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grabowski 3ed39b2ac7 HIOKI 3193-10 power analyzer GPIB/USB control tools 
Python driver and CLI for solar MPPT converter efficiency testing.
Features: measure, monitor, live graph, auto-ranging V/I on both
channels, efficiency calculation, display configuration, integration
control, and CSV logging with voltage/current range tracking.

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HIOKI 3193-10 POWER ANALYZER - GP-IB COMMAND REFERENCE
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Source: HIOKI 3193-10 Instruction Manual, Chapter 12 (3193e_09.pdf)
Interface: IEEE-488.1/488.2 (1987) compliant GP-IB
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COMMUNICATION BASICS
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Command Syntax:
- Colon-separated hierarchy: :VOLTage:RANGe
- Long form: :VOLTage Short form: :VOLT
- Case insensitive (uppercase letters in names indicate short form)
- Query: append "?" to command header
- Multiple commands separated by semicolons ";"
Data Formats:
- NR1: Integer (e.g., 123)
- NR2: Fixed point (e.g., 123.45)
- NR3: Floating point (e.g., +123.45E+00)
Response Terminators:
- Default: LF with EOI
- Optional: CR+LF (set via :TRANsmit:TERMinator)
Channel Numbering:
- Single: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Pairs: 12, 34, 45, 56
- Triples: 123, 456
Display Item Codes:
U=Voltage, I=Current, P=Active Power, S=Apparent Power,
Q=Reactive Power, PF=Power Factor, DEG=Phase Angle,
F=Frequency, IH=Integrated Current(Ah), WP=Integrated Power(Wh),
LF=Load Factor, PK=Peak, PM=Motor Power, EXT=External, EFF=Efficiency
Special Error Values in :MEASure? Response:
+6666.6E+99 = Display blank
+7777.7E+99 = Scaling error
+9999.9E+99 = Input over range
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GP-IB BUS COMMANDS (IEEE-488.1)
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GTL Go To Local - Returns device to local mode
LLO Local Lock Out - Disables LOCAL key on device
DCL Device Clear - Initializes communication buffer (all devices)
SDC Selected Device Clear - Initializes communication buffer (selected)
GET Group Execute Trigger - Trigger sampling (same as *TRG, :HOLD)
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SECTION 1: IEEE-488.2 STANDARD COMMANDS
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*CLS
Clear status byte register (STB) and all event status registers.
*ESE <NR1>
Set the standard event status enable register (SESER).
<NR1> = 0-255 (bitmask)
*ESE?
Query the standard event status enable register.
Response: <NR1>
*ESE0 <NR1>
Set event status enable register 0. <NR1> = 0-255
*ESE0?
Query event status enable register 0. Response: <NR1>
*ESE1 <NR1>
Set event status enable register 1. <NR1> = 0-255
*ESE1?
Query event status enable register 1. Response: <NR1>
*ESE2 <NR1>
Set event status enable register 2. <NR1> = 0-255
*ESE2?
Query event status enable register 2. Response: <NR1>
*ESE[ch] <NR1>
Set event status enable register for channel.
[ch] = 11-16 (voltage/current ch1-6), 21-26 (frequency ch1-6)
<NR1> = 0-255
*ESE[ch]?
Query event status enable register for channel.
*ESEF <NR1>
Set event status enable register F (frequency). <NR1> = 0-255
*ESEF?
Query event status enable register F. Response: <NR1>
*ESR?
Query standard event status register (SESR). Clears on read.
Response: <NR1>
Bits: b7=PON, b6=URQ, b5=CME, b4=EXE, b3=DDE, b2=QYE, b1=RQC, b0=OPC
*ESR0?
Query event status register 0. Clears on read.
Bits: b7=SE(sampling event), b6=ST, b5=PE, b4=FE, b3=ST, b2=IE, b1=CE
*ESR1?
Query event status register 1. Clears on read.
Bits: b6-b1=O6-O1 (channel out of range), b0=OF (freq out of range)
*ESR2?
Query event status register 2. Clears on read.
*ESR[ch]?
Query event status register for channel. Clears on read.
[ch] = 11-16, 21-26
Bits: b5=OA, b4=OV, b2=HW, b1=HA, b0=HV
*ESRF?
Query event status register F (frequency). Clears on read.
Bits: b3=OC, b2=OB, b1=OA (freq channel out of range)
*IDN?
Query device identification.
