Agilent Technologies 6611C, 6634B, 66332A Language Dictionary, Subsystem Commands, Introduction

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Language Dictionary

Introduction

This section gives the syntax and parameters for all the IEEE 488.2 SCPI commands and the Common commands used by the dc source. It is assumed that you are familiar with the material in “Chapter 2 - "Remote Programming". That chapter explains the terms, symbols, and syntactical structures used here and gives an introduction to programming. You should also be familiar with “Chapter 4 - Front Panel Operation” (in the Operating Guide) in order to understand how the dc source functions.

The programming examples are simple applications of SCPI commands. Because the SCPI syntax remains the same for all programming languages, the examples given for each command are generic.

Syntax Forms	Syntax definitions use the long form, but only short form headers (or "keywords")
	appear in the examples. Use the long form to help make your program self-
	documenting.
Parameters	Most commands require a parameter and all queries will return a parameter.The range
	for a parameter may vary according to the model of dc source. When this is the case,
	refer to the Specifications table in the Operating Guide.
Models	If a command only applies to specific models, those models are listed in the <Model>
	Only entry. If there is no <Model> Only entry, the command applies to all models.
Related	Where appropriate, related commands or queries are included. These are listed
Commands	because they are either directly related by function, or because reading about them will
	clarify or enhance your understanding of the original command or query.
Order of	The dictionary is organized according to the following functions: calibration,
Presentation	measurement, output, status, system, and trigger. Both the subsystem commands and
	the common commands that follow are arranged in alphabetical order under each
	function.

Subsystem Commands

Subsystem commands are specific to functions. They can be a single command or a group of commands. The groups are comprised of commands that extend one or more levels below the root.

The subsystem command groups are grouped according to function: Calibration, Measurement, Output, Status, System, and Trigger. Commands under each function are grouped alphabetically. Commands followed by a question mark (?) take only the query form. When commands take both the command and query form, this is noted in the syntax descriptions. Table 4-1 lists all of the subsystem commands inalphabetical order.

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