Instruction manual

Chapter 3 Programming Your Counter for Remote Operation

Introduction

3-4 Programming Guide

Where to Find Some Specific Information

• To Connect With the GPIB pg. 3-5

• Configuring the GPIB pg. 3-5

• IEEE 488.1 Interface Capabilities pg. 3-6

• To Connect With the RS-232 Serial Interface pg. 3-7

• Making an RS-232 Cable pg. 3-7

• Remote/Local Operation pg. 3-11

• Common Command Format pg. 3-12

• SCPI Command and Query Format pg. 3-12

• Abbreviated Commands pg. 3-14

• Optional Keyword pg. 3-14

• Parameter Types pg. 3-16

• Parameter Separator pg. 3-17

• Command Terminator pg. 3-18

• Program Messages pg. 3-19

• Response Messages pg. 3-21

Programming Examples

• Making a Frequency Measurement (BASIC) pg. 3-56

• Making a Frequency Measurement (QuickBASIC) pg. 3-57

• Making a Frequency Measurement (C) pg. 3-58