Response: <manufacturer>,<model>,<serial>,<software version>
Example: "HIOKI,3193,123456,01.00"
*OPC
Operation complete. Sets OPC bit (b0) in SESR when all pending
operations are completed.
*OPC?
Query operation complete. Returns "1" when all pending operations done.
*OPT?
Query device option provision.
Response: 15 comma-separated fields describing installed units/options.
*RST
Reset/initialize all settings to factory defaults.
Note: Headers are set to OFF.
*SRE <NR1>
Set the service request enable register (SRER). <NR1> = 0-255
*SRE?
Query the service request enable register. Response: <NR1>
*STB?
Query status byte register.
Response: <NR1>
Bits: b6=MSS, b5=ESB, b4=MAV, b2=ESB2, b1=ESB1, b0=ESB0
*TRG
Trigger sampling once (same as GET bus command and :HOLD without data).
*TST?
Execute self-test and return result.
Response: <NR1> (0-31 bitmask, 0 = all OK)
Bits: b0=ROM, b1=RAM, b2=Backup RAM, b3=Calibration data, b4=Clock
*WAI
Wait until current sampling operation is fully completed before
processing next command.
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SECTION 2: DEVICE-SPECIFIC COMMANDS
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:AOUT - D/A Analog Output
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:AOUT <A,...(8 items)>
Set D/A output items. Up to 8 display item codes.
:AOUT?
Query D/A output items.
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:AVEraging - Signal Averaging
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:AVEraging:COEFficient <NR1>
Set averaging coefficient. <NR1> = 8, 16, 32, 64
:AVEraging:COEFficient?
Query averaging coefficient. Response: <NR1>
:AVEraging:MODE <mode>
Set averaging mode. <mode> = TIM | LIN | EXP | OFF
TIM = Time averaging, LIN = Linear averaging, EXP = Exponential averaging
:AVEraging:MODE?
Query averaging mode. Response: <TIM/LIN/EXP/OFF>
:AVEraging?
Query all averaging settings.
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:BACKlight - LCD Backlight
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:BACKlight <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable LCD backlight.
:BACKlight?
Query backlight state. Response: <ON/OFF>
:BACKlight:AUTO <NR1>
Set auto backlight off time. <NR1> = 0-99 (minutes, 0=disabled)
:BACKlight:AUTO?
Query auto backlight off time. Response: <NR1>
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:BEEPer - Beep Sound
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:BEEPer <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable beep sound.
:BEEPer?
Query beep state. Response: <ON/OFF>
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:CALCulate - Efficiency Calculation
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:CALCulate[n]:DENominator <A,...>
Set efficiency denominator (input power items).
[n] = 1, 2, or 3 (efficiency formula number)
<A> = Display item codes (e.g., P1, P12, P123)
:CALCulate[n]:DENominator?
Query efficiency denominator.
:CALCulate[n]:NUMerator <A,...>
Set efficiency numerator (output power items).
[n] = 1, 2, or 3
:CALCulate[n]:NUMerator?
Query efficiency numerator.
:CALCulate[n]?
Query full efficiency formula settings for formula [n].
Efficiency = (NUMerator / DENominator) x 100%
Example for MPPT testing:
:CALC1:NUM P2 (output power on Ch2)
:CALC1:DEN P1 (input power on Ch1)
-> EFF1 = P2/P1 x 100%
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:CLOCK - System Clock
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:CLOCK <year,month,day,hour,min,sec>
Set the system clock.
:CLOCK?
Query the system clock.
Response: <year,month,day,hour,min,sec>
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:COUPling - Input Coupling Mode
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:COUPling[ch] <mode>
Set input coupling mode for channel.
[ch] = 1-6
<mode> = AC | DC | ACDC
:COUPling[ch]?
Query input coupling mode. Response: <AC/DC/ACDC>
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:CURRent - Current Measurement Settings
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:CURRent[ch]:AUTO <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable current auto ranging.
[ch] = 1-6
:CURRent[ch]:AUTO?
Query current auto ranging state. Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>
:CURRent[ch]:MEAN <ON/OFF>
Set rectifier type (MEAN/RMS) of the current range.
[ch] = 1-6
ON = MEAN measurement, OFF = RMS measurement
:CURRent[ch]:MEAN?
Query rectifier type of current range. Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>
:CURRent[ch]:RANGe <NR1>
Set current range for the specified input unit.
[ch] = 1-6
<NR1> values depend on input unit type (clamp sensor model).
:CURRent[ch]:RANGe?
Query current range. Response: [ch] <NR1>
:CURRent[ch]?
