3.1. Module Management

Module Loading

After connecting a module, it must be loaded before it can be used. This is done by tapping the module’s Load button on the front panel. Modules can be safely connceted when the instrument is powered off and are loaded automatically when the instrument is powered on.

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Figure 3.1 Load module button

Before disconnecting a module, it must be unloaded. This is done by scrolling to the bottom of the front panel and tapping the module’s Unload button. Once the module is unloaded it can be safely physically disconnected. Modules can be safely disconnceted when the instrument is powered off.

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Figure 3.2 Unload and reset module buttons

SCPI Interface: SOURce#:LOAD SOURce#:UNLoad SENSe#:LOAD SENSe#:UNLoad

Module Names

You can provide your module with a name of your choice. This can be useful to track where specific modules are connected, for example “Hall Voltage.” To name your module, navigate to the module’s page and open the module information section. The name will be displayed on the front panel and can also be used to specify modules when connecting in scripting environments.

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Figure 3.3 Module detail view

SCPI Interface: SENSe#:NAME SOURce#:NAME

For example, with the python driver:

from lakeshore import SSMSystem

head = SSMSystem()
my_module = dut.get_measure_module_by_name('My Module')

Module Notes

The modules notes section alows you to add notes relevant to individual modules. These notes are stored on the module, and are not lost when the module is unloaded or physically disconnected. In this way, it is possible to store details related to specific measurements or experiments, contact information, or ownership details on the module. This information can be modified at any time by navigating to the module’s page and open the module information section. An abreviated version can be observed in the module information section, but up to 500 characters can be set and viewed by tapping on the setting.

SCPI Interface: SOURce#:NOTes SOURce#:NOTes? SENSe#:NOTes SENSe#:NOTes?