Additional Basics on Remote Control
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MINimum
and
MAXimum
denote the minimum and maximum value.
Example:
VOLT:PROT? MAX
Returns the maximum numeric value.
Boolean parameters
Boolean parameters represent two states:
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On
(logically true), is represented by "On" or the numeric value "1"
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Off
(logically false), is represented by "Off" or the numeric value "0"
The instrument returns the numerical value when queried.
Example:
OUTP:STAT ON
OUTP:STAT?
Response: 1
Overview of Syntax Elements
The following table provides an overview of the syntax elements:
Table A-3: Syntax Elements
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A colon separates the mnemonics of a command.
,
A comma separates several parameters of a command.
?
A question mark forms a query.
*
An asterisk marks a common command.
"
Quotation marks introduce a string and terminate it.
A whitespace (ASCII-Code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g. blank) separates the header from the
parameters.
Responses to Queries
You can query each setting command by adding a question mark. According to SCPI,
the responses to queries are partly subject to stricter rules than in the standard IEEE
488.2.
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The requested parameter is transmitted without a header.
VOLTage:PROTection:MODE?
Response: "measured"
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Maximum values, minimum values and all other quantities that are requested via a
special text parameter are returned as numeric values.
VOLT:PROT? MAX
Response: 32.500
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Boolean values are returned as 0 (for Off) and 1 (for On).
OUTPut:STATe?
Messages and Command Structure