Query all current settings for channel.
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:DATAout - Data Output (FDD/Printer)
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:DATAout:FD <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable floppy disk data output.
:DATAout:FD?
Query floppy disk output state. Response: <ON/OFF>
:DATAout:PRINter <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable printer data output.
:DATAout:PRINter?
Query printer output state. Response: <ON/OFF>
:DATAout:ITEM?
Query all output items configured for FDD/printer.
:DATAout:ITEM:ALLClear
Clear all output items.
:DATAout:ITEM:EFFiciency <NR1>
Set efficiency output items. <NR1> = bitmask (b0=EFF1, b1=EFF2, b2=EFF3)
:DATAout:ITEM:EFFiciency?
Query efficiency output items. Response: <NR1>
:DATAout:ITEM:EXTernalin <NR1>
Set external input output items. <NR1> = bitmask (b0=EXTA, b1=EXTB, b2=PM)
:DATAout:ITEM:EXTernalin?
Query external input output items. Response: <NR1>
:DATAout:ITEM:FREQuency <NR1>
Set frequency output items. <NR1> = bitmask (b0=FA, b1=FB, b2=FC)
:DATAout:ITEM:FREQuency?
Query frequency output items. Response: <NR1>
:DATAout:ITEM:INTEGrate <NR1,...(10 items)>
Set integration output items (10 bitmask values, see manual p.148).
:DATAout:ITEM:INTEGrate?
Query integration output items.
:DATAout:ITEM:LOADfactor <NR1,...(2 items)>
Set load factor output items (2 bitmask values).
:DATAout:ITEM:LOADfactor?
Query load factor output items.
:DATAout:ITEM:NORMal <NR1,...(8 items)>
Set normal measurement output items (8 bitmask values for U,I,P,S,Q,PF,DEG,PK).
:DATAout:ITEM:NORMal?
Query normal measurement output items.
:DATAout:ITEM:SUM <NR1,...(7 items)>
Set SUM value output items (7 bitmask values).
:DATAout:ITEM:SUM?
Query SUM value output items.
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:DEMAg - Degauss Current Sensor
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:DEMAg <A,...>
Degauss (demagnetize) current sensors.
<A> = I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, I6
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:DISPlay - Display Control
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:DISPlay?
Query current screen display.
Response: <DETAIL [1-6] / INTEGRATE [1-6] / MAGNIFY [1-6] /
SELECT [4/8/16] / EXTERNALIN / EFFICIENCY>
:DISPlay:DETail[ch] <A,...>
Set detail display items for channel. [ch] = 1-6
:DISPlay:DETail[ch]?
Query detail display items. Response: [ch] <A,...>
:DISPlay:EFFiciency
Switch to efficiency display screen.
:DISPlay:EXTernalin
Switch to external input display screen.
:DISPlay:INTEGrate[ch]
Switch to integration screen for channel. [ch] = 1-6
:DISPlay:MAGnify[ch] <A,...>
Set magnified display items for channel. [ch] = 1-6
:DISPlay:MAGnify[ch]?
Query magnified display items.
:DISPlay:SELect[No] <A,...>
Set selection screen items.
[No] = 4, 8, or 16 (number of items to display)
<A> = display item codes (4, 8, or 16 items respectively)
:DISPlay:SELect[No]?
Query selection screen items.
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:EXTernalin - External Signal Input (9603 Unit)
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:EXTernalin[ch]:RANGe <NR1>
Set voltage range for 9603 external input. [ch] = A or B
<NR1> = 1, 5, or 10 (Volts)
:EXTernalin[ch]:RANGe?
Query voltage range. Response: [ch] <1/5/10>
:EXTernalin[ch]:SCALe <NR1>
Set scaling value for 9603. [ch] = A or B
<NR1> = 0.0001 to 99999
:EXTernalin[ch]:SCALe?
Query scaling value. Response: [ch] <NR1>
:EXTernalin[ch]:UNIT <units>
Set units for 9603 channel. [ch] = A or B
<units> = V, Nm, mNm, kNm, kgfm, kgfcm, rpm
:EXTernalin[ch]:UNIT?
Query units. Response: [ch] <units>
:EXTernalinB:PULSe <ON/OFF>
Set channel B of 9603 to pulse input mode.
Note: When ON, freq measurement source fc is set to channel B of 9603.
:EXTernalinB:PULSe?
Query pulse input mode. Response: <ON/OFF>
:EXTernalin[ch]?
Query all settings for 9603 channel.
