Subsystem Command Tables; Reading The Command Table - HP 8360 L Series User Manual

Subsystem Command
Tables
These paragraphs introduce a more complete, compact way of
documenting subsystems using a tabular format. The command
table contains more information than just the command hierarchy
shown in a graphical tree. In particular, these tables list command
parameters for each command and response data formats for queries.
To begin this exploration of command tables, consider a simplified
SWEep subsystem for the swept CW generator in both the graphical
and tabular formats.
AUTO
Figure l-27. Simplified SWEep Command Tree
Table 1-2. SWEep Command Table
Command

Reading the Command Table

Note the three columns in the command table labeled
Parameters, Parameter Type.
and
level are at the top of the table. Commands in square brackets
are implied commands, which are discussed in later paragraphs.
a command requires one or more parameters in addition to the
If
keyword, the parameter names are listed adjacent to the command.
Parameters in square brackets are optional parameters, which are
discussed in later paragraphs. If the parameter is not in square
brackets, it is required and you must send a valid setting for it with
SWEep
I
Parameters
state
Commands closest to the root
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Parameter
Command,