Scpi Programming; Optional Command Words; Query Commands - Keithley 6220 Reference Manual

Model 6220/6221 Reference Manual

SCPI programming

SCPI programming information is integrated with front panel operation throughout
this manual. SCPI commands are listed in tables and additional information that
pertains exclusively to remote operation is provided after each table.
NOTE

Optional command words

In order to be in conformance with the IEEE-488.2 and SCPI standards, the Model
622x accepts optional command words. Any command word that is enclosed in
brackets ([]) is optional and need not be included in the program
message.

Query commands

Most command words have a query form. A query command is identified by the
question mark (?) that follows the command word. A query command requests
(queries) the programmed status of that command. When a query command is
sent and the Model 622x is addressed to talk, the response message is sent to
the computer.
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Except for Section 14, most SCPI tables in this manual are
abridged to some degree. That is, they may NOT include
optional command words and most query commands.
Optional command words and query commands are sum-
marized as follows.
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