Response: [ch] <range>,<scale>,<units>,<ON/OFF>
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:FD - Floppy Disk
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:FD:MANual
Save data to floppy disk manually.
Note: :DATAout:FD must be ON. Items set by :DATAout:ITEM command.
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:FREQuency - Frequency Measurement
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:FREQuency[ch]:AUTO <ON/OFF>
Set auto ranging for frequency measurement. [ch] = A, B, or C
:FREQuency[ch]:AUTO?
Query auto ranging. Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>
:FREQuency[ch]:RANGe <NR1>
Set frequency range. [ch] = A, B, or C
<NR1> = 50, 500, 5E+3, 5E+4, 2E+6 (Hz)
:FREQuency[ch]:RANGe?
Query frequency range. Response: [ch] <NR1>
:FREQuency[ch]:SOURce <A>
Set frequency measurement source. [ch] = A, B, or C
<A> = U1-U6, I1-I6
Note: If external input ch B is pulse mode, freq ch C source is forced to EXTB.
:FREQuency[ch]:SOURce?
Query frequency source. Response: [ch] <A>
:FREQuency[ch]?
Query all frequency channel settings.
Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>,<range>,<source>
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:HEADer - Response Headers
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:HEADer <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable response message headers.
Note: Headers are disabled (OFF) at power on, after reset by input, after *RST.
:HEADer?
Query header state. Response: <ON/OFF>
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:HOLD - Display Hold / Trigger
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:HOLD <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable display hold.
When in hold mode and sent without data portion, triggers a single update
(same as GET and *TRG).
:HOLD?
Query hold state. Response: <ON/OFF>
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:INTEGrate - Integration Control
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:INTEGrate:RESEt
Reset all integration values (all channels).
Note: Error if any channel is currently integrating.
:INTEGrate:STARt [ch]
Start integration. [ch] = 1-6 (specific channel) or omit for all channels.
Note: Integration items set by :DISPlay:INTEGrate[ch].
:INTEGrate:STOP [ch]
Stop integration. [ch] = 1-6 (specific channel) or omit for all channels.
Note: If no channel specified, stops ALL channels even if started per-channel.
:INTEGrate?
Query channels currently integrating.
Response: channel numbers (e.g., "1,2,3") or "0" if none.
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:INTERval - Interval Time Control
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:INTERval:CONTrol <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable interval time control.
:INTERval:CONTrol?
Query interval control state. Response: <ON/OFF>
:INTERval:TIME <hour,min,sec>
Set interval time.
hour = 00-99, min = 00-59, sec = 00-50 (10-second steps)
:INTERval:TIME?
Query interval time. Response: <hour,min,sec>
:INTERval?
Query all interval settings. Response: <ON/OFF>,<hour,min,sec>
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:KEYLock - Front Panel Key Lock
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:KEYLock <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable key lock (all front panel keys).
Note: Released when switching from local to remote mode.
:KEYLock?
Query key lock state. Response: <ON/OFF>
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:LANGuage - Display Language
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:LANGuage <ENGlish/JAPanese>
Set display language.
:LANGuage?
Query display language. Response: <ENGlish/JAPanese>
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:LPF - Low-Pass Filter
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:LPF[ch] <NR1>
Set low-pass filter cutoff frequency.
[ch] = 1-6
<NR1> = 0 (off), 500, 5E+3 (5kHz), 3E+5 (300kHz)
Note: Ignored if channel is in DC coupling mode.
:LPF[ch]?
Query LPF setting. Response: [ch] <NR1>
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:MATH - Calculation Type
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:MATH <NR1>
Set calculation type for apparent and reactive power.
<NR1> = 1, 2, or 3
Note: Applies to all channels simultaneously.
:MATH?
Query calculation type. Response: <1/2/3>
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:MEASure - Measurement Data Query (CRITICAL COMMAND)
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:MEASure:ITEM <A>
Set default items for :MEASure? query in default mode.
<A> = Display item codes (e.g., U1,I1,P1,U2,I2,P2,EFF1)
:MEASure:ITEM?
Query all default measurement items.
:MEASure:ITEM:ALLClear
Clear all default measurement items.
:MEASure:ITEM:EFFiciency <NR1>
Set efficiency items for :MEASure? default mode.
<NR1> = 0-7 bitmask (b0=EFF1, b1=EFF2, b2=EFF3)
:MEASure:ITEM:EFFiciency?
