Programming Fundamentals
Command Categories
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Command Categories
The SCPI command falls into two categories:
•
Subsystem commands that simulate front panel keystrokes
•
Common commands that are unique and have no front
panel equivalent
Use a computer to control the instrument (but operate the
power/standby switch manually). Computer programming
procedures for the instrument involve selecting a
programming statement and then adding the specified
programming codes to that statement to achieve the desired
operating conditions.
For more specific command instructions, please refer to
“Command Reference,” on page 49
.