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Various messages are supported for controlling the instrument through the inter-
faces.
Messages can be either program messages, sent from the PC to the instrument,
or response messages, sent from the instrument to the PC.
Message types are further categorized as follows:
Program
Messages
Program messages can be either Command messages or Query messages.
• Command messages
Instructions to control the instrument, such as to change settings or reset
Example: (instruction to set the measurement range)
:RESISTANCE:RANGE 100E-3
• Query messages
Requests for responses relating to results of operation or measurement, or
the state of instrument settings.
Example: (request for the current measurement range)
:RESISTANCE:RANGE?
See
For details: See Section "Headers" (
8.4 Communication Methods
Model BT3564
Program messages
Response messages
Program messages
Response messages
Messages
Command message
Query message
Message Format
Header portion
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Data portion
Header portion
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