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Chapter 10 “Command Reference”
This chapter provides the SCPI command reference for the Keysight E4981A. Each
command is fully described and ordered alphabetically based on its abbreviated name
format. Use the index to look up a SCPI command by its full syntax. To find a
command according to its function, refer to the “SCPI Command Table” on page 301.
This appendix contains the information required to adapt this manual to earlier
versions or configurations of the Keysight E4981A than that indicated by the current
printing date of this manual. The information in this manual applies directly to the
E4981A model that has the serial number prefix listed on the title page of this manual.
Appendix B “Information for Replacing 4268A, 4288A with E4981A”
This appendix describes information that is applicable when replacing the Keysight
4268A, 4288A with the Keysight E4981A. See the 4268A, 4288A Operation Manual
for detailed information on the 4268A, 4288A. See the E4981A Operation Manual and
other chapters of this manual (Programming Manual) for more detailed information on
Appendix C “Status Reporting System”
This appendix describes the status reporting system of the Keysight E4981A.
Appendix D “Operations when Overload, No Contact or Low C is Detected”
This appendix describes display output, GPIB/LAN/USB output, and handler
interface output when an overload, No contact or Low C is detected.
The Keysight E4981A provides error messages to indicate its operating status. This
appendix describes the error messages of the E4981A in order of error number. To
search for error messages alphabetically, refer to the Operation Manual.
