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Most command that require a numeric parameter(<n>) can also use the DEFault, MINi-
mum, and MAXimum parameters for the query form. These query forms are used to deter-
mine the *RST default value and the upper and lower limits for the fundamental command.
Examples:
:TRIGger:TIMer? DEFault Queries the *RST default value.
:TRIGger:TIMer? MINimum Queries the lowest allowable value.
:TRIGger:TIMer? MAXimum Queries the largest allowable value.
Case sensitivity
Common commands and SCPI commands are not case sensitive. You can use upper or
lower case and any case combination. Examples:
*RST = *rst
:DATA? = :data?
:SYSTem:PRESet = :system:preset
Long-form and short-form versions
A SCPI command word can be sent in its long-form or short-form version. The command
subsystem tables in Section 5 provide the in the long-form version. However, the short-form
version is indicated by upper case characters. Examples:
:SYSTem:PRESet long-form
:SYST:PRES short form
:SYSTem:PRES long-form and short-form combination
Note that each command word must be in long-form or short-form, and not something in
between. For example, :SYSTe:PRESe is illegal and will generate an error. The command
will not be executed.
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