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2 SCPI Programming
Return Format
The command reads the event register and returns a decimal value which corresponds to the binary-
weighted sum of all bits set in the register. For example, if bit 1 (decimal value = 2) and bit 9 (decimal value
= 512) are set, this command will return " +514 ".
Example
The following command reads the event register (bit 10 is set).
STAT:QUES?
Typical Response: +1024
See Also
STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?
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