User Manual

Command Descriptions
Commands either set o r query oscilloscope values. Some commands both set and
query, some only set, and some only query.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
No query form exists for commands identified as "No Query Form"
A question mark () appended to the command and "Query Only" indicates
query-only commands
Fully spells out headers, mnemonic s, and arguments with the minimal
spelling shown in upper case; for example, to use the abbreviated form of the
ACQuire:MODe command, just type ACQ:MOD
Syntax of some commands varies, depending on the model of oscilloscope
and extension module you use; differences are noted
Command d escriptions list specific oscilloscopes series (and module) when
commands are valid for only those products
NOTE.
While Trigger View is active (when you push the TRIG VIEW button on
the front panel), the oscilloscope ignores the s et form of most commands. If you
send a c ommand at this time, the oscilloscope generates execution error 221
(Settings conflict).
ACQuire? (Query Only)
Returns current acquisition settings.
Group
Acquisition
Syntax
ACQuire?
Returns
Returns current acquisition settings.
Examples
ACQUIRE? might return the following string for the current acquisition:
ACQUIRE:STOPAFTER RUNSTOP;STATE 1;MODE SAMPLE;NUMAVG 16
TDS200, TDS1000/2000, TDS1000B/2000B, TDS2000C, TPS2000 Programmer 2-31