Data Parameters - Anritsu LMR Master S412E Programming Manual

2-6 Subsystem Commands

Data Parameters

Data parameters, referred to simply as "parameters," are the quantitative values that are
used as arguments for the command keywords. The parameter type that is associated with a
particular SCPI command is determined by the type of information that is required to control
the particular instrument function. For example, Boolean (ON | OFF) type parameters are
used with commands that control switch functions.
Some command descriptions specify the type of data parameter that is to be used with each
command. The most commonly used parameter types are numeric, extended numeric,
discrete, and Boolean.
Numeric
Numeric parameters comprise integer numbers or any number in decimal or scientific
notation, and may include polarity signs. This includes <NR1>, <NR2>, and <NR3>
numeric data as defined in
accept all three <NR> formats are designated <NRf> throughout this document.
Extended Numeric
Extended numeric parameters include values such as MAXimum and MINimum.
Discrete
Discrete parameters, such as INTernal and EXTernal, are used to control program
settings to a predetermined finite value or condition.
Boolean
Boolean parameters represent binary conditions and may be expressed as ON, OFF or
1, 0.
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