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Chapter 2 Command Summary
Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Command Summary
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Agilent 53150A/151A/152A SCPI Subsystem Commands
SCPI Subsystem commands include all measurement functions and some
general-purpose functions. SCPI Subsystem Commands use a hierarchy
relationship between keywords that is indicated by a colon (:). For example,
in the SYST:ERR? query, the “:” between SYST and ERR? indicates ERR?
is subordinate to SYST.
Table 2-2 lists the SCPI Subsystem Commands in alphabetical order by
the command keyword. The table shows the Subsystem commands
hierarchical relationship, related parameters (if any), and any associated
information and comments.
CAUTION Not all commands have a query form. Unless otherwise stated in
Table 2-2, commands have both a command and a query form. Any
command in the table that is shown with a “?” at the end, is a “Query
Only” command.
Std/New Column
The Std/New column in Table 2-2 shows the status of the command with
respect to the SCPI standard. The “Std” commands operate as defined in
the SCPI standard and as defined in this guide.
The category of “New” consists of commands that could be:
• SCPI approved but are not yet in the SCPI manual
• Agilent approved and submitted for SCPI approval.
• Not approved at all.
The “New” commands operate as defined in this guide.
Parameter Form Column
Refer to the section titled “Parameter Types” on Page 3-16, “Programming
Your Counter for Remote Operation,” for descriptions of the different
parameter types (such as <Boolean>, <NRf>, <arbitrary block>, etc.).