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:MONitor[:STATe] DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] <mode> turns the monitor mode ON or OFF.
Parameters
Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values Default Value
mode
boolean 0 | 1 | ON | OFF 0 | OFF
Comments • Monitoring Switchbox Channels: DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] ON or
DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] 1 turns the monitor mode ON to show the
channel state of the selected module.
DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe]
OFF
or DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] 0 turns the monitor mode OFF.
• Selecting the Module to be Monitored: Use the
DISPlay:MONitor:CARD <number> | AUTO command to select the
module.
• Monitor Mode on an HP E1301A Mainframe Display: A typical
display for the HP E1368A/E1369A Microwave Switch module
follows, where all channels (all relays) are closed.
SWITCH_120: Chan: 0,1,2,3,4, , , , , ,
The example shows that channels 00, 01, 02, 03, and 04 are closed.
• Disabling Monitor Mode: Pressing any HP E1301A front panel key
while in monitor mode will automatically disable the function.
• *RST Condition: DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe] OFF | 0
Example Enabling the Monitor Mode
DISP:MON:CARD 2 Selects module #2 in a switchbox.
DISP:MON 1 Turns the monitor mode ON.
:MONitor[:STATe]? DISPlay:MONitor[:STATe]? returns a number indicating whether the
monitor mode is enabled or disabled: "1" = ON, "0" = OFF. The value is
sent to the output buffer.
Comments • This command is valid only when executed from your computer via
the interface. The monitor mode is automatically disabled if you
attempt to execute the command from the mainframe’s front panel.
Example Querying the Monitor Mode
DISP:MON? Query the present state of the
monitor mode.
54 HP E1368A/69A/70A Command Reference Chapter 4