Section 5: Introduction to SCPI commands
Model DMM7510 7½ Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter Reference Manual
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DMM7510-901-01 Rev. B / May 2015
Command name and summary table
Each instrument command description starts with the command name, followed by a table with
relevant information for each command. Definitions for the numbered items below are listed following
the figure.
1
Instrument command name
. Signals the beginning of the command description and is followed
by a brief description of what the command does.
2
Type of command
. Options are:
•
Command only
. There is a command but no query option for this command.
•
Command and query
. The command has both a command and query form.
•
Query only
. This command is a query.
3
Affected by
. Commands or actions that have a direct effect on the instrument command.
•
Recall settings.
If you send
*RCL
to recall the system settings, this setting is changed to the saved
value.
•
Instrument reset.
When you reset the instrument, this command is reset to its default value. Reset can
be done from the front panel or when you send
*RST
.
•
Power cycle.
When you power cycle the instrument, this command is reset to its default value.
•
Measure configuration list.
If you recall a measure configuration list, this setting changes to the stored
setting.
4
Where saved
. Indicates where the command settings reside once they are used on an
instrument. Options include:
•
Not saved.
Command is not saved and must be sent each time you use it.
•
Nonvolatile memory.
The command is stored in a storage area in the instrument where information is
saved even when the instrument is turned off.
•
Save settings.
This command is saved when you send the
*SAV
command.
•
Measure configuration list.
This command is stored in measure configuration lists.
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Default value:
Lists the default value for the command. The parameter values are defined in the
Usage or Details sections of the command description.
