Specifies the merge channel(s) to combine with a designated primary channel of an instrument in order to increase the maximum current you can source from the instrument.

Syntax

NIDCPOWER_ATTR_MERGED_CHANNELS

Numeric Value

Data Type

Access

Applies To

1150249

ViString

Read/Write

Channels

Remarks


Pass the primary channel as the channelName parameter when setting this attribute, and pass the merge channels as the value of this attribute.

Refer to the Merged Channels topic in your instrument user manual for more information about using merged channels.

Note

NI-DCPower uses the terms "source" and "output". However, while sinking with electronic loads and SMUs these correspond to "sinking" and "input", respectively.

Note

This attribute is not supported by all devices. Refer to Supported Attributes by Device for information about supported devices. Devices that do not support this attribute behave as if no channels were merged.

Default Value: Refer to Supported Attributes by Device for the default value by device.

Related Topics

Programming States