How to turn DL3021 off via SCPI/LXI

In order to turn off the DL3021 electronic load (as in: disable any constant current/resistance/voltage/power function) via LXI, run the following command:

dl3021_scpi_commands.txt
:SOURCE:INPUT:STATE Off

PyVISA example

For more info, see PyVISA Rigol DL3021 via LXI (TCP SCPI) example

dl3021_lxi_example.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3

rm = pyvisa.ResourceManager()
inst = rm.open_resource("TCPIP0::192.168.178.112::INSTR")
# Query if instrument is present
# Prints e.g. "RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES,DL3021,DL3A204800938,00.01.05.00.01"
print(inst.query("*IDN?"))

# Turn electronic load off
inst.write(":SOURCE:INPUT:STATE Off")

 


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