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Introduction to Programming X-Series Applications
How to Use this Manual
This chapter provides overall information regarding remote programming of X-Series instruments, and how to use the
programming documentation provided with the product.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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The second chapter,
"SCPI Programming Fundamentals" on page
Programmable Instruments (SCPI), which is the most popular and versatile protocol for programming X-Series
instruments.
The chapter
"Developing and Deploying VISA Projects" on page 35
programming with the Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA), using various popular programming languages.
The chapter
"Program Samples" on page 39
folder of the X-Series Documentation DVD, and provides information about how to find other X-Series program samples.
Introduction to Programming X-Series Applications
15, provides an introduction to Standard Commands for
provides basic information about X-Series
describes all program samples that are included in the \progexamples
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X-Series Programmers Guide