Parameters
Parameter Types. The following table contains explanations and examples
of parameter types you might see later in this chapter.
Parameter Type
Explanations and Examples
Numeric
Accepts all commonly used decimal representations of number
including optional signs, decimal points, and scientific notation.
123, 123E2, -123, -1.23E2, .123, 1.23E-2, 1.23000E-01.
Special cases include MINimum, MAXimum, and DEFault.
Boolean
Represents a single binary condition that is either true or false.
ON, OFF, 1, 0
Discrete
Selects from a finite number of values. These parameters
use mnemonics to represent each valid setting.
An example is the TRIGger:SOURce <
source
> command where
source
can be BUS, EXT, HOLD, or IMM.
Optional Parameters. Parameters shown within square brackets ([ ]) are
optional parameters. (Note that the brackets are not part of the command
and are not sent to the instrument.) If you do not specify a value for an
optional parameter, the instrument chooses a default value. For example,
consider the
TRIGger:COUNt? [MIN | MAX]
command. If you send the
command without specifying a
MINimum
or
MAXimum
parameter, the
present
TRIGger:COUNt
value is returned. If you send the
MIN
parameter,
the command returns the minimum trigger count available. If you send the
MAX
parameter, the command returns the maximum trigger count available.
Be sure to place a space between the command and the parameter.
Linking Commands
Linking IEEE 488.2 Common Commands with SCPI Commands. Use
a semicolon between the commands. For example:
*RST;RES:OCOM ON
or
SAMP:SOUR TIM;*TRG
Linking Multiple SCPI Commands. Use both a semicolon and a colon
between the commands. For example:
SAMP:COUN 10;:SAMP:TIM 0.065
Table 5-1 lists the voltage and resistance ranges available for the
multimeter. Also shown are the associated resolution values, aperture
times, and integration times. You will be asked to refer to this table
throughout this chapter.
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