Programming Syntax - Keithley SourceMeter 2400 User Manual

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Programming syntax

The information in this section covers syntax for both common commands and SCPI com-
mands. For information not covered here, see the IEEE-488.2 and SCPI standards. See
Section 16 and Section 18
Command words
Program messages are made up of one or more command words.
Commands and command parameters
Common commands and SCPI commands may or may not use a parameter. The following
are some examples:
*SAV <NRf>
*RST
:CALCulate1:STATe <b>
:SYSTem:PRESet
NOTE At least one space between the command word and the parameter is required.
Brackets [ ] — Some command words are enclosed in brackets ([ ]). These brackets are
used to denote an optional command word that does not need to be included in the pro-
gram message. For example:
:INITiate[:IMMediate]
These brackets indicate that :IMMediate is implied (optional) and does not have to be
used. Thus, the above command can be sent in one of two ways:
:INITiate
or
:INITiate:IMMediate
Notice that the optional command is used without the brackets. When using optional com-
mand words in your program, do not include the brackets.
Parameter types — The following are some of the more common parameter types:
<b>
Boolean
disables the operation, and 1 or ON enables the operation. Example:
:CALCulate1:STATe ON
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Parameter (NRf) required
No parameter used
Parameter <b> required
No parameter used
— Used to enable or disable an instrument operation. 0 or OFF
Enable Calc 1 math expression
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