. out of range
117 Invalid number of dimensions in a channel list
120 Parameter of type Numeric Value overflowed its storage
130 Wrong units for parameter
140 Wrong type of parameter(s)
150 Wrong number of parameters
160 Unmatched quotation mark (single/double) in parameters
165 Unmatched bracket
170 Command keywords were not recognized
180 No entry in list to retrieve (number list or channel list)
190 Too many dimensions in entry to be returned in parameters
191 Too many char

Execution Errors –200 through –299 (sets Standard Event Status Register bit #4
EXE)
Error Error String
–200 Execution error [generic]
–221 Settings conflict [check current device state]
–222 Data out of range [e.g., too large for this device]
–223 Too much data [out of memory; block, string, or expression too
long]
–224 Illegal parameter value [device-specific]
–225 Out of memory

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–270 Macro error

–272 Macro execution error
–273 Illegal macro label
–276 Macro recursion error
–277 Macro redefinition not allowed

System Errors –300 through –399 (sets Standard Event Status Register bit #3
DDE)
Error Error String
–310 System error [generic]
–350 Too many errors [errors beyond 9 lost due to queue overflow]

Query Errors ¨C400 through ¨C499 (sets Standard Event Status Register bit #2)
Error Error String
-400 Query error [generic]
-410 Query INTERRUPTED [query followed by DAB or GET before
response complete]
-420 Query UNTERMINATED [addressed to talk, incomplete
programming message received]
-430 Query DEADLOCKED [too many queries in command string]
-440 Query UNTERMINATED [after indefinite response]

Selftest Errors 0 through 99 (sets Standard Event Status Register bit #3)
Error Error String
0 No error
1 Module Initialization Lost
2 Mainframe Initialization Lost
3 Module Calibration Lost
4 Non-volatile RAM STATE section checksum failed
5 Non-volatile RAM RST section checksum failed
10 RAM selftest
11 CVDAC selftest 1
12 CVDAC selftest 2
13 CCDAC selftest 1
14 CCDAC selftest 2
15 CRDAC selftest 1
16 CRDAC selftest 2
20 Input Down
40 Flash write failed
41 Flash erase failed
80 Digital I/O selftest error

Device-Dependent Errors 100 through 32767 (sets Standard Event Status

Register bit #3)
Error Error String
213 RS-232 buffer overrun error

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216 RS-232 receiver framing error

217 RS-232 receiver parity error
218 RS-232 receiver overrun error
220 Front panel uart overrun
221 Front panel uart framing
222 Front panel uart parity
223 Front panel buffer overrun
224 Front panel timeout
225 Front Crc Check error
226 Front Cmd Error
401 CAL switch prevents calibration
402 CAL password is incorrect
403 CAL not enabled
404 Computed readback cal constants are incorrect
405 Computed programming cal constants are incorrect
406 Incorrect sequence of calibration commands
407 CV or CC status is incorrect for this command
603 FETCH of data that was not acquired
604 Measurement overrange

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