Query efficiency items. Response: <NR1>
:MEASure:ITEM:EXTernalin <NR1>
Set external input items. <NR1> = 0-7 (b0=EXTA, b1=EXTB, b2=PM)
:MEASure:ITEM:EXTernalin?
Query external input items. Response: <NR1>
:MEASure:ITEM:FREQuency <NR1>
Set frequency items. <NR1> = 0-7 (b0=F1, b1=F2, b2=F3)
:MEASure:ITEM:FREQuency?
Query frequency items. Response: <NR1>
:MEASure:ITEM:INTEGrate <NR1,...(10 items)>
Set integration items (10 bitmask values).
Bit mapping (per value):
1: PIH1-PIH6 (positive integrated current)
2: MIH1-MIH6 (negative integrated current)
3: IH1-IH6 (total integrated current)
4: PWP1-PWP6 (positive integrated power)
5: MWP1-MWP6 (negative integrated power)
6: WP1-WP6 (total integrated power)
7: PWP12-PWP456 (positive sum integrated power)
8: MWP12-MWP456 (negative sum integrated power)
9: WP12-WP456 (total sum integrated power)
10: TIME (elapsed integration time)
:MEASure:ITEM:INTEGrate?
Query integration items.
:MEASure:ITEM:LOADfactor <NR1,...(2 items)>
Set load factor items (2 bitmask values).
Bit mapping:
1: LF1-LF6 (per channel)
2: LF12-LF456 (sum groups)
:MEASure:ITEM:LOADfactor?
Query load factor items.
:MEASure:ITEM:NORMal <NR1,...(8 items)>
Set per-channel measurement items (8 bitmask values).
Bit mapping (each value, b0-b5 = ch1-ch6):
1: U1-U6 (voltage)
2: I1-I6 (current)
3: P1-P6 (active power)
4: S1-S6 (apparent power)
5: Q1-Q6 (reactive power)
6: PF1-PF6 (power factor)
7: DEG1-DEG6 (phase angle)
8: PK1-PK6 (peak value)
:MEASure:ITEM:NORMal?
Query per-channel items.
:MEASure:ITEM:SUM <NR1,...(7 items)>
Set SUM value items (7 bitmask values).
Bit mapping (b0-b5 = ch pairs/triples: 12,34,56,123,456,45):
1: U (voltage sums)
2: I (current sums)
3: P (power sums)
4: S (apparent power sums)
5: Q (reactive power sums)
6: PF (power factor sums)
7: DEG (phase angle sums)
:MEASure:ITEM:SUM?
Query SUM value items.
:MEASure? [<A,...(up to 70 items)>]
*** PRIMARY MEASUREMENT DATA QUERY ***
Two modes:
Default mode: :MEASure? (no parameters - uses items set by :MEASure:ITEM)
Specification mode: :MEASure? U1,I1,P1,U2,I2,P2,EFF1
Available items for specification mode:
Voltage: U1-U6, U12, U34, U56, U45, U123, U456
Current: I1-I6, I12, I34, I56, I45, I123, I456
Power: P1-P6, P12, P34, P56, P45, P123, P456
Apparent: S1-S6, S12, S34, S56, S45, S123, S456
Reactive: Q1-Q6, Q12, Q34, Q56, Q45, Q123, Q456
PF: PF1-PF6, PF12, PF34, PF56, PF45, PF123, PF456
Phase: DEG1-DEG6, DEG12, DEG34, DEG56, DEG45, DEG123, DEG456
Peak: PK1-PK6
Frequency: FA, FB, FC
External: EXTA, EXTB, PM
Efficiency: EFF1, EFF2, EFF3
Integrated Current: PIH1-PIH6, MIH1-MIH6, IH1-IH6
Integrated Power: PWP1-PWP6, MWP1-MWP6, WP1-WP6
PWP12-PWP456, MWP12-MWP456, WP12-WP456
PWP45, MWP45, WP45
Load Factor: LF1-LF6, LF12, LF34, LF56, LF45, LF123, LF456
Time: TIME
Response format (NR3): +123.456E+00
Mantissa: 6 digits with decimal point
Exponent: 2 digits
Integration values: 8 digits mantissa
With headers ON: header1) <value1> (header2) <value2> ...
With headers OFF: <value1> <value2> ...
Up to 70 items can be queried at once.
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:MODE - Wiring Mode
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:MODE <mode>
Set wiring mode.
