Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Programming X-Series Applications
How to Use this Manual
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X-Series Programming Options
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Hardware Connection Formats
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VISA Driver Options
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Agilent VEE Pro
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Programming Documentation Roadmap
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2 SCPI Programming Fundamentals
SCPI Language Basics
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Command Keywords, Separators and Syntax
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Creating Valid Commands
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Special Characters in Commands
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Parameters in Commands
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Variable Parameters
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Block Program Data
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Writing Multiple Commands on the Same Line
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SCPI Termination and Separator Syntax Examples
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Where to find X-Series SCPI Command Definitions
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Help System Features for SCPI Programmers
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Help System Contents Pane
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Help Topic Content
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List of SCPI Commands
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Simple SCPI Communication Methods
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Connecting to the X-Host Using VISA Connection Strings
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Left Sub-Instrument Connections
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Right Sub-Instrument Connections
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Distinguishing Between the Sub-Instruments
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Communicating SCPI Using Telnet
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Determining Instrument IP Address
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Enabling Telnet in Windows
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Communicating SCPI using Agilent Connection Expert
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Techniques for Improving Measurement Performance
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Turn off Display Updates
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Use Binary Data Format instead of ASCII
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