SCPI.SYSTem.BACKlight

Object type

Property (Read-Write)

Syntax

SCPI.SYSTem.BACKlight = Status

Status = SCPI.SYSTem.BACKlight

Description

This command turns ON/OFF or return the status of the backlight of the LCD display.

Variable

Parameter

Status

Description

ON/OFF of the backlight

Data type

Boolean type (Boolean)

Range

Select from either of the following:

  • True or ON: Turns ON the backlight.

  • False or OFF: Turns OFF the backlight.

Preset value

True or ON

Examples

Dim BckLght As Boolean
SCPI.SYSTem.BACKlight = False
BckLght = SCPI.SYSTem.BACKlight

Equivalent key

System > Backlight

Equivalent SCPI command

Syntax

:SYSTem:BACKlight {ON|OFF|1|0}

:SYSTem:BACKlight?

Query response

{1|0}<newline><^END>

Example of use

10 OUTPUT 717;":SYST:BACK OFF"
20 OUTPUT 717;":SYST:BACK?"
30 ENTER 717;A