<mode> = 1P2W | 1P3W | 3P3W | 3V3A | 3P4W
Valid configurations (by channel count):
1) All 1P2W
2) Ch1-2: 1P3W/3P3W, Ch3-6: 1P2W
3) Ch1-3: 1P3W/3P3W, Ch4-6: 1P2W (or Ch4-6: 1P3W/3P3W)
4) Ch1-3: 1P3W/3P3W, Ch4-6: 1P3W/3P3W
5) Ch1-3: 3V3A/3P4W, Ch4-6: 1P2W
6) Ch1-3: 3V3A/3P4W, Ch4-6: 1P3W/3P3W
7) Ch1-3: 3V3A/3P4W, Ch4-6: 3V3A/3P4W
:MODE?
Query wiring mode. Response: <mode>
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:PEAKhold - Peak Value Hold
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:PEAKhold <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable peak value hold function.
Note: Cannot be used during time averaging.
:PEAKhold?
Query peak hold state. Response: <ON/OFF>
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:PHF - Phase Polarity Discrimination Filter
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:PHF[ch] <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable polarity detection stabilization filter.
[ch] = 1-6
Note: When :MATH is set to 1, this command is executed.
:PHF[ch]?
Query PHF setting. Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>
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:PRINt - Printer Control
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:PRINt:FEED
Feed paper.
:PRINt:HCOPy
Output screen display to printer.
:PRINt:HELP
Print unit settings in HELP mode.
:PRINt:MANual
Execute manual printing (same as pressing PRINT key).
Note: If :DATAout:PRINter is ON, execution error occurs.
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:RESPonse - Response Speed
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:RESPonse <speed>
Set measurement response speed.
<speed> = FAST | MID | SLOW
Note: Applies to entire 3193 unit (all channels).
:RESPonse?
Query response speed. Response: <FAST/MID/SLOW>
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:RTC - Real Time Count (Sampling Count)
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:RTC:COUNt <NR1>
Set sampling count for event generation.
<NR1> = 0-10000 (0 = disabled)
Note: 3193 performs 8 samples/second. Setting to 8 = event every 1 second.
When count reached, bit 7 of ESR0 is set.
:RTC:COUNt?
Query sampling count. Response: <0-10000>
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:RS232c - RS-232C Settings (RS-232C interface only)
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:RS232c:ANSWer <ON/OFF>
Set execution confirmation message (RS-232C only).
Error: Execution error when using GP-IB interface.
:RS232c:ANSWer?
Query confirmation message setting. Response: <ON/OFF>
:RS232c:ERRor?
Query RS-232C communication error info. Response: <0-7>
Bits: b0=Parity, b1=Framing, b2=Overrun
:RS232c:HANDshake <mode>
Set RS-232C handshake. <mode> = X | HARD | OFF
Error: Execution error when using GP-IB interface.
:RS232c:HANDshake?
Query handshake setting.
:RS232c?
Query all RS-232C settings.
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:SCALe - Scaling (PT/CT/SC Ratios)
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:SCALe[ch]:CONTrol <ON/OFF>,<ON/OFF>,<ON/OFF>
Enable/disable PT, CT, SC ratio scaling.
[ch] = 1-6 (use lowest channel in combination)
Three ON/OFF values for: PT, CT, SC respectively.
:SCALe[ch]:CONTrol?
Query scaling control. Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>,<ON/OFF>,<ON/OFF>
:SCALe[ch]:CT <NR2>
Set CT (current transformer) ratio.
[ch] = 1-6, <NR2> = 0.0001 to 10000
Note: :SCALe:CONTrol CT must be ON for this to take effect.
:SCALe[ch]:CT?
Query CT ratio. Response: [ch] <NR2>
:SCALe[ch]:PT <NR2>
Set PT (potential transformer) ratio.
[ch] = 1-6, <NR2> = 0.0001 to 10000
:SCALe[ch]:PT?
Query PT ratio. Response: [ch] <NR2>
:SCALe[ch]:SC <NR2>
Set SC (scaling) ratio.
[ch] = 1-6, <NR2> = 0.0001 to 10000
:SCALe[ch]:SC?
Query SC ratio. Response: [ch] <NR2>
:SCALe[ch]?
Query all scaling settings for channel.
Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>,<ON/OFF>,<ON/OFF>,<NR2>,<NR2>,<NR2>
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:STARt - Start All Timer Operations
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:STARt
Start all timer settings at beginning of a cycle.
Same as pressing START/STOP key.
Starts: Synchronized control, Integration, Time averaging, FD/Printer output.
Note: After executing, integration is always operative and settings are locked.
To change range: execute :INTEGrate:RESEt after :STOP.
