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Chapter 3 Programming Your Counter for Remote Operation

Using Multiple Commands

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When multiple subsystem commands are sent in one program message,

the first command is always referenced to the root node. Subsequent

commands, separated by “;”, are referenced to the same level as the

preceding command if no “:” is present immediately after the command

separator (the semicolon).

For example, sending :SENS:AVER:COUN 5; STAT ON is equivalent

to sending:

:SENS:AVER:COUN 5

:SENS:AVER:STAT ON

:SENS:AVER:COUN 5;:SENS:AVER:STAT ON

The “:” must be present to distinguish another root level command.

For example:

:SENS:AVER:COUN 5;:INIT:CONT OFF

is equivalent to sending:

:SENS:AVER:COUN 5

:INIT:CONT OFF

If the “:”(which is following the “;” and is in front of INIT) is omitted, the

Counter assumes that the second command is “:SENS:AVER:INIT:CONT

OFF” and generates a syntax error.