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SCPI Syntax Conventions
Programming the counters through their LAN, USB, and GPIB interface is
achieved using the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI)
control language. A typical example of the SCPI language syntax is shown for the
following MEASure command:
MEASure:FREQuency? [{<expected>|MINimum|MAXimum|DEFault}
[,{<resolution>|MINimum|MAXimum|DEFault}]][,<channel>]]
The programming conventions are as follows.
Command Keywords and Abbreviated Commands
Command keywords (e.g.
MEASure
,
FREQuency?
) are separated by a colon (:).
Upper case letters indicate the abbreviated spelling of the keyword or parameter.
Either the abbreviated form or the entire command/parameter must be used.
Optional Keywords and Parameters
Optional (implied) keywords and parameters are indicated by square brackets
(e.g.
[,<channel>]
) and are not included when the command is sent. If an
optional parameter is not specified, a default value is used.
Separating Commands and Parameters and Linking SCPI Commands
A space must separate the last keyword and the first parameter. Commas (,)
separate multiple parameters. The ‘@’ symbol must precede each counter
channel number and parentheses must enclose each channel:
MEAS:FREQ:RAT? 5E6,(@2),(@1)