3.4 Common commands
This section describes the commands defined in the IEEE Std. 488.2 standard, which are built-into
this instrument.
These common commands can be used in either SCPI-compliant command system or VOAC752x
series-compliant command system.
3.4.1 List of Common Commands
Syntax
Name
IDN?
Identification Query
RST
Reset
TST?
Test Query
OPC
Operation Complete
OPC?
Operation Complete Query
WAI
Wait
CLS
Clear Status
ESE <>
Event Status Enable
ESE?
Event Status Enable Query
ESR?
Event Status Register
Query
PSC <>
Power on Status Clear
PSC?
Power on Status Clear
Query
SRE <>
Service Request Enable
SRE?
Service Request Enable
Query
STB?
Status Byte Query
TRG
Trigger
RCL <>
Recall
SAV <>
Save
Queries instrument-specific information.
Initializes settings to default values.
Returns results of normal confirmation of firmware.
When the current operation is fully completed, the operation end message (OPC
bit) is set to "1" in the standard event status register.
"1" is returned when the current operation is fully completed.
Execution of subsequent commands is held pending until the current operation is
fully completed.
Clears the standard event status register and the event register specifically for
this instrument, also clears corresponding bit in the status byte register.
Sets values to the standard event status enable register.
Queries contents of standard event status enable register.
Queries contents of standard event status register. At the same time, it clears the
standard event status register.
Sets auto clearing upon power-on of the register group, including the service
request enable register, standard event status enable register, and event enable
register for this instrument.
Queries the Power on Status Clear settings.
Sets values to the service request enable register.
Queries the service request enable register.
Queries the status byte and master summary status bit (MSS message).
Issues trigger.
Recalls setup file stored in internal memory.
Saves current settings to setup file in internal memory.
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