Hioki 9593-03, Instruction Manual

Page: 17 / 66

12
4.4 Headers
4.4 Headers
(l) Program message headers
There are three types of header: simple headers, compound headers, and
particular headers.
(2) Simple header
A header consisting of a single word beginning with a letter.
Examples :HEADer etc.
(3)
Compound header
A header consisting of a sequence of words separated by colons.
Examples :CONFigure:CURRent, MEASure:RESistance?, etc.
(4)
Particular header
A header beginning 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
↑ ↑
① ②
①:Header portion
②:Data portion
Response message when headers are off.
ON
Data portion only
HIOKI 9593C981-01