Hioki 9593-02, Manual

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6.4 Headers
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6.4 Headers
(1) Program message headers
There are three types of header: simple headers, compound headers, and
particular headers.
・ Simple header
A header consisting of a single word beginning with a letter.
Examples
:HEADer etc.
・
Compound header
A header consisting of a sequence of words separated by colons.
Examples
:CONFigure:CURRent , MEASure:RESistance? , etc.
・
Particular header
A header beggining with an asterisk (*) to indicate that it is a particular
command.
Examples
*RST
etc.
(2) Response message
Headers in response messages can be enabled or disabled by using the
"HEADer" command.
Example When test time is enabled:
:TIMER?
(Query message asking for the current enablement state of the test
time)
Response message when headers are on.
:TIMER _ ON
↑ ↑
:
Header portion
: Data portion
Response message when headers are off.
ON
Data portion only