Types Of Commands; Device-Dependent Commands; Common Commands; Query Commands - Fluke 5520A Programmer's Manual

Types of Commands

Device-Dependent Commands

Commands unique to 5520A.

Common Commands

Commands defined by the IEEE 488.2 standard.

Query Commands

Commands ending with a ?.

Compound Commands

Two or more commands in a single command line.

Coupled Commands

Commands that could interfere with each other.

Overlapped Commands

Commands requiring more time to execute.

Sequential Commands

Commands that execute immediately.

Commands for RS-232 Only

IEEE-488
GTL
GTR
LLO
SRQ
SDC, DCL
GET
SPE, SPD
Also: SP_SET
SP_SET?
RS-232 Equivalent
LOCAL command
REMOTE command
LOCKOUT command
SRQSTR command
^C (<Ctrl> C) character [clear the
device]
^T (<Ctrl> T) character [execute a
group trigger]
^P (<Ctrl> P) character [print the
serial poll string]
SPLSTR
SPLSTR?
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SRQSTR
SRQSTR?