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:STOP - Stop All Timer Operations
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:STOP
Stop all timer settings at beginning of a cycle.
Same as pressing START/STOP key.
Note: Follow with :INTEGrate:RESEt to prevent 10,000 hour limit error.
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:STIMe - Real Time Control (Scheduled Start/Stop)
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:STIMe:CONTrol <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable real time control.
Note: Ignored if timer control is ON. Use :STARt to start, :STOP to stop.
:STIMe:CONTrol?
Query real time control state. Response: <ON/OFF>
:STIMe:STARTtime <year,month,day,hour,min>
Set start time for real time control.
year=00-99, month=1-12, day=1-31, hour=0-23, min=0-59
:STIMe:STARTtime?
Query start time. Response: <year,month,day,hour,min>
:STIMe:STOPTime <year,month,day,hour,min>
Set stop time for real time control.
:STIMe:STOPTime?
Query stop time. Response: <year,month,day,hour,min>
:STIMe?
Query all real time control settings.
Response: <ON/OFF>,<start_year,month,day,hour,min>,<stop_year,month,day,hour,min>
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:TIMER - Timer Control
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:TIMER:CONTrol <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable timer control.
Note: Use :STARt to start, :STOP to stop. Max 10000 hours.
:TIMER:CONTrol?
Query timer control state. Response: <ON/OFF>
:TIMER:TIME <hour,min>
Set timer duration. hour=0-10000, min=0-59
:TIMER:TIME?
Query timer duration. Response: <hour,min>
:TIMER?
Query all timer settings. Response: <ON/OFF>,<hour,min>
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:TRANsmit - Response Message Format
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:TRANsmit:COLumn <NR1>
Set numerical data format for :MEASure? response.
<NR1> = 0 or 1
0 = Leading zeros omitted from NR3 mantissa (e.g., +1.234E+02)
1 = Fixed column width, leading zeros kept (e.g., +001.234E+02)
:TRANsmit:COLumn?
Query numerical data format. Response: <0/1>
:TRANsmit:SEParator <NR1>
Set message unit separator for response messages.
<NR1> = 0 (semicolon ";") or 1 (comma ",")
Note: When headers are ON, separator always appears as semicolon.
:TRANsmit:SEParator?
Query separator setting. Response: <0/1>
:TRANsmit:TERMinator <NR1>
Set data terminator for response messages.
<NR1> = 0 (LF) or 1 (CR+LF)
Note: EOI is always output alongside LF. Initialized to 1 (CR+LF) at power on.
Not affected by *RST.
:TRANsmit:TERMinator?
Query terminator setting. Response: <NR1>
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:VOLTage - Voltage Measurement Settings
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:VOLTage[ch]:AUTO <ON/OFF>
Enable or disable voltage auto ranging.
[ch] = 1-6
:VOLTage[ch]:AUTO?
Query voltage auto ranging. Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>
:VOLTage[ch]:MEAN <ON/OFF>
Set rectifier type (MEAN/RMS) of voltage range.
[ch] = 1-6
ON = MEAN measurement, OFF = RMS measurement
:VOLTage[ch]:MEAN?
Query rectifier type. Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>
:VOLTage[ch]:RANGe <NR1>
Set voltage range.
[ch] = 1-6
<NR1> depends on input unit:
9600: 6, 15, 30, 60, 150, 300, 600, 1000
9601: 60, 150, 300, 600, 1000
9602: 6, 15, 30, 60, 150, 300, 600
:VOLTage[ch]:RANGe?
Query voltage range. Response: [ch] <NR1>
:VOLTage[ch]?
Query all voltage settings for channel.
Response: [ch] <ON/OFF>,<ON/OFF>,<NR1> (auto, mean, range)
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:WAVEpeak - Waveform Peak Measurement
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:WAVEpeak[ch] <U/I>
Select whether waveform peak measurement applies to voltage or current.
[ch] = 1-6
<U/I> = U (voltage) or I (current)
Note: With single input unit, only one of voltage/current can be selected.
:WAVEpeak[ch]?
Query waveform peak setting. Response: [ch] <U/I>
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SECTION 3: STATUS REGISTER BIT DEFINITIONS
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Status Byte Register (STB) - Read with *STB?
Bit 7: Unused
Bit 6: SRQ/MSS (Service Request / Master Summary Status)
Bit 5: ESB (Event Status Bit - SESR summary)
Bit 4: MAV (Message Available in output queue)
Bit 3: Unused
Bit 2: ESB2 (Event Status Register 2 summary)
Bit 1: ESB1 (Event Status Register 1 summary)
Bit 0: ESB0 (Event Status Register 0 summary)
Standard Event Status Register (SESR) - Read with *ESR?
