HP 53150A Series Programming Manual page 111

Chapter 4 Command Reference
:MEASure Subsystem
Table 4-1. Summary of the Measurement Instruction Commands
Command Description
:MEASure query This command is the simplest to use, but it allows little flexibility.
This command lets the Counter configure itself for an optimal
measurement, initiate the measurement, and return the result;
i.e., it provides a complete measurement sequence (:MEAS
query is equivalent to the :CONF, :INIT, :FETC? command
sequence, but with no flexibility.)
:CONFigure The combined use of these two commands allows for more
:READ? control when the Counter performs a measurement, initiates a
measurement, and returns the result. Use this command
sequence when you want to customize the configuration
between the measurement setup and acquisition.
:CONFigure This combination of commands provides the most flexibility the
:INITiate Measure Instructions allow. This command sequence configures
:FETCh? the Counter, initiates the measurement as specified, and returns
the result.
The <source_list> parameter has the same syntax as SCPI
<channel_list>. For example, the Frequency function uses (@1) to specify
channel 1.
If the instrument receives an unexpected parameter, it processes the
command, ignoring the unexpected parameter, and sets the "Command
Warning" bit of the Data Questionable status reporting structure.
The response format for :MEASure query, :READ?, and :FETCh? is ASCII
data. If no valid data is available, the Counter generates error -230 (Data
corrupt or stale).
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