Chapter 2-Programming With Scpi; Introduction; Introduction To Scpi Programming - Anritsu Site Master S331L Scpi Programming Manual

Chapter 2 — Programming with SCPI
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Introduction

This chapter provides an introduction to Standard Commands for Programming Instruments
(SCPI) programming that includes descriptions of the command types, hierarchical command
structure, command subsystems, data parameters, and notational conventions.
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Introduction to SCPI Programming

Anritsu instruments can be operated with the use of SCPI commands. SCPI is intended to
give the user a consistent environment for program development. It does so by defining
controller messages, instrument responses, and message formats for all SCPI compatible
instruments. SCPI commands are messages to the instrument to perform specific tasks. The
command set includes:
• "SCPI Common Commands" on page 2-2
• "SCPI Required Commands" on page 2-2
• "SCPI Optional Commands" on page 2-2
The Microwave Site Master follows the SCPI standard, but is not fully compliant
with that standard. The main reason that the Site Master is not fully compliant is
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because it does not support all of the required SCPI commands, and because it
uses some exceptions in the use of short form and long form command syntax.
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