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SCPI Commands
The instrument complies with the rules and conventions of the present version of
SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments).
SCPI Language Conventions
Throughout this guide, the following conventions are used for SCPI command
syntax for remote interface programming:
– Braces ( { } ) enclose the parameter choices for a given command string. The
braces are not sent with the command string.
– A vertical bar ( | ) separates multiple parameter choices for a given command
string.
– Triangle brackets ( < > ) indicate that you must specify a value for the enclosed
parameter. The brackets are not sent with the command string.
– Some parameters are enclosed in square brackets ( [ ] ). This indicates that the
parameter is optional and can be omitted. The brackets are not sent with the
command string. If you do not specify a value for an optional parameter, the
instrument chooses a default value.
NOTE
For complete details on the SCPI commands, see the
Programmer’s Reference
Help file included on the Keysight 34980A
Product Reference CD
.
