AMETEK XG Family Programmable DC - Manual (Page 197)

Remote Operation
M370430-01 Rev E 5-65
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Another benefit to the readback command is it allows the auto sequence
program to be captured and stored on the client side for reloading when
the program is to persist beyond power cycles.
Command:
[:]PROGram[<channel>]:READback?
For Example:
:PROG:START
*CLS
:VOLT 5.4
:CURR 0.25
*IDN?
:PROG:STOP
:PROG:READ?
Response:
*CLS
:VOLT 5.4
:CURR 0.25
*IDN?
:PROG:STOP
Reloading an Auto Sequence Program
The following procedure will demonstrate how to store a command
beyond a power cycle of the unit.
Important: This functionality is only available through USB, RS-232 and
RS-485. It is not possible to reload an auto sequence program over the GPIB and
ENET cards.
To reload Auto Sequence program from file:
1. Set the data rate of the device to be 1200 bps.
2. Close the connection to the hyperterminal program and
configure the connection data rate to be 1200 bps.
3. Execute the program recording command:
:PROG:START