HP 132A, 53131A Std/New, Std/New Column, Parameter Form Column, is a “Query Only” command, HP 53131A/132A SCPI Subsystem Commands

Chapter 2 Command Summary

HP 53131A/132A Command Summary

HP 53131A/132A SCPI Subsystem Commands

SCPI Subsystem commands include all measurement functions and some general purpose functions. SCPI Subsystem Commands use a hierarchy relationship between keywords that is indicated by a “:” (colon). For example, in the SYST:ERR? query, the “:” between SYST and ERR? indicates ERR? is subordinate to SYST.

Table 2-2 lists the SCPI Subsystem Commands in alphabetical order by the command keyword. The table shows the Subsystem commands hierarchical relationship, related parameters (if any), and any associated information and comments.

Not all commands have a query form. Unless a command is specified as “No Query” or “Query Only” in the “Comments” column of Table 2-2, it has both a command and a query form. Any command in the table that is shown with a “?” at the end,

is a “Query Only” command.Std/New Column

The Std/New column in Table 2-2 gives the status of the command with respect to the SCPI standard. The “Std” commands operate as defined in the SCPI standard and as defined in this guide.

The category of “New” consists of commands that could be:

∙SCPI approved but are not yet in the SCPI manual

∙HP approved and submitted for SCPI approval.

∙Not approved at all.

The “New” commands operate as defined in this guide.

Parameter Form Column

Refer to the section titled “Parameter Types” on page 3-11 in Chapter 3, “Programming Your Universal Counter for Remote Operation,” for descriptions of the different parameter types (such as <Boolean>, <NRf>, <arbitrary block>, etc.).

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