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Software Command and Control Interface
Command Structure
The DCS400/800 uses an SCPI-like interface where commands are a series of readable strings with
parameters separated by commas. The strings must be terminated by a semicolon (‘;’) for proper
operation.
Commands can be sent in an ASCII format by specifying the IP Address and correct port number for
either TCP/IP or UDP.
Commands with a parameter
Commands that require a parameter have it separated by a comma.
Example: “SET:PULSE:WIDTH:CHANNEL1, 100;”
Where “SET:PULSE:WIDTH:CHANNEL1,” is the command and “100” is the parameter.
Commands without a parameter
If the command has no parameter, the command simply ends with a semicolon.
Example: “*IDN?;”