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RIGOL Chapter 1 SCPI Command Overview
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Syntax
The command line usually starts with a colon; the keywords are separated by colons, and following the
keywords are the parameter settings available. The command ending with a quotation mark indicates
querying a certain function. The keywords of the command and the first parameter is separated by a space.
For example,
:ACQuire:TYPE <type>
:ACQuire:TYPE?
ACQuire is the root keyword of the command, and TYPE is the second-level keyword. The command line
starts with a colon, and different levels of keywords are also separated by colons. <type> indicates a
settable parameter. The command ending with a quotation mark indicates querying a certain function. The
command keywords ":ACQuire:TYPE" and the parameter <type> are separated by a space.
In some commands with parameters, "," is often used to separate multiple parameters. For example,
:SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>.
Symbol Description
The following symbols are not sent with the commands.
1. Braces { }
The contents enclosed in the braces are parameter options, Parameters are usually separated by the
vertical bar "|". When using the command, you must select one of the parameters.
2. Vertical Bar |
The vertical bar is used to separate multiple parameters. When using the command, you must select
one of the parameters.
3. Square Brackets [ ]
The contents in the square brackets can be omitted.
4. Angle Brackets < >
The parameter enclosed in the angle brackets must be replaced by an effective value.
Parameter Type
1. Bool
The parameter can be set to ON, OFF, 1, or 0. For example,
:SYSTem:BEEPer <bool>
:SYSTem:BEEPer?
Wherein,
<bool> can be set to {{1|ON}|{0|OFF}}.
The query returns 1 or 0.
2. Discrete
The parameter can be any of the values listed. For example,
:ACQuire:TYPE <type>
:ACQuire:TYPE?
Wherein,
<type> can be set to NORMal, AVERages, or PEAK.
The query returns NORM, AVER, or PEAK.