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7.3
SCPI Parameters
Many commands feature one or more parameters.
If a command supports more than one parameter, these parameters are separated by
a comma.
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7.3.1
Querying Numeric Values
When you query numeric values, the system returns a number.
Example:
CONFIGure:RELay:DELay? (@F02M11(14))
Queries the delay time setting of external relay
14, connected to module M11 in switch
unit F02. Return values are in the range of 0 to 255, equivalent with delay times of
0
ms to 12750
ms.
7.3.2
Boolean
Boolean parameters represent two states. The "ON" state (logically true) is represen-
ted by "ON" or a numeric value 1. The "OFF" state (logically untrue) is represented by
"OFF" or the numeric value 0. When you query Boolean parameters, the system
returns either the value 1 ("ON") or the value 0 ("OFF").
Example:
returns
1
.
7.3.3
Character Strings
Strings are alphanumeric characters and must be in straight quotation marks. You can
use a single quotation mark ( ' ) or a double quotation mark ( " ).
Example:
7.3.4
Block Data
Block data is a format which is suitable for the transmission of large amounts of data.
SCPI Parameters