
Remote Operation
Using Commands
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Command Syntax
The following syntax rules apply to all the remote commands. Information about syntax
of response messages is also given.
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Parameter Syntax Rules
Table 5-9 lists the vocabulary of units accepted in command parameters and used in
responses. All commands and units may be entered in UPPER or lower case.
Table 5-9. Units Accepted in Parameters and Used in Responses
Units
Meaning
HZ
Frequency in units of hertz
KHZ
Frequency in units of kilohertz
MHZ, MAHZ
Frequency in units of megahertz
GHZ
Gigahertz
UV
Volts in units of microvolts
MV
Volts in units of millivolts
V
Volts in units of volts
KV
Volts in units of kilovolts
PCT
Percent
PPM
Parts-per-million
DBM
Volts in units of decibels referenced to 1 milliwatt into 50
Ω
load
OHM
Resistance in units of ohms
KOHM
Kilohm
MOHM
Megohm
NS
Period in units of nanoseconds
US
Period in units of microseconds
MS
Period in units of milliseconds
S
Period in units of seconds
PS
Picoseconds
F
Capacitance in units of farads
PF
Picofarad
NF
Nanofarad
UF
Microfarad
MF
Millifarad
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