In this section:
Programming syntax ................................................................ 5-1
Common commands ................................................................ 5-4
Introduction to SCPI language ................................................. 5-9
SCPI signal-oriented measurement commands ..................... 5-13
SCPI command subsystem reference .................................... 5-19
CALCulate subsystem ............................................................ 5-27
DISPlay subsystem ................................................................ 5-33
SENSe subsystem ................................................................. 5-34
SYSTem subsystem ............................................................... 5-65
TRIGger subsystem ............................................................... 5-67
Programming syntax
The information in this section describes syntax for both common commands and Standard
Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI). For information that is not described here, see the
IEEE-488.2 and SCPI standards.
Command format used in this manual
The format used to show commands in this manual is described in the following topics.
Command syntax
The command syntax shows most commands (and some parameters) as a mixture of upper and
lowercase letters. The uppercase letters indicate the abbreviated spelling for the command. For
shorter program lines, send the abbreviated form. For better program readability, send the long form.
For example, in the following syntax statement:
VOLTage[:DC]:RANGe {<range>|MINimum|MAXimum}
VOLT and VOLTAGE are both acceptable forms. You can use upper or lowercase letters. Therefore,
VOLTAGE, volt, and Volt are all acceptable. Other forms, such as VOL and VOLTAG, will generate
an error.
Section 5
Remote commands
