Reference: Remote Commands ~ Syntax

Syntax

This section contains information on the Standard commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) and IEEE 488.2 Common Commands that may be used to program the OTS9100 10Gb/s SDH/SONET module.

IEEE 488.2 Common Commands

Description

ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.2 defines the codes, formats, protocols, and usage of common commands and queries used on the GPIB interface between the controller and the instruments. The OTS9100 complies with this standard.

Command and Query Structure

The syntax of an IEEE 488.2 common command is an asterisk (*) followed by a command and, optionally, a space and parameter value. The syntax for an IEEE 488.2 common query is an asterisk (*) followed by a query and a question mark. The following are examples of common commands:

*ESE 16 *CLS

The following are examples of common queries: *ESR?

*IDN?

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