Operating instructions

Language Dictionary

Introduction

This section gives the syntax and parameters for all the IEEE 488.2 common commands and HPSL commands used by the

electronic loads. It is assumed that you are familiar with the material in Chapters 2 and 3, which explain the terms, symbols,

and syntactical structures used here and provide an introduction to programming. You should also be familiar with the

Operation Overview and Remote Operation chapters in the electronic load Operating Manual that was shipped with the

electronic load. Those chapters explain how the electronic load functions and how to write simple programs to perform

basic functions from a controller.

Because the versatility of HPSL allows such freedom in programming, the programming examples show just simple

applications of the commands. With experience, you will find ways of combining simple statements into more complex

compound ones, or forming iterations within compound statements. Because HPSL functions are the same in all electronic

loads, the examples in this chapter are generic. If you send a command or query in a manner consistent with the syntax of

your programming language, then the statement or query will always perform the specified function.

Keywords

Keyword explanations use the “long form” of the word, but the short form is used in the examples. If you have any concern

that the meaning of a keyword in your program listing will not be obvious at some later time, then use the long form to help

make your program self-documenting.

Parameters

Most commands require a parameter and most queries will return a parameter. The range for a parameter may vary

according to the model of electronic load. For consistency, the examples and explanations use parameters for the Model

Agilent 6060A Electronic Load. However, these examples and explanations are valid for any electronic load. Parameters for

all current models can be found in Table 4-1 at the end of this chapter.

Related Commands

Where appropriate, related commands or queries are included. These are listed either because they are directly related by

function or because reading about them will clarify or enhance your understanding of the original command or query.

Order Of Presentation

All the electronic loads commands and queries are included in this dictionary. The dictionary is organized as follows:

• IEEE 488.2 common commands, in alphabetical order.

• Root level commands, in alphabetical order. These consist of:

 Single commands.

 Subsystems. The individual commands for a subsystem are listed in alphabetical order under the

subsystem.