Scpi Language Basics - Agilent Technologies E4406A VSA Series Programmer's Manual

SCPI Language Basics

This section is not intended to teach you everything about the SCPI
(Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) programming
language. The SCPI Consortium or IEEE can provide detailed
information.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
• "Creating Valid Commands" on page 62
• "Command keywords and Syntax" on page 62
• "Special Characters in Commands" on page 63
• "Parameters in Commands" on page 64
• "Putting Multiple Commands on the Same Line" on page 67
For more information refer to:
IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, IEEE Standard Digital Interface for
Programmable Instrumentation. New York, NY, 1998.
IEEE Standard 488.2-1987, IEEE Standard Codes, Formats,
Protocols and Comment Commands for Use with ANSI/IEEE
Std488.1-1987. New York, NY, 1998.
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