Bit 7: PON (Power On)
Bit 6: URQ (User Request)
Bit 5: CME (Command Error)
Bit 4: EXE (Execution Error)
Bit 3: DDE (Device Dependent Error)
Bit 2: QYE (Query Error)
Bit 1: RQC (Request Control)
Bit 0: OPC (Operation Complete)
Event Status Register 0 (ESR0) - Read with *ESR0?
Bit 7: SE (Sampling Event - RTC count reached)
Bit 6: ST (Start key pressed)
Bit 5: PE (Printer error)
Bit 4: FE (FDD error)
Bit 3: ST (Stop - timer/integration stopped)
Bit 2: IE (Integration error)
Bit 1: CE (Clock error)
Bit 0: Unused
Event Status Register 1 (ESR1) - Read with *ESR1?
Bit 6: O6 (Channel 6 out of range)
Bit 5: O5 (Channel 5 out of range)
Bit 4: O4 (Channel 4 out of range)
Bit 3: O3 (Channel 3 out of range)
Bit 2: O2 (Channel 2 out of range)
Bit 1: O1 (Channel 1 out of range)
Bit 0: OF (Frequency out of range)
Event Status Register per Channel (ESR[ch]) - Read with *ESR[ch]?
[ch] = 11-16 (input channels), 21-26 (frequency channels)
Bit 5: OA (Over range - current)
Bit 4: OV (Over range - voltage)
Bit 2: HW (Watt integration overflow)
Bit 1: HA (Amp-hour integration overflow)
Bit 0: HV (Volt integration overflow)
Event Status Register F (ESRF) - Read with *ESRF?
Bit 3: OC (Frequency channel C out of range)
Bit 2: OB (Frequency channel B out of range)
Bit 1: OA (Frequency channel A out of range)
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SECTION 4: QUICK REFERENCE FOR SOLAR MPPT EFFICIENCY TESTING
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Typical setup: 1P2W mode, Ch1 = Solar panel input, Ch2 = MPPT output
--- Initial Configuration ---
*RST Reset to defaults
:MODE 1P2W Set single-phase 2-wire mode
:HEADer OFF Disable response headers for easy parsing
:TRANsmit:SEParator 1 Use comma separator
:TRANsmit:COLumn 1 Fixed column width for consistent parsing
--- Set Voltage/Current Ranges ---
:VOLTage1:AUTO ON Auto-range voltage Ch1
:VOLTage2:AUTO ON Auto-range voltage Ch2
:CURRent1:AUTO ON Auto-range current Ch1
:CURRent2:AUTO ON Auto-range current Ch2
--- Configure Efficiency Calculation ---
:CALCulate1:NUMerator P2 Numerator = Output power (Ch2)
:CALCulate1:DENominator P1 Denominator = Input power (Ch1)
-> EFF1 = (P2 / P1) x 100%
--- Set Up Measurement Query Items ---
:MEASure:ITEM:ALLClear Clear all default items
:MEASure:ITEM:NORMal 3,3,3,0,0,0,0,0 U1,U2,I1,I2,P1,P2
:MEASure:ITEM:EFFiciency 1 Include EFF1
--- Read Measurements ---
:MEASure? Read all configured items (default mode)
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:MEASure? U1,I1,P1,U2,I2,P2,EFF1 Specific items (specification mode)
--- Single Trigger Mode ---
:HOLD ON Enable hold mode
*TRG Trigger single measurement
*WAI Wait for completion
:MEASure? U1,I1,P1,U2,I2,P2,EFF1 Read values
--- Continuous Polling ---
:RTC:COUNt 8 Event every 1 second (8 samples/sec)
*ESE0 128 Enable SE bit (sampling event) in ESE0
*SRE 1 Enable ESB0 in SRE for service request
-> Poll *STB? and read :MEASure? when ready
--- Integration (Energy Totals) ---
:INTEGrate:RESEt Reset integration counters
:INTEGrate:STARt Start integration on all channels
... (wait for test duration) ...
:INTEGrate:STOP Stop integration
:MEASure? WP1,WP2,IH1,IH2,TIME Read integrated Wh, Ah, and elapsed time
--- Device Identification ---
*IDN? Verify instrument identity
*OPT? Check installed input units
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END OF COMMAND REFERENCE
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