Programming Fundamentals
Command Categories
Command Categories
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The SCPI command falls into two categories:
• Subsystem commands that simulate front panel keystrokes
• Common commands that are unique and have no front panel
equivalent
Use a computer to control the instrument (but operate the
power/standby switch manually). Computer programming
procedures for the instrument involve selecting a programming
statement and then adding the specified programming codes to
that statement to achieve the desired operating conditions.
For more specific command instructions, please refer to
Command Reference, on page 59
.