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Programming Reference
SCPI Instrument Command List
SCPI Instrument Command List
The following reference sections list the instrument commands in
alphabetical order. In addition to a command description, the attributes
of each command are described under the following headings. Not all of
these attributes are applicable to all commands. The commands are
conform to the IEEE 488.2 SCPI standard.
Command
Shows the short form of the command.
Long
Shows the long form of the command.
Form
Most commands can be used in different forms:
Parameter
The type of parameter, if any, accepted by the command. The minimum
and maximum value of numeric parameters can be accessed by the
option MINimum or MAXimum.
Parameter Suffix
The suffixes that may follow the parameter.
Functional
Coupling
Any other commands that are implicitly executed by the command.
Value Coupling
Any other parameter that is also changed by the command.
Range Coupling
Any other parameters whose valid ranges may be changed by the
command.
*RST value
The value/state following a *RST command.
Specified Limits
The specified limits of a parameter.
Absolute Limits
Some parameters can be programmed beyond their specified limits.
Example
Example programming statements.
Set
The command can be used to program the instrument
Query
The command can be used to interrogate the instru-
ment. Add a ? to the command if necessary.
Event
The command performs